We strongly recommend Charles (Merf) Merfield’s non-chemical weeding workshops. Even herbicide users should be considering non-chemical controls as part of an integrated weed management approach. Herbicide resistance is well established in New Zealand, and you’ll find the chemical companies are recommending a mix of controls. Merf’s next workshop will be at Lincoln in July. Details…
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Soil Recovery after Cyclone Gabrielle
Gisborne Workshop Bushmere Arms, 1:30pm Tuesday 20 June We welcome growers and other interested people to an afternoon meeting to discuss actions growers can take to help restore paddocks impacted by Cyclone Gabielle. This meeting is open to all growers; pasture, fruit and vine crops as well as vegetable and arable crops. Please register –…
LandWISE 23: Normal Practice Revisited
Following our successful annual conference in May, we wish to thank all the speakers and sponsors who supported us, and the delegates who enriched proceedings and made it an enjoyable event. The conference focused on building and rebuilding our soils, topics close to recovery from the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle and “Carbon Positive”, our new…
LandWISE 2023 Michael Widderick – Keynote Speaker
Weeds Research in Australia Dr Michael Widderick is Principal Research Scientist with Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, specialising in Weed Science in broadacre farming landscapes. Michael has been in this field for 25 years and over this time has conducted research into the ecology and management of a number of key weeds. Michael’s current…
LandWISE 2023 – Tech Session Presenters
Callum Ross Sustainability and high-techCallum Ross, the founder of RossAi, brings a wealth of experience spanning over 18 years in sustainability, technology, and innovation projects. Callum has worked with various companies like Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Hawkes Bay’s own Rockit Apples. His unwavering commitment to sustainability is unmatched and implements environmentally friendly solutions in…