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Farm advice: Managing irrigation during dry conditions

IrrigatioNZ shares some considerations and recommendations to help navigate irrigation use during low rainfall, hot days, and wind creating dry conditions
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Stephen McNally IrrigationNZ principal technical advisorMarch 8, 2024, 9:51 amMarch 8, 2024
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Farm advice: Improve the quality of your soil

Soil testing and soil sampling are critical to improving the quality and mineral balance of the soil
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Dr Gordon Rajendram Hamilton-based soil scientistApril 14, 2023, 9:19 amFebruary 7, 2024
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WeatherWatch launches brand-new website

Weatherwatch launches a new-look website, with more maps and data added
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Staff WriterMarch 2, 2020, 10:51 amFebruary 7, 2024
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Farm advice: The impact of weather on farming

John Sheddan, director in Sheddan Pritchard Law, discusses the effects of bad weather and its implications on forestry and farming communities
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John Sheddan director in Sheddan Pritchard LawSeptember 6, 2019, 6:38 amFebruary 7, 2024
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The impact of hot weather on livestock, farmers and food

With new forecasts predicting higher global temperatures from 2018 to 2022, Steve Breneger, an irrigation specialist, shares how hot weather could impact Kiwi farmers and food production
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Steve BrenegerSeptember 21, 2018, 10:16 amFebruary 7, 2024
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Farm advice: Get ready for irrigation season

Simple ways to ensure your irrigation season goes as smoothly as possible
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Andrew Curtis IrrigationNZ CEOSeptember 14, 2018, 9:21 amFebruary 7, 2024
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Farm advice: Caring for cows on crop

Wintering cows on crops is a common strategy to help keep them in good condition, but there is also a risk of the animals falling sick
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Helen Thoday DairyNZ Animal Care team managerJuly 20, 2018, 7:11 amFebruary 7, 2024
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Farm advice: The value of irrigation

With the frequency of droughts expected to increase, there is a need to look at investing in infrastructure to deliver water where and when it’s needed
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Andrew Curtis Irrigation NZ CEODecember 15, 2017, 8:03 amFebruary 7, 2024
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Farm Advice: Being ready for the irrigation season

With Irrigation season around the corner, IrrigationNZ CEO offers some simple checks you can do to ensure everything is ready to go once conditions dry out
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Andrew Curtis IrrigationNZ CEOOctober 7, 2017, 12:31 pmFebruary 7, 2024

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