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Fert firms and FQC on RPR

RESPONDING TO Robin Boom’s concerns about RPR (see opposite) Ravensdown told RuralNews the original decision to include Boucraa rock in an RPR blend was taken in September 2011 to ensure cadmium levels of a particular shipment Sechura rock which had been “non-selectively mined” were kept under the voluntary limit.

Plantain adds lamb growth, yield

A HAWKE’S Bay on-farm trial shows lambs fatten faster on plantain and yield better than lambs grazed on pasture.

Lepto cases and employer duties

HAVE YOU briefed your staff about the risks of leptospirosis?

Kennel craft – cools spots and bad habits

Recently I saw an effective, simple to make, summer shelter for dogs that only costs a few dollars and takes but moments to whip up.

Wireless monitor keeps an eye on water supply

MAINTAINING A reliable supply of stock drinking water will be easier for farmers using a new wireless water monitoring system, according to its manufacturer Gallagher’s.

Think small plea to machinery makers

MACHINERY MAKERS should focus more on the smallholder, says the lead editor of a new UN Food and Agriculture Organisation book.

Contractor gets serious about maize

GETTING STARTED at Morrinsville, then qualifying as an aircraft engineer, a five-year stint sharemilking at Waharoa, then working for Hare Contracting eventually led to Neven Granich 10 years ago starting his own contracting business.

New rules for importing PKE

MPI IS introducing new rules which will reduce animal welfare risks in the nation's livestock – particularly in the dairy sector.

Record profit for Primary Wool

PRIMARY WOOL Cooperative's profit of $1.9m for the 2013 financial year is the largest in the cooperative's 39-history, says chairman, Bay de Lautour.

Big produce conference comes to NZ for the first time

UP TO 1000 visitors are expected to a premier conference and trade show for the fresh fruit, vegetable, and floral supply chains in the Australasian region to be held in Auckland in June.