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Timely Agreement on Water Quality For Farmers Vital

The fertiliser industry sees challenging times ahead as the country grapples with achieving agricultural economic growth while managing the country’s fresh water resources.

Significant Boost for Nitrification Inhibitor Research Announced

A new partnership between the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), the dairy and fertiliser industries is making a significant investment in researching nitrification inhibitors, new technology that supports farmers to reduce the environmental impact of their farming operations.

Lead science provider appointed for Overseer

The OVERSEER® Nutrient Budgets Model today entered a new phase of development, with the appointment of a lead science provider and the start of a significant enhancement programme.

Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Mid-Year Nutrient Target

The number of dairy farmers using nutrient budgets to manage nutrient inputs and outputs as at March 2007 is 80%, and is not at the 33% level the Minister of Agriculture, Mr Jim Anderton, used in an address to fertiliser industry leaders in Wellington on Tuesday.

Ultimate Goal Is Full Farm Nutrient Plans

The ultimate goal of the fertiliser industry is for every farmer in New Zealand to operate a full farm nutrient management plan.

International Perspectives On Sustainable Nutrient Management in Agriculture

Sustainable nutrient use - a phrase often used but poorly understood, and a subject under discussion among leading international and local researchers at a conference focussing on best practice nutrient management strategies.