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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. 

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth analyses the points made at this year's Fertiliser and Lime Research Centre workshop.

A man who bought an opencast Southland lignite mine 18 years ago no longer sells the coal for fuel, but sings its praises as stock food, fertiliser and soil conditioner.