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The Fertiliser Association of New Zealand promotes and encourages responsible and scientifically-based nutrient management.
For example, if there are areas to avoid when spreading fertiliser, then these need to be understood by staff or contractors doing the work. Good communication, staff training, and contractor certification all have roles in successful plan implementation.
Changes may have to be made for practical reasons – e.g. if a chosen fertiliser is not available or conditions are not suitable for application (e.g. weather and soil conditions) at the desired time. Keep a note of these changes alongside the NMP, with comments about the reasons and any further implications (e.g. changes to other fertiliser applications to achieve the correct overall nutrient applications, changes to the next fertiliser application timing, etc.).
The Fertiliser Association of New Zealand and Dairy NZ funded development of the Nutrient Management Adviser Certification Programme (NMACP). This industry-wide certification aims to ensure that advisers have the learning, experience and capability to give sound nutrient advice.
17 February 2021
New publication showcasing Seventy years of data from the world's longest grazed and irrigated pasture trials, provides an invaluable data resource to help guide farming practices.
9 December 2020
Aqualinc has been awarded the Irrigation New Zealand Innovation in Irrigation Award for 2020, in recognition of their work for the Fertiliser Association on N-Wise irrigation strategies.
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