There has been a lot of discussion and debate around the coronavirus recently. While it is important to have these discussions, it is also important […]
John Barnes
Soil testing is a major part of what we do at Fertilizer New Zealand. Before we can make any sort of sensible recommendations there needs […]
Why we Soil Test
Methane Targets and Diets Much is being made of the recently announced targets for agricultural emissions, with farming leaders saying that they cannot be met […]
May 2019
We all like a Varied Diet We all like a varied diet and this includes animals. Researchers are now finding that plantain in pastures helps […]
April 2019
Soil and Pasture Nitrate after a dry spell Farmers are aware of a flush of grass after a dry spell but reasons for this rapid […]
March 2019
Climate is what we expect – weather is what we get!Whatever your views are on weather and politics, one would have to admit that both […]
February 2019
Sustainability of New Zealand farming You must know the past to understand the future. Past history gives the stories of drought, floods, crop […]
January 2019
Soil Fertility Soil fertility is a very important subject and one that is being discussed widely in many circles. I believe it is important that […]
October 2018
Using Combo-N this Spring Spring is well under way and the grass in many areas is growing well, but the focus now will be on […]
September 2018
Farmers Face the Choice Choose to change their farming practices or face the very real prospect that they will have change forced on them. In […]
August 2018
Loss of Nitrogen The discussion of the loss of nitrogen is not a new topic. It has been talked about frequently but sadly very little […]
July 2018
More milk with less cows It is interesting that the Government is talking about reducing cow numbers and some in the Dairy Industry are complaining […]
June 2018
There is no doubt that the present Coalition Government is going to pursue its election promise of making our waterways fit to swim in and […]
May 2018
For farmers, having productive cows grazing on an all grass system is the most cost effective and environmentally sustainable way to farm. Farmers in New […]
April 2018
New Zealand farmers still rely on grass feeding for the majority of their production. So it is important that it is grown effectively and with […]
March 2018
Farmers…the real deal There is a big push to be making meat substitutes particularly in the USA, and from what I read they look and […]
February 2018
Happy New Year We are starting a new year and all the exciting possibilities are before us. Many areas suffering from seriously dry conditions have […]
January 2018
Christmas Wishes to our Friends and Clients We wish you all the best for a wonderful and relaxing Christmas. Farming is not easy and often […]
December 2017
Nitrogen and the sources thereof A lawyer friend of mine asking a question in all innocence said, “If a cow’s urine is so full of […]
November 2017
The election results are in and we have a new Government and by inference a new set of guide lines. I have asked my Political […]