Displaying items by tag: Ravensdown

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 08:55

Fert use tumbles as prices spike

Fertiliser use in New Zealand over the 18 months is about 25% down from what it consistently was for the previous decade or more, says Ravensdown chief operating officer Mike Whitty.

Published in General News
Thursday, 07 March 2024 11:25

Fert co-ops well placed to weather conflicts

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

Published in General News
Thursday, 14 December 2023 13:55

NZ-designed testing method unlocks healthy soil

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

Published in Management
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 13:25

NZ-designed testing method unlocks healthy soil

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

Published in General News
Wednesday, 06 September 2023 10:55

High prices force farmers to cut fert use

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

Published in Agribusiness
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:55

Three vie for board seat

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

Published in General News
Thursday, 03 August 2023 09:55

Editorial: Co-op power!

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.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 01 August 2023 10:55

Low carbon fertiliser now available in NZ

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

Published in General News
Thursday, 29 June 2023 13:55

Trends pointing to productivity risk

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

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 10:55

Fert prices begin to ease

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

Published in General News
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