Growing more with less environmental impact

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Woodhaven Gardens grows vegetables across 127 paddocks in Horowhenua, and Jay Clarke wanted to know where its nitrous oxide was actually coming from. In this case study Jay explains how the Clarkes worked with Massey University to find out.

Soil nitrogen testing, GPS-guided machinery and precision placement of fertiliser helped the business nearly halve its fertiliser use over three years. Jay is open about the trade-offs the family is still weighing between lower emissions and production.

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Emissions reduction

  • On-farm actions - Nitrogen fertiliser

    Climate
    Emissions reduction
    Fertiliser
    Greenhouse gas
    Productivity
    Risk
    Sustainability

    This guide explains how to cut nitrogen use, reducing nitrous oxide emissions on farms.

  • Reducing nitrous oxide emissions

    Climate
    Emissions reduction
    Fertiliser
    Greenhouse gas

    Learn how nitrogen management on farm can cut nitrous oxide losses.

  • Crop rotation to improve soil and reduce emissions

    Climate
    Agribusiness
    Agritech
    Arable crops
    Emissions reduction
    Methane
    On-farm actions
    Soil
    Sustainability

    A Canterbury vegetable producer shares their experiences with precision agriculture and crop rotation to enhance soil and reduce emissions.

Fertiliser

  • Cropping and horticulture emissions reduction

    Climate
    Arable crops
    Emissions reduction
    Fertiliser
    Horticulture
    Soil
    Sustainability

    Learn how cropping and horticulture can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand.

  • Ag Matters: Why does nitrous oxide matter?

    Climate
    Emissions reduction
    Fertiliser
    Greenhouse gas
    Sustainability

    Learn about nitrous oxide, its effects, and ways to cut emissions in farming.

  • Precision Agriculture in Mid-Canterbury

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    Agribusiness
    Agritech
    Arable crops
    Dairy
    Emissions reduction
    Fertiliser
    Innovation
    On-farm actions
    Productivity
    Soil
    Sustainability
    Water

    Craig Mackenzie shares how he uses smart farming tech to optimise water and fertiliser usage.

Greenhouse gas

  • Gibberellins

    Climate
    Dairy
    Emissions reduction
    Fertiliser
    Greenhouse gas
    Productivity

    This guide explains the potential of gibberllins to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farms.

  • Ag Matters: How to reduce emissions

    Climate
    Emissions reduction
    Greenhouse gas
    Livestock
    On-farm actions
    Sustainability

    Learn ways to lower greenhouse gas emissions on your farm with practical steps and tips.

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  • Mātauranga Kai

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    Kai knowledge and Māori wellbeing, researched with communities.

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