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Shipping disruption caused by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea has so far not impacted fertiliser prices or supply on farm.

A study arising from a partnership with Ravensdown, AgResearch and Ngāi Tahu Farming, has created a benchmark approach to testing the health of soils.

A study arising from a partnership with Ravensdown, AgResearch and Ngāi Tahu Farming, has created a benchmark approach to testing the health of soils.

Fertiliser co-operative Ravensdown says farmers bought 27% fewer products last financial year as prices soared.

Three candidates are vying for a South Island seat on the board of fertiliser co-operative Ravensdown.

OPINION: Think co-operatives and some of our biggest agribusiness companies – Fonterra, Zespri, Alliance Group, Silver Fern Farms, Farmlands, LIC, Ballance, Ravensdown and Tatua – come to mind.

Fertiliser co-operative Ravensdown recently received a delivery of low-carbon urea - a major step to lower its environmental footprint.

OPINION: As a co-operative, Ravensdown has a responsibility to monitor market and industry trends for farmers and growers.

Cash-strapped farmers are getting relief through a major drop in the price of key farm input - fertiliser.

Craigmore Sustainables is trialling new technology designed to reduce methane in effluent ponds, something the company claims is a first for the New Zealand dairy industry.