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Feeding the world: the unintended consequences of agricultural system change

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How can we feed an ever-growing global population with the least environmental impact? It has been a question occupying the minds of agricultural scientists for decades, and the improvements have been remarkable.

We’re told to panic

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In the Community

A snapshot of upcoming events and relevant news from the Ravensdown community.

Measure, monitor, manage: N-190 on a Canterbury dairy farm

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Canterbury dairy farming operation Camden Farms have been focusing on lowering their nitrogen (N) use ahead of the N-190 nitrogen cap that came into effect in July 2021. Camden Group General Manager Terry Kilday oversees the group's six Canterbury dairy and dairy support farms. He talks to Ravensdown about their farming philosophy and putting actions into place on one of their properties, an 800-cow, 214ha effective unit at Bankside, near Dunsandel.

Kerepehi Plant

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Open for business and ready to help

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We’re all entering uncharted waters when it comes to COVID-19.

Actual Nutrient Budgets

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Bryan Inch, General Manager Customer Relationships at Ravensdown explains how not all nutrient budgets are the same.

Advocating for our Shareholders

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Sharing our Experiences

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IntelliSpread high-flying spreading technology takes off

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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.

What's up with Fert?

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Supply chain challenges, pricing and what they mean for your business.

ARL discounts

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All Ravensdown shareholders receive a 15% discount on soil and plant testing services with ARL.

Ravensdown AGM 2021

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The 2021 Annual Meeting for Ravensdown Limited, was held on Monday, 27 September 2021 online. Shareholders had the chance to ask the Chair and CEO questions as well as get an update on the co-operative’s performance and prospects.

Ravensdown AGM 2020

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Ravensdown adapted to the COVID-19 situation by holding its first online annual meeting. Shareholders had the chance to ask the Chair and CEO questions as well as get an update on the co-operative’s performance and prospects.

Becoming a shareholder

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There’s never been a better time to try us. Choosing a different co-operative for your nutrient needs doesn’t have to be a mission. We’ve made becoming a shareholder as easy as 1 2 3.

Farming with COVID: Coping with a big team

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Quick thinking cropping farmer Robin Oakley, has put some great isolation practices into play with his workforce of 40 staff. Here are some Covid farming hacks so you can kick Covid-19 into touch.

We back you

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New partnership with Agri-Women’s Development Trust

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Partnership award

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Attended by 300 researchers and dignatories at a black tie event, the award profiled our contribution to science-based sustainable growth of the agri-food sector.

Cadmium: The facts

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Cadmium is a naturally-occurring, non-essential heavy metal present in low concentrations in air, water and soil. Cadmium naturally occurs in phosphate rock from which phosphate fertiliser is made.