Low-tech solution to increasing pasture energy Oct ’09

The level of energy in pasture plants during spring has a marked influence on the total season’s production. Cows that do not lose weight after calving are able to produce more during the coming season. It is simply more efficient to maintain or gain weight during...

The best of both worlds Sept ’09

A common misconception is that any fertiliser product that provides a noticeable response soon after application will need to be reapplied frequently to gain a long-term affect. Golden Bay Dolomite often provides both an almost immediate response and a season long...

Will a tough winter lead to a stunning spring? Aug ’09

As farmers we rely on natural systems to deliver as and when we require. We have no control over weather and trying to modify it, or the results of, has never been truly effective. There appears to be an ongoing balancing act taking place with weather patterns and...