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    Hill country farmer stories

    Tararua farmer Dean Wardle sees “knowledge as key” for hill country farming to flourish into the future. “That and opening our minds a wee bit to change,” he says. “I try to keep an open mind. Things …
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    Production and persistence of dryland pastures

    … ranged from 57 tonneshectare tha 185 tha annually yield decreased over time all … most productive grassbased pastures lucernes annual yield remained close 13 tha years 8 9 … matter produced critical spring period total annual yield grassbased pastures produced over …

  • Catch the rain

    Farmer-led research trials to test and refine management practices that boost soil water infiltration and resilience, sharing knowledge with fellow …
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    Kiwis flock to third national open farm day

    … for a day exploring organic vege production, meeting animals and planting native trees. “We …
    women at open farms day
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    Working dog health: Part 1 – General health including worming and vaccinations

    Lori Linney is  a senior veterinarian at Vetlife in Alexandra, in Central Otago.  Originating from Canada, she has had a keen interest in working dogs for over 25 years. As a veterinarian Lori runs a …
    cover page for Working Dogs webinar
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    Pause before lighting vegetation fires

    Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging farmers in regions affected by the recent windstorms to pause, plan and allow vegetation to fully dry out before setting it alight. This helps ensure a …
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    Using targeted selective treatment to reduce drench use

    factsheet snapshot research using smartworm app targeted selective treatment tst helped reduce drench use while having little impact lamb growth smartworm mobile app developed ireland cotter agritech …
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    Farm Facts 2020

    … zealands 4thwarmest year record temperatures annual temperatures were above average 051 120 above annual average across majority new zealand … region experienced new zealands highest annual sunshine total during 2019 2859 hours …
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    Velvetleaf Ute Guide

    … velvetleaf how spot velvetleaf velvetleaf annual broadleaved weed grows 3 metres tall … 1 aim sow crops early possible 2 select annual crops grow taller than metre 3 select … herbicides can used cereal crops silage annual ryegrass short season crops peas beans …

  • Robyn Williamson

    I have been a sheep and beef farmer for nearly 30 years, farming in the South Kawhia region west of Hamilton. Involvement in my local community has always been important to me: playcentre, school …