The underrated value of good quality irrigation water
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Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to irrigation water quality. The best place to start is knowing the quality of your irrigation water.
Author Archive for: Craig Galloway
Entries by Craig Galloway
Understanding lime and gypsum better
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There is often confusion about what type of lime to use, how effective lime is and what the difference is between lime and gypsum. Read this blog to understand all this better.
Wetlands – nature’s filter and regulator
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Caring for the natural ecosystems, such as wetlands, on your farm can contribute to farm productivity. Not only that, it will make your farm more resilient.
Farmers’ Day: Sustainability – Economics & Soil Power
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Join us for an exciting farmers’ day where Trace & Save will be hosting New Zealand soil health expert Graham Shepherd.
Video – How do you build carbon in the soil?
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I would hope that by now most farmers have heard that building soil carbon has huge advantages. Both from a productivity and an environmental perspective. How do you go about building soil carbon?
Video – Why should farmers care about biodiversity
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A healthy agro-ecosystem contributes both directly and indirectly to agricultural production. More emphasis should be placed on restoring and maintaining healthy agro-ecosystems.
Video – How to save water on a dairy farm
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Water is a precious resource and everything possible should be done to ensure that it is used carefully and efficiently.
Video – A broader perspective on why nitrogen fertiliser is so harmful
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The conversation about the negative impacts of nitrogen fertiliser is often focused on the soil, but the broader environmental impact is just as big of a challenge. Watch Dr Craig Galloway explain why in this video.
Practical water management tips
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Good water management practices can significantly contribute to better water use efficiency. This is an economic advantage on farms, contributes to environmental stewardship and is a social responsibility of farmers.
Thinking beyond your fence
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As a farmer, you can contribute negatively or positively towards the problem of freshwater pollution. If you want to make a positive contribution, what practices are you implementing to do so?