IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zones 1 & 2 OFF, Thursday 2nd May 2024.

This message is recorded at: 3:45pm Wednesday 1st May 2024. ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 43.9 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

ALL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS LIFTED: Starting Sunday 28th April 2024

This message is recorded at 3.30pm Saturday 27th April 2024 ECAN have set the flow for the Waimakariri River at 89.5 cumec for tomorrow and increased… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone’s 2 & 4 ON, Saturday 27th April 2024.

This message is recorded at: 3:45pm Friday 26th April 2024. ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 45.7 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Thursday 25th April 2024

This message is recorded at: 4:00pm Wednesday 24th April 2024. Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 42.8 cumecs for tomorrow and… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zones 2 & 3 OFF, Wednesday 24th April 2024.

This message is recorded at: 3:30pm Tuesday 23rd April 2024. ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 45.6 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

October 25, 2022
Genetics focus improves dairy herd
October 25, 2022

Genetics focus improves dairy herd

A strong focus on genetics and DNA has paid dividends for Fernside dairy farmer Julie Bradshaw with four of her cows being selected for Livestock Improvement… Read More
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July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022

Testing establishes exact fertiliser needs

Investing in a handheld nitrogen tester and using variable rate nitrogen fertiliser has enabled Cust farmer Roscoe Taggart to significantly reduce the amount of fertiliser he… Read More
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July 18, 2022
July 18, 2022

Baseline set for subsurface irrigation trial

While Cust dairy grazers Gary and Penny Robinson are disappointed not to have collected the data they were hoping for from their subsurface drip irrigation trial… Read More
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July 6, 2022
Penny and Gary Robinson review data from their subsurface drip irrigation trial.
July 6, 2022

Subsurface irrigation benefits clear despite wet season

A wetter than usual irrigation season has hindered data collection efforts for Cust dairy grazers Gary and Penny Robinson. They had planned to collect data over… Read More
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