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Science reveals promise on the horizon

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I’m often asked how long it will take scientists to come up with new technologies or practices that farmers can use to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. It’s a fair question. Agriculture is responsible for nearly half of New Zealand’s total carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas emissions, and the sector is eager to do more to reduce them.

The need for feed

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While nitrogen is commonly applied to boost pasture growth, the naturally occurring plant hormone gibberellic acid can also provide strong pasture growth benefits.

Excessively high fertiliser rates unnecessary for fodder beet yield response

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Minimal yield response to high applications of both nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) fertiliser in fodder beet crops are good news for both the farmer’s pocket and the environment, trials show.

Pasture assessment the key to optimising nutrient investment

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Dairy farmers searching for efficiencies in their operation know that home-grown, fully-utilised pasture has always been the most cost effective feed.

PhD students contributing to PGP success

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Benefits are already flowing from Ravensdown's Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) programme focused on transforming hill country farms through the precision application of fertiliser.

Seed purchasing decisions can impact productivity

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Making the correct choice of seed can often be a tricky one for farmers, especially when returns are under pressure, so making the right call to maintain farm productivity is critical.

GM crop rethink

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In New Zealand, a genetically modified (GM) organism means any organism where genes or other genetic material have been modified by in vitro techniques (where studies are performed with micro-organisms, cells, or biological molecules outside their normal biological context).

Microbial game changer

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Lincoln University researchers working alongside Ravensdown have discovered that a naturally occurring microbe could help substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and the loss of nitrogen to waterways.

Future funding and a licence to operate

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Increasing fertiliser and lime efficiency

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While the high prices of inputs including fertiliser are beyond our control, there are ways to ensure you are getting the maximum return for investment.

10 in 7 milking shows benefits

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After more than 20 years, Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) is still blazing the way for dairy farmers. Last season they adopted a ‘10 milkings in 7 days’ variable regime, reducing pressure on people and cows. They have also remained active over time by demonstrating ways to cut nitrogen application while maintaining production and profit.

Holidays Act Remediation

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Fertiliser feeds food and needs responsible use

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These days, we are all aware that overuse of fertiliser harms the environment, but that shouldn’t mean fertiliser becomes a dirty word.

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Owned by farmers, we work for farmers. We’re not here to make record profits or sell more than is needed. But to pass on value to shareholders throughout the year, and in the form of an annual rebate on the fertiliser that is purchased.

15% Potash Sulphur Super

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Potash Sulphur Super contains soluble phosphate, potassium, calcium, and sulphate sulphur as well as elemental sulphur and is a suitable type of fertiliser for mostly maintenance applications on pastoral soils.

15% Potash Super Mag N

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Potash Super Mag N is a multi-nutrient fertiliser which suits many different land uses, especially where all 6 of the major nutrients are required.

20% Potash Sulphur Super

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Potash Sulphur Super contains soluble phosphate, potassium, calcium, and sulphate sulphur as well as elemental sulphur and is a suitable type of fertiliser for mostly maintenance applications on pastoral soils.

30% Potash Sulphur Super

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Potash Sulphur Super contains soluble phosphate, potassium, calcium, and sulphate sulphur as well as elemental sulphur and is a suitable type of fertiliser for mostly maintenance applications on pastoral soils.

35% Potash Gold Super 0-6-15

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Potash Gold Super is the ideal source of phosphorus, potassium and sulphur for high value crops sensitive to chloride and salt. Such crops include tomatoes, avocados, lettuce, melons, french beans, tobacco, citrus, raspberries and strawberries.

Ammo 31™

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Ammo 31™ applied in the late winter provides nitrogen and sulphate for optimal pasture growth during the spring season on dairy farms.