Displaying items by tag: soil

Thursday, 11 February 2021 07:55

Impact of irrigation on the soil

OPINION: Soil organic matter was a hot topic for environmentalists, ecologists and primary producers in 2020.

Published in Opinion
Saturday, 05 December 2020 05:55

O'Connor announces further investment in soil

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has announced a $6.25 million investment in mapping New Zealand’s most valuable soils.

Published in General News
Thursday, 05 November 2020 09:12

Answers are in the soil

Wairarapa sheep farmer Rob Dick is on a mission to reduce his property’s environmental footprint as quickly as possible – and his approach starts with the soil.

Published in Management
Monday, 31 August 2020 11:42

Science snippet: What is the Soil Food Web?

The soil food web can be thought of as the soil biome.

Published in Industry
Thursday, 13 August 2020 08:53

Soil pillar

Having soil as a sustainability focus for New Zealand wine is “justified, deserved and probably overdue”, says James Dicey of Grape Vision in Central Otago.

Published in Industry
Thursday, 13 August 2020 08:48

Save our soils — Editorial

There’s been something of a makeover in New Zealand vineyards in recent years, as the clean-cut look of sprayed rows and boundaries loses a little gloss.

Published in Editorial
Thursday, 19 March 2020 10:18

Know your soil before your farm

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

Published in Agribusiness

Australian farmers who have already embraced regenerative farming are much more profitable than conventional farmers, says soil microbiologist Dr Walter Jehne.

Published in World News
Thursday, 23 January 2020 07:55

Soil properties critical when applying effluent

Soil properties should be weighed up when applying effluent, explains Bala Tikkisetty, sustainable agriculture advisor (technical) at Waikato Regional Council.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 17 January 2020 13:51

Soil compaction a worrying trend

A 19-year soil monitoring programme in Marlborough is showing viticultural use is leading to more compact soils, increased nutrient loss and a decrease in organic matter.

Published in Regional Updates
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