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Steph Laird won the Ravensdown Hugh Williams Memorial Scholarship in 2003 and now works at Ravensdown Aerowork as a Product Manager in Precision Agriculture

Steph was recently interviewed and her book ‘Growing Food with Wheels’ (featuring Groundspread NZ members) gets a mention as one of the highlights of her ...
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Driving Excellence -Renwick Transport-

At the heart of New Zealand’s groundspreading industry are inspiring leaders who not only drive their businesses forward but also uplift the community and set ...
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Transforming the Spreader Industry -Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward-

The spreader industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, with new challenges and opportunities shaping its future. In a recent discussion, Travis Churchill from ...
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Unlocking the Future of Precision Agriculture -A Deep Dive into Fertiliser Spreading Research-

Precision agriculture continues to revolutionise farming, with ongoing research playing a crucial role in optimising fertiliser application. A recent discussion with Allister Holmes, Precision Agricultural ...
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The Power of Collaboration in the Groundspreading Industry

In the competitive world of agricultural groundspreading, one might assume that companies operating in the same region would view each other as rivals. However, in ...
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Avian Influenza Virus Guidance

Avian Influenza Virus Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a viral disease that mainly affects birds. However, it can also spread to mammals ...
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Intensively trained & experienced team

Mainland Minerals Southern supply custom-made fertiliser to farmers throughout Otago & Southland, south of the Waitaki River. Co-owner of the family owned and operated business, ...
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Heard about the benefits of Ecotain?

Here is member Craig Snodgrass out spreading this new tool which helps to support our rural clients’ in retaining their social licence to operate – ...
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Raising the groundspread profile in NZ

For Rose Hyslop, Executive Officer of Groundspread NZ, taking up the role in September 2021, has meant further engagement with a sector she was already ...
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