By Gemma Carroll The Regreening Project is a Sustainable Farming Fund project, in which it is hoped protocols for spraying-off seed crops will be developed to prevent and/or control re-greening. One of the greatest challenges is in the post-spray-off period, when there is the highest risk of Liberibacter infections and ongoing risk throughout the…
by Gemma Carroll [columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] Teralytic is a soil analytics company which enables farmers to grow more, using less product/enhancement/applications whilst reducing the environmental impact of agriculture. Teralytic’s wireless probe contains 26 sensors which provide the most detailed soil quality data available, reporting soil moisture, salinity, pH, and NPK at three different depths, as well as aeration, respiration, air temperature, light,…
Republished with permission from www.stuff.co.nz Calling all carb fans – here’s your chance to chow down in the name of science. Massey University student Sarah Ross is on the hunt for 120 potato connoisseurs to sample spuds as part of her masters project. The project requires volunteers who regularly buy and eat potatoes to taste test the steamed vegetables…
By Niki Bezzant Vegetables are so hot right now. And it’s not just because, we’re told, one in ten kiwis is now always or mostly eating a vegetarian diet. That’s according to a recent Colmar Brunton report, Better Futures. That shift to plant-only eating, the report says, is a sign of an increasing commitment towards sustainable living. What else are…
by Gemma Carroll [columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] The most recent biosecurity incursion has been a timely reminder of the importance of on farm biosecurity. On farm best practice involves steps or processes that are a part of everyday activity. These sensible precautions should not just be employed in response to a new pest or disease,…
By Gemma Carroll, Communications and Engagement Officer PNZ February heralded my first foray into managing field walk events and it was a rewarding and fun exercise. The scientists we align with at Plant and Food and Landwise, are brilliantly passionate about their work. The supporting organisations and businesses like Teralytic, Balance Agri-Nutrients, regional and district councils, Cleanboots, Leicesters and FAR, add just the…
Here is the latest update from the PMTV team at PNZ. Potato mop-top virus update 15 February 2019
Biosecurity on the Farm. A useful reminder for potential vectors of pests and diseases on your farm. Display in your staff room or office, clearly visible to visitors and crew.
Of note in the recent World Potato Markets January issue, was the news from the Chinese Market. There is a clear picture of growth and demand for imported processed potatoes. China has been steadily increasing it’s imports since 2012 and 2018 was a record year with over 190,000 tonnes over their border. NZ ‘s part of the pie, is…
By Gemma Carroll, Communications & Engagement Officer As PNZ plans for 2019, the opportunity to get support the ANA (Activity Nutrition Aotearoa) conference https://ana.org.nz/ came up, so I started reading about Sport’s Nutrition. It got me thinking about how great spuds are – again! 😊 For the past 40-50 years we have known through research, that carbohydrates are the best macronutrient for physical performance, both sustaining…
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