Aidan Brennan looks at the risks associated with operating a high milking platform stocking rate and some of the mitigating ...

By 2050, we will need to feed almost 1.8 billion more people, when our global population reaches around 10 billion.

A Hunterville farmer, who recently won Share Farmer of the Year at the Manawatū Dairy Industry Awards, is chasing a ...

Natural methods of lawn care in conjunction with chemicals can produce a healthy lawn and protect water quality, according to the Garrison Environmental Office.

As seawater creeps further into coastlines, salt threatens to pollute the freshwater reserves that people depend on. But this ...

Sulphur is an essential nutrient for all plants and animals. Its behaviour in the soil is very similar to that of nitrogen.

A new study on cover crops and nitrogen release aims to improve nutrient management planning. Discover what’s next in sustainable ...

Garden composters create rich, nutrient-filled soil from kitchen scraps and yard waste. The amount of soil produced depends on the capacity of your tumbler. If you have a small balcony and use ...

Fertilization of gardens and landscapes typically begins in April after soils have warmed. With fertilization, one size (or ...

The first is essentially a DIY rapid at-home test with paper testing strips to dip into your water and compare results to an ...