Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd

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We are on the search for our 2025 future leaders. We are looking to recruit six people, with drive and passion for the agriculture sector, for our Ballance Internship Programme. This is an intensive course that focuses on giving you the tools to succeed in this industry and within Ballance. If you have a hunger for success and want to make an impact on New Zealand's agriculture sector, then we will teach you everything you need to know. Read more and apply online here: https://shorturl.at/zwiAW

One year on, the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle has been a long and ongoing process for many farmers and growers on the East Coast. We visited Ray Munn, a Hawkes Bay farmer whose land was badly impacted, to hear about his journey to rebuild, what helped in the days immediately following the cyclone, and what he learnt from the experience.  

On the latest episode of A New Zealand Food Story, chef Ben Bayly visits Ballance Farm Environment Awards winner Ian Knowles on Glenmark Springs. Ian discusses the many opportunities we have in Aotearoa to write our own budding food story, how diversity matters both on the farm and on the plate and how innovation is all about meeting nature. Take a read... https://lnkd.in/g5Vdkyex

We really enjoyed our time at the Southern Field Days in Waimumu last month, and the opportunity to connect with our customers, get amongst the local community and enjoy some great southern hospitality. Thanks for having us!

From building feed to using deferred grazing, Ballance Science and Strategy Manager Warwick Catto talks about how we can navigate the effects of El Niño's weather patterns in his latest op-ed in NZ Farmer. Read the full op-ed here for more insight: https://lnkd.in/ge8PvbPk

Aaron Stafford and Warwick Catto, our National Corporate Account Manager and Science Strategy Manager respectively, discussed their take on how farmers and growers can be best prepared for the incoming El Nino weather in the latest edition of NZ Farmer.    Read more via this link 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5PhjYip (page 15)

As part of Ballance’s commitment to the future of agriculture, we hosted a Young Enterprise NZ innovation challenge in Tauranga last week - 60 year 10 students from six different schools tackled one of three challenges. The challenges were designed to address real-life agricultural issues: 🚰 Clean water challenge: Finding ways to reduce nitrate leaching from urine or fertilisers into waterways. 🌍 Environmental footprint challenge: creating solutions to decrease the environmental footprint of NZ farmers and growers, specifically addressing greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining efficiency and productivity. 🌱 Fertiliser application challenge: developing solutions to apply fertilisers/nutrients efficiently, ensuring productivity with minimal environmental impact. It was great to see the enthusiasm and creativity these students brought to the table. They came up with great solutions to address these critical challenges in the agriculture industry. #FutureReadyFarms #AgricultureInnovation #Ballance 

Our Science and Strategy Manager, Warwick Catto, and MetService meteorologists have shared key insights about the upcoming El Niño weather pattern. Farmers and growers, here’s what’s to expect:  - Strong El Niño with intense westerly winds. - High temperatures for Gisborne, Hawkes' Bay, and more. - Dry conditions in many regions; soil moisture may be a challenge. - Periods of rain and dry spells. Thanks to NZ Herald’s The Country for their article on last month’s webinar hosted by the Dairy Women’s Network. https://lnkd.in/gVZ9Mgxu

Don't forget to tune into our In Focus podcast episode for tips on how to manage a constrained budget during a strong El Niño year. Our Ballance expert Aaron Stafford chats with Bryan Gibson from Farmers Weekly NZ on how New Zealand farmers and growers can prepare. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/d3au2S7P