Producer – Page 3 – Trace and Save

Green lacewings

2021-03-01/in Article, Blog, Producer/by Tenita Nell

Reading Time: 3 minutes

What on earth is a green lacewing? This question might have been on many of the Trace & Save farmers’ minds in 2020 with the new biodiversity survey we’ve implemented. This article will answer the questions: what is a green lacewing and why is it relevant to a pasture-based dairy farm? We want to highlight green lacewings for the biocontrol species that they are, and even more importantly what their presence on a farm indicates – a healthy agro-ecosystem.

Water movement in the soil: Important notes for irrigation management

2021-02-19/in Article, Producer/by Portia Phohlo

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Irrigation should not be applied uniformly in fields because soil differs in structure and texture. Understanding water movement dynamics for individual fields are very important for irrigation scheduling.

Could compost tea be part of the solution?

2021-02-09/in Blog, Producer/by Jason Deschamps

Reading Time: 6 minutes

Compost tea, if used correctly, can help reduce the use of harmful pesticides through the introduction of beneficial microbes and at the same time bring nutrients that are essential for plant growth and soil functions.

Make every drop count

2021-01-19/in Blog, Producer/by Lorraine Phadu

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Improved irrigation efficiency is becoming highly important due to the current decrease in available water resources and growing populations that lead to expansion of agricultural activities. Therefore proper water usage and management is vital for agricultural producers.

The goose that lays the golden egg

2020-11-27/in Blog, Producer/by Tenita Nell

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Does your maximum production approach affect your ability to produce well into the future? This blog discusses some principles for a sustainable approach to farming that can be applied daily.

Farmers who focus on soil health are happier

2020-11-12/in Blog, Producer/by Craig Galloway

Reading Time: 3 minutes

One of the pillars of sustainability is social welfare. An aspect of social welfare that I think receives little focus is the well-being of farmers.

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Pasture-based dairy: what is possible?

2020-10-16/in Article, Producer/by Craig Galloway

Reading Time: 8 minutes

I am challenging farmers to think differently about how their farm systems are set up, especially in terms of their reliance on concentrates and fertiliser inputs. There is an alternative approach to the current convention.