Why should you care about the 3G shutdown? If you have telemetered devices on your property that were installed from approximately 2009...

These are some common questions that come up in our irrigation scheduling workshops. How do I best schedule irrigation under my part...

It’s been an early start to the irrigation season, but as I sit here writing this article over 20 mm has now fallen meaning irrigation...

It’s looking like 2023-24 will be a tough season for many. An El Nino year, increased operating costs, and lower commodity prices make...

The NIWA seasonal climatic outlook confirms we are moving into an El Niño season for 2023-24. While the Southern Oscilation Index is...

The NIWA seasonal climatic outlook confirms we are moving into an El Niño season for 2023-24. While the Southern Oscillation Index is...

While the Freshwater Farm Plan regulations have taken longer to come to fruition than some would have liked, when you look at where...

Farm environmental compliance requirements are still front and centre with many farmers. I frequently find farmer discussions are...

Despite the unseasonal weather, we really enjoyed our time at South Island Agricultural Field days, with many interesting conversations...

It’s that time of year when it’s useful to find 30 minutes in your life to reflect on the irrigation season. What went well and why? What...

The force of mother nature somewhat puts life in perspective. The post flood pictures coming out of Hawke’s Bay made me reflect on what’s...

The NIWA climate outlook indicates that we will continue with the La Niña weather pattern for the reminder of summer but start moving...

The NIWA climate outlook indicates that we will continue with the La Niña weather pattern for the rest of the summer. La Niña weather...

La Niña weather patterns are with us once again resulting in near normal rainfall, slightly above average temperatures but fewer ‘hot’...

Given the irrigation season has now kicked into gear, we thought it would be useful to use this article to run through the costs and...

Soil temperatures are starting to rise (now around 9-10 degrees) and potential evapotranspiration rates are starting increase (moving...

The Water Measurement and Reporting of Water Takes regulations were amended in 2020. The amended regulations apply to all resource...

Earlier this month the He Waka Eke Noa partnership released its recommendations on how agricultural greenhouse gas emissions should be...

During our recent irrigation scheduling workshops, we’ve come across some ‘interesting advice’.

Irrigation scheduling is a key task for irrigators and getting it right can make a significant difference to your bottom line. To...