Less spraying. Better looking crops.

Hamish Blackmore grows beet for winter feed, however had been struggling with a severe wild turnip issue over the years, which was affecting the beet yield. In…


Episode 33 – What tools will give our dairy farmers an edge?

Dairy may again be set to bolster New Zealand’s economy with the latest boost to the milk price forecast, so it’s a good time for farmers to consider what…


Acknowledge your pain, respond with kindness

Studies show that if you are kind to yourself you’re likely to do better in life. So why do we find it so hard to show ourselves self-compassion? Words Kathryn…


Rain-sodden farms under pressure

Mark Collins sheds some light on the seasonal and industry challenges facing farmers in Ireland.


Investing in all the right places

An out-of-the-box summer and an investment in collars led to more milk in the vat this season and healthier cows, writes Anieka Templer.


We can breathe

Penelope Drysdale is achieving goals of organic certification and feeling great and now she feels like she can finally breathe at Te Miro, near Norsewood.


Set the pace getting your pasture rotations right

Pasture management is crucial for optimising dairy production and DairyNZ’s Spring Rotation Planner can help farmers manage pasture after calving.


Maize establishment trial tackles difficult soil type

A Waikato farm is trialling planting maize using no-till and strip-till on clay soil. Words Heather Chalmers.


Maize pest settles in

A balanced use of insecticide without killing beneficial insects is important for managing fall armyworm. Words Heather Chalmers.


Crop monitoring key to nutritional balance

Optimising Winter Nutrition for Dairy Cows: Insights from Kale and Fodder Beet Research at the Southern Dairy Hub.