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Farmers need to start now keeping accurate and detailed records of their fertiliser use to meet new pastoral nitrogen limits, says Ravensdown’s Phil Barlow.

OPINION: We've been encouraged to grow our own for many years, now researchers at two Sydney universities have found a way of making 'green' ammonia and say their discovery could provide a major boost to farmers and speed up a global push to renewable hydrogen fuel.

With spring in the air and soils starting to warm up over the next few weeks, farmers will be preparing to fertilise their paddocks.

OPINION: Synthetic nitrogen fertiliser is suffering from a PR problem in New Zealand.

A process that combines fertiliser and irrigation gives farmers control, says Graeme Pile, Fertigation Systems co-founder.

Both sides claimed a victory of sorts in a recent High Court case that tested the criteria for labelling phosphate rock as reactive phosphate rock (RPR) in the New Zealand market.

Quinfert owner, Bert Quin says his autumn fertiliser sales are nearly double last year’s.

Developed and made in NZ by two farming brothers for over 20 years, Optimise micronised pelletised lime-based fertiliser is touted as a sustainable option with a difference.

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

Dr Tony Joseph explains how to assess your soil and keep it healthy.