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Buttress Barley Performs as Second Crop
Buttress barley is a perfect fit in Glenn Smith’s crop rotation.
For the past two years the Irwell farmer has pushed the boundaries by planting Buttress barley immediately after the harvest of his process broad bean crop in late November and early December.
This means the barley is being drilled as late as 9 December and is harvested in late March.
Despite this short...
Setting up Lucerne Stands for Spring
With the correct management, lucerne can be a valuable high-quality spring and summer forage crop. To maximise crop yields and longevity, lucerne needs to be rested in autumn to allow root reserves to be replenished and in winter, weeds need to be controlled.
Lincoln University’s Professor Derrick Moot says farmers should set up their lucerne stands in June and July if...
Head Roguer Appears in Court
Colleen Luisetti and John Sandston outside the Nelson High Court after Colleen’s admission to the bar.
Colleen Luisetti, former Luisetti Seeds Head Roguer, has appeared in the Nelson High Court on the occasion of her admission to the High Court of New Zealand by the Honourable Justice Simon France. Colleen, who worked in her school and university holidays for...
Gaynor Hurford Retires
Gaynor holds a Hamish Allan print that illustrates the retirement she is looking forward to! Gaynor’s husband, Brendon, has recently completed building a clinker dingy very similar to the one in the picture!
Popular staff member, Gaynor Hurford, has retired from her office support role after a 12 year stint at Luisetti Seeds Rangiora. Gaynor’s responsibilities...
Catch crops proving a win for environment and bank balance
The Government’s recently announced Essential Freshwater proposals have put the spotlight on winter grazing and catch crops look set to play an important role in good winter management practices.
Catch crops such as Intimidator Oats mop up excess nitrogen in the wake of winter forage crops and turn nutrients into valuable drymatter; reducing a farm’s environmental...
Luisetti Seeds Combined Country Division 1 rugby competition deferred
Dan Carter kicking through the Luisetti Seeds goal posts at Southbridge.
The much anticipated Luisetti Seeds Combined Country Division 1 competition has been deferred in 2020 due to the shortened rugby season. With a truncated season, the country combined committee of Ellesmere, Mid Canterbury and North Canterbury representatives has chosen to run their own...