Agronomy Guides & Advice

Getting a spring crop off to the right start isn’t about luck - it’s about stacking the odds in your favour. The first six weeks after sowing are critical, and small missteps at this stage can echo right through to harvest. Here are five factors that...

In a season where commodity prices are looking good and finance costs are starting to ease there’s never been a better time to catch up on pasture renovation. Pasture isn’t just a backdrop - it’s the engine room of Kiwi farming. Every kilo of milk s...

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to get serious about planning your fodder beet crop for the season ahead. Success doesn’t just happen – it’s the result of getting a lot of small but important details right from the very start. Everythi...

As winter grazing winds down, the next move you make could define your profitability -and your environmental impact - for the rest of the season. Catch crops are no longer just “good practice.” They’re fast becoming one of the most effective, high-r...

One of the most cost-effective ways to increase pasture production on the shoulders of the season is through the application of PastureGibb in conjunction with Nitrogen (N). The active ingredient in PastureGibb is Gibberellic Acid (GA3), a naturally ...

With summer almost upon us, it is the time to start thinking about brassicas. A variety of factors come together to achieve the best outcome for your crop, so detailed planning is essential. Condition of the seedbed, sowing date, soil temperature, ...