Pulverised recycled glass helps boost farm productivity with benefits to soil, plants and livestock
A growing number of Australian farmers are spraying or spreading pulverised glass on their paddocks to boost the…
Food waste to energy: Auckland scraps converted to gas and fertiliser, but uptake lags
Sood said, as the food waste is produced locally, we are less reliant on supply coming from overseas,…
How the Middle East crisis is expanding China’s agrochemical influence
As the Middle East conflict spreads uncertainty among farmers around the world, Chinese farmers are carrying out their…
Tnue slow-release urea factory opens at He Ahi eco-park near Taupō
Construction of the factory started in 2024 and took 18 months. Tnue co-founder Bruce Smith said when construction…
West Asia conflict may trigger USD 800 bn capex boost for India, but oil and fertiliser risks remain: Morgan Stanley
New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): The ongoing conflict in West Asia could emerge as both a challenge…
Taupō fertiliser plant offers relief as Iran war squeezes supply
Tnue has partnered with Ballance and Ravensdown, which together account for about 90% of the country’s fertiliser market,…
Wine grape and almond growers strained by skyrocketing fuel prices amid tough harvest
This vintage, Lindy Wright is spending more time in the kitchen and less time driving the tractor through…
The Middle East crisis has exposed New Zealand to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?
More than 80% of countries import at least 75% of the fertiliser they use. That means a disruption…
How to cut your grocery bill – Diana Clement
We have an “everyday luxury” problem. It may be fancy yoghurts, year-round berries, snacks, pre-made this, that and…
Dairy farmers face higher fuel and fertiliser costs despite strong payout
Sherwood said stock feed suppliers would act similarly, as will contractors involved in harvesting, re-sowing and planting. “Winter…
Listen to The Country online: Fuel, fertiliser and freight in New Zealand
What are we seeing across livestock transport? Plus, we look at the exchange and interest rates, inflation and…
War-driven fertiliser shortage risks higher fresh food prices for shoppers
Much of the Middle East’s fertiliser production – like crude oil and gas – has to pass through…