All posts tagged "farm management"

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  Break the pest cycle before sowing

  With challenging and dry conditions prevailing in 2019, Grains Biosecurity Officer Jim Moran recommends staying one step ahead of pests by using...

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  Farm Business Financial Management for dry seasons

  Farm business planning, risk management and financial literacy will be the focus at a series of two- day workshops being held across...

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  Vehicle and machinery hygiene

  Weeds, pests and diseases can enter your farm and be spread by equipment and vehicles, either directly or in plant material, soil...

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  Secrets of growing more with less to be revealed at Green Cauldron Farm

  Jodi Roebuck, a New Zealander at the forefront of bio-intensive farming, is about to share some his winning techniques at the picturesque...

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  Biosecurity begins with people

  On-farm biosecurity has always been important, yet over the last few years its implementation has become far more visible. This serves the...

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  Biosecurity strategy paves the way for higher crop yields and lower costs

  Identifying risks and having a clear plan to minimise them are the mainstays of farm biosecurity for Janerin Farms’ manager Damien Ebbern.

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  Just how much does enhancing photosynthesis improve crop yield?

  In the next two decades, crop yields need to increase dramatically to feed the growing global population. Wouldn’t it be incredibly useful...

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  Weed identification app

  Weed identification is a valuable skill and most farmers can identify the common and important weeds on their farms.

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  Workshops improve snail management knowledge

  Effective snail management requires careful monitoring of snail activity, weather conditions and soil moisture, together with the use of multiple control options.

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  Wild Dog Alert prototype sends first text alerts

  The Wild Dog Alert ‘SMS 4G camera trap system’ has been turned on for testing, and in its first night has identified...