New sensor measures water loss from plants and soil
CropX has launched what it says is a first-of-its-kind sensor for monitoring the real-time plant water use in a field through evapotranspiration (ET).
Regulatory review vital to primary sector growth
In coming weeks, the primary sector expects the outcomes from the vitally important agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review.
Fly control and biosecurity in equine environments
In stables, floats or trucks, it’s important to control moisture – this is where flies and disease breed.
Effective parasite management for equines
Equest Plus Tape horse wormer, containing the active ingredient moxidectin, is a widely used anthelmintic for controlling internal parasites in horses.
Cost effective, clover friendly option for early weed control
Headstart, containing 50 grams per litre flumetsulam with inbuilt adjuvant technology, has established itself as a key tool for early weed control in pasture.
Crop protection supplier celebrates carbon certification
Nufarm has achieved Toitu carbonreduce certification, demonstrating its commitment to measuring, managing, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Clever sensors win prestigious innovation award for water use
The team behind novel yet simple technology that reads plant moisture status directly from the stem of permanent crops like grapevines, kiwifruit and apple trees has beaten an impressive line up of finalists to win the 2024 Innovation in Irrigation Award.
Maximise yields, reduce costs
It could be the perfect storm. Diminishing margins and rising costs, combined with forecast higher temperatures meaning increased insect pressure on crops.
Showcasing arable innovation
Syngenta attended the Foundation for Arable Research CROPS event at Chertsey late last year, as a platinum sponsor of this flagship industry event.
Ag and hort insecticide on the way out?
Risks posed by chlorpyrifos to humans and the environment now outweigh its benefits, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) says.
Tech team gets a boost
Nufarm has recently appointed Celese Smit and Justin France as technical specialists, based in southern Waikato and Hawke’s Bay respectively.
Disbelief turns to excitement for nursery sector winner
A sales co-ordinator for a large, busy wholesale plant nursery in North Canterbury has been named 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year, with second place going to botanic garden curator and third to an arborist.
Top agribusiness talents shine
The Zanda McDonald Award, Australasia’s premier accolade for emerging agricultural leaders, has revealed its highly anticipated 2025 shortlist.
Wool ops manager confident about industry future
With four years spent in the finance team supporting the wool and real estate business units, Dan Nicholls is not new to PGG Wrightson.
Helping farmers thrive with science and practical advice
Simon Butler, ruminant nutrition extension specialist at SealesWinslow, is converting science into practical advice to help New Zealand dairy farmers feed more efficient herds.
New wine leaders’ roots run deep
New Zealand Winegrowers has appointed two new leaders to its board: Fabian Yukich as chair, and Emma Taylor as deputy chair.
Coastal freight shipping catches on
Using coastal shipping to send Northland dairy exports overseas via a weekly container service between Northport and Port of Tauranga has proved a viable alternative to road transport, those involved say.
A new pathway to farm ownership in NZ
Landify, a purpose-driven company, says it is shaking up the agricultural sector with a new platform designed to make farming partnerships accessible to the next generation.
Agtech leader targets huge Brazilian cattle herd
Gallagher Animal Management’s new sales and service office in Brazil is a long-term commitment that comes at a good time for an industry with enormous potential, the company says.