Displaying items by tag: Ravensdown

Friday, 27 March 2020 12:38

A rock to both the NZ and Moroccan economies

New Zealand farmers probably do not realise the contribution they are making to the economic and community life of people in Southern Morocco, says Hajbouha Zoubeir, president, Phosboucraa Foundation.

Published in Agribusiness
Thursday, 19 March 2020 11:00

Getting smarter at growing grass

In his third season, sharemilker and Ravensdown shareholder James Barbour takes us through the farm’s approach to nutrient management.

Published in Management
Monday, 20 January 2020 09:44

Ravensdown appoints new regional manager

Ravensdown has appointed Steve Belton as the new regional manager, Western North Island.

Published in General News

Ravensdown says it has “collaborated” with the Rail and Maritime Transport Union on its letter protesting the co-op’s new phosphate shipment.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 26 November 2019 12:55

Saving water while washing stock trucks

Ravensdown's ClearTech farm effluent treatment system is not just for dairy sheds, the company says.

Published in General News
Thursday, 31 October 2019 09:55

No silver bullet for phosphorus

In New Zealand’s soils, phosphorus does a great job at growing plants but unfortunately it does the same thing if it makes it into our water.

Published in Agribusiness
Wednesday, 18 September 2019 12:55

Getting spring pasture covers right

Managing pasture surpluses or deficits in spring is the key to maintaining quality and persistence going into summer, says Ravensdown agronomist Tim Russell.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 17 September 2019 11:34

New co-op directors to help push for smarter farming

Fertiliser co-op Ravensdown has three new directors — academic Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, farmer Nicola Hyslop and e-commerce leader David Biland.

Published in General News
Thursday, 12 September 2019 12:57

Tough season calls for livestock health

In this season we are again asking a lot of our stock.

Published in Farm Health
Friday, 23 August 2019 11:44

Small things make a big difference

Lamb daily growth rates on sheep farms in New Zealand are in a huge range — from as low as 80g to 350g or more per lamb per day. 

Getting to the top of this range requires attention to detail.

Published in Farm Health
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