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23 results for "Nutrient Management"
Arable Extra Issue 143: N Smart: Six soil-driven steps to smarter nitrogen fertiliser decisions
This arable extra outlines six steps to help you to reduce your nitrogen costs by factoring in what is in the soil using tests and tools available. ...
H82 Irrigation management for browntop seed crops
This Herbage Update summarises findings from three seasons of irrigation on browntop trials in Canterbury, New Zealand....
H80 Irrigation management for perennial ryegrass seed crops
This Herbage Update summarises three seasons of irrigation experiments investigating yield penalties from early versus late-season drought and identifying mechanisms to guide irrigation strategies for improved water-use efficiency....
FAR Technical Report Issue 2 - Moisture Monitoring Project 2024/25
This report outlines findings from the moisture probe trial including the performance of each of the systems tested in Year 2 (2024-25) and outlines key points to consider when choosing a moisture monitoring system based on findings from both year’s work....
Moisture probe trial at Chertsey research site
The moisture probe trial is back for 2025-26 season. We have moisture probes from different providers installed at our Chertsey research site. View the different companies dashboards here....
2G and 3G decommission - what you need to know
With Spark and One NZ decommissioning their 2G and 3G networks across the country near the end of 2025. FAR has contacted the companies involved with the moisture probe trial to find out how it could affect your farm....
Autumn round up booklet 2025
Read the booklet for the 2025 autumn round up series here. ...
Moisture monitoring considerations
FAR's technology manager Chris Smith gives you some tips and tricks to help you pick the best moisture sensor for your system....
FAR Technical Report Issue 1: Moisture Monitoring Project 2023/24
In 2023, FAR set up a Moisture Monitoring project at its Kowhai Research Site in Lincoln to provide independent insights into the range of moisture monitoring systems available in New Zealand. This report covers findings from the first year of the trial and outlines key considerations when choosing a moisture monitoring system....
Oilseed O1: Oil seed rape management
Pure Oil NZ and FAR are collaborating to monitor oilseed rape (OSR) paddocks to identify strategies to improve yields. Their work has identified that many growers could reduce the amount of nitrogen applied to OSR crops without impacting on yield or profit....