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Reduced tillage corn expert from Ohio hosted by FAR
In February Ed Winkle was hosted by FAR to talk to Farmers about reduced tillage in corn and soybeans in the USA. Ed spoke at the FAR Maize day and then visited farmers around the North Island to look at maize and corn planters and discuss planter setup options. He visited 3 LandWISE farmers while in NZ, David Clark, Hugh Ritchie and Hew ... READ MORE
March 10, 2010 No Comments
Going High Tech at Holton Farm
As Published in ‘Grower’ Magazine February 2010. Like many farmers who have adopted precision agriculture, Tim Macfarlane is using GPS to control his machinery. This gives savings in time, fuel, labour, machinery and other input costs. Tim farms Holton Farm near Kaiapoi. He grows sweetcorn and pumpkin for the fresh market and seed ... READ MORE
February 18, 2010 No Comments
Guest Post: Dr Paul Johnstone (Plant and Food Research) on Improving Profits by Reducing Surface Ponding
Ponding of surface runoff from rainfall and irrigation can reduce crop production. The ‘Holding it together’ project addresses this. Plant & Food Research and LandWISE are working with growers on ways to reduce surface ponding, improve soil quality and increase returns. MAF Sustainable Farming Fund, Fresh Vegetable Product Group ... READ MORE
January 27, 2010 No Comments
2010 LandWISE Conference
2010 LandWISE Conference Know Your Farm – With Precision Ag, Havelock North, 12th & 13th May. The LandWISE conference aims to be to the leading Precision Agriculture event in New Zealand each year. You will get to meet other farmers, growers and industry people with an interest in Precision Agriculture. And hear world class speakers ... READ MORE
January 27, 2010 No Comments
