With the arrival of NZ-wide competition to the duopoly, and my reduced level of energy, I am now putting more of my available time into providing independent fertiliser cost comparisons for farmers. These include full explanations regarding what nutrients in particular fertilisers are needed on a particular farm, and which are not. For example, farmers … Read more
The complex judgement comes down to 6 key points: Ballance sought a permanent injunction preventing Quinfert Algerian RPR being described as an RPR in advertising. It failed in this objective. To quote from the judgement: “Apart from the [Fertmark] citsol test, the Algerian RPR meets the other tests for RPR.” And further, the Judge said: … Read more
As people who read my website www.quinfert.co.nz or my posts on LinkedIn will know, I have started taking part in the debate on regenerative farming (regen for short). Many members of the agricultural research fraternity, particularly those involved in various aspects of dairy farming, have criticised regen for even daring to exist as a … Read more
At Waikaraka Park Auckland with Lana watching youngest brother Mick race his mighty SuperSaloon. He won the feature race as well!
Very proud to be awarded Life Membership of the New Zealand Soil Science Society for “Outstanding service to the Society” in Hamilton on Friday 29th November.
