Agronomy Guides & Advice

Managing higher-than-normal covers now to protect pasture quality and stock performance when it counts Aside from a cold blast earlier this month, winter has been kind so far, and many farms are carrying higher pasture covers than usual for this tim...

Every farming business relies on a series of assumptions when planning for the season ahead. Stocking rates, wintering programmes, feed budgets and cashflow projections are all built around the expectation that crops will deliver the yield they were ...

Winter grazing is just around the corner. You've invested in the crop - now the job is making sure you get the most out of it without compromising animal performance or health. That starts long before the stock go on. It starts with knowing exactly w...

Getting autumn cereal establishment right starts before the drill even rolls. Strong yields are built on plant numbers, clean paddocks, and understanding the conditions in front of you. A few smart calls at sowing can make a big difference later in...

How forage crops are changing the drench resistance game Drench resistance is no longer a problem sitting somewhere else. It is here, widespread, and on many New Zealand sheep properties it is quietly costing money every season through slower growth...

What the numbers actually say Fertiliser prices are climbing and every farmer is asking the same question, do you cut back or keep investing. The reality is this is not a simple call and getting it wrong in either direction will cost you, which is w...