Measure. Monitor. Manage.
There’s no shortage of smart thinking on New Zealand farms when it comes to minimising environmental impact and optimising productivity. But like everything, there’s always room to grow your advantage.
This spring, we’ve put together a few ideas shared by our scientists, field teams and your farming neighbours about how they’re driving results. From smarter farming technology such as HawkEye, best practice soil testing and environmental mitigating advances in nutrients and their application, scroll on.
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Here’s a snapshot of some smart thinking to support your productivity and sustainability goals for spring.
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Little and often hits the spot
North Canterbury dairy farmers Kevin and Sara O’Neill have improved pasture quality by extending round lengths and applying different fertiliser mixes in a little-and-often approach.
Preparation pays
On the face of it, prices may make applying nitrogen to a drystock farm this spring cost prohibitive. However, when considered as an investment rather than a cost, farmers are likely to reach a different conclusion.
Spreading technology takes off
Aerowork’s variable rate spreading technology applies the right product, at the right time, in the right place, at the right rate to reduce environmental impact and optimise productive areas on your farm.
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Spring gains with clover and herb mixes
Spring is a critical time for farmers. Lambs and calves are born which means pasture and crops need to be primed for optimal growth and support for milking mothers.
Tighten the belt?
The pasture grown on your farm is the cheapest source of animal feed available to you.
Nurturing developing roots for success
With competition from pests and weeds, there is never a more important time to nurture newly sown crops or pasture than during establishment.
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Less is more in the Bay of Plenty
Despite decreasing their fertiliser spend, Fraser and Katherine McGougan have maintained production and improved pasture health on their 150ha Willowvale Farm in eastern Bay of Plenty.
Understand what you can do
New government regulations for intensive winter grazing come into effect on 1 November 2022. These were initiated to mitigate the effect of land use on groundwater and freshwater bodies such as lakes, rivers and streams.
Planning for productivity
Attention to detail, including a well-devised plan, is the best way to achieve the optimal result from a spring crop or pasture.