Environment, The Experts

Massey University short courses deliver wins

7 February 2022

With the increased requirement for robust, professional advice around nutrient management and environmental protection on-farm, Ravensdown has made a commitment to upskilling staff in Farm Environment Plan (FEP) guidance via Massey University’s short course offerings.

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Environment, The Experts

Preserving profits a balancing act

7 February 2022

Intentionally reducing the amount of feed eaten might feel counter-intuitive to most farmers aiming to preserve or grow their farm’s profitability.

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Environment, The Experts

Keeping greenhouse gas management in our hands

7 February 2022

He Waka Eke Noa was set up when the sector organisations pitched that Government, Māori and the sector bodies, on behalf of farmers and growers, work together to develop a plan to manage and reduce on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Kelly Forster, Programme Manager, explains what that means for farmers.

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The Experts

Reducing N fertiliser without losing performance

15 September 2021

Ravensdown has been involved in a DairyNZ project in Canterbury, looking into ways farmers can reduce N-loss and N inputs without sacrificing on-farm performance. Ravensdown Environmental Principal Consultant Arron Hutton and DairyNZ Farm Systems Developer Phillipa Hedley discuss some of their observations from the project.

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