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New Zealand’s reputation as a quality food producer is growing.
The Fertiliser Association of New Zealand promotes and encourages responsible and scientifically-based nutrient management.
26 June 2018
Some people spend their lives searching for a four-leaf clover. Jeff Morton has a more pragmatic approach to the legume, having dedicated considerable time to researching how to increase clover growth on hill country soil.
25 June 2018
Thangavelautham Geretharan (Gere) is pioneering research in an aspect of soil health that has largely been ignored until now – fluorine’s impact on nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
21 June 2018
The 2018 Budget announcement in May saw the Government allocating $5m of operating funding to Overseer Limited over the next four years – a move that is welcomed by the Fertiliser Association. Meanwhile, Overseer will soon be launching game-changing software.
18 June 2018
Daniel Hendrie has hit upon the ideal formula for applying lime to increase phosphorus availability.
22 November 2017
The Nutrient Management Adviser Certification Programme has marked a significant milestone with the certification of the 200th Adviser to have completed the programme.
1 February 2017
The Fertiliser Association of New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Vera Power to the role of Chief Executive, following the retirement of former Chief Executive, Dr Philip Mladenov, at the end of December.
The Fertiliser Association of New Zealand and Dairy NZ funded development of the Nutrient Management Adviser Certification Programme (NMACP). This industry-wide certification aims to ensure that advisers have the learning, experience and capability to give sound nutrient advice.
3 July 2024
An interest in farm sustainability and sustainable fertiliser management was the key driver behind Massey University student Theané de Klerk’s decision to focus her Master’s degree on New Zealand’s agricultural phosphorus budget. Theané is one of three students that the Fertiliser Association of New Zealand is currently supporting.
26 June 2024
The Fertiliser Association of New Zealand have updated our Fertiliser Use on New Zealand Sheep and Beef Farms booklet.
The booklet provides clear and concise information on key aspects of soil fertility and nutrient management for productive drystock farming.
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