Category: Rural

As Canterbury moves into autumn and winter, farms are entering the main leaching season. The period between April and October is when nutrient losses below

New Zealand’s agricultural success relies on a careful balance between productive farming and environmental protection. Few figures illustrate this balance better than Dr. Gordon Rajendram,

An escalation in global fertiliser prices due to the Iran war will force New Zealand farmers to rethink traditional input-heavy systems, according to one of

New Zealand Soil Scientist Global conflict is once again exposing just how vulnerable New Zealand farming systems are to international supply chains. Rising fuel prices,

Part 3 Pictured above: Caption to depict the role of Biochar, Humates and Microorganisms to reduce Nitrate leaching In the previous article, I discussed the

In the previous article, I focused on management changes that can help reduce nitrate leaching. Alongside those strategies, soil and plant-based tools also play a