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Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Ballance is a New Zealand farmer-owned co-operative that helps its customers to farm more productively, profitably and sustainably.
From the core business of fertiliser manufacturing, supply, sales and advice, Ballance Agri-Nutrients has grown to offer farmers a full range of science-backed nutrient products and services. This enables us to help farmers achieve soil and animal nutrition and productivity with a minimal environmental footprint.
Our agri-nutrient advice is complemented by award-winning web-based farm systems software, which enables farmers to capture and analyse a wealth of information, and so make the best management decisions for their business.
We cover the country, with one-on-one specialist advice on farm backed up by a network of rural merchant supply partners, service centres, consignment stores, manufacturing sites and our own agricultural aviation services.
As well as supporting New Zealand farmers, Ballance also supplies products to a range of industrial businesses.
Ballance Agri-Nutrients - Latest News [Page 14]
Ballance raises fertiliser prices
Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 2:53 pm | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Leading fertiliser specialist Ballance Agri-Nutrients has announced new prices for the June quarter to reflect its increased international costs, after signalling the move for several months. More >>
Better use of science can cut fertiliser spending
Wednesday, 14 May 2008, 12:07 am | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Given the price uncertainty in the fertiliser market – other than prices are clearly going up – users will have to become more canny about where and how they apply fertiliser. More >>
Ballance challenges aspects of the ETS
Monday, 12 May 2008, 2:11 pm | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Fertiliser specialist Ballance Agri-Nutrients says the Government’s proposed emissions trading scheme exposes New Zealand industry to unfair international competition by moving too far, too fast, and could shorten the operating life of its Kapuni urea ... More >>
Ballance announces a minimum $24 a tonne return
Friday, 2 May 2008, 9:39 am | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Continued performance growth at Ballance Agri-Nutrients has enabled the company to advise that shareholders will receive an annual rebate and dividend this year that is at least as high as the $24 distributed last year. More >>
Ballance research suggests grass grub control oppo
Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 9:22 am | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
For many farmers, by the time it becomes evident that they have a grass grub problem it’s too late in the season to do anything about it. More >>
Nitrification inhibitor value recognised
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 4:16 pm | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Ballance Agri-Nutrient’s nitrification inhibitor science is now recognised by the wider agricultural industry. More >>
Plan now to reduce nitrate leaching
Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 9:24 am | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
With droughts affecting many parts of the country, the thought of nitrate leaching is probably the furthest thing on the mind of farmers right now; however, once the rain arrives and soil moisture levels are restored, nitrate leaching will soon become ... More >>
Ballance scholarships acknowledge potential
Friday, 14 March 2008, 11:52 am | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
The professional efforts of five young agricultural students have received a timely boost in the form of cash scholarships from Ballance Agri-Nutrients. More >>
What to do when the drought breaks
Wednesday, 12 March 2008, 12:18 am | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
With some rainfall in most parts of the country farmers may be starting to turn their minds to what they can do to restore their farms when the drought eventually breaks. More >>
Ballance supports shareholders as prices rise
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 10:14 am | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Ballance Agri-Nutrients has increased the price of its core fertiliser products due to ongoing global demand for raw materials, but has found a way to soften the blow for loyal shareholders. More >>
Replace lost nutrients after silage harvesting
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 10:29 am | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Summer is on its way, and many farmers have been utilising the warmer, drier weather to harvest silage. If you’ve just completed harvesting silage, Ballance Agri-Nutrients Technical Consultant Aaron Stafford says now’s the time to consider replacing the ... More >>
Keep an eye out for beetles
Friday, 26 October 2007, 10:53 am | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Farmers should keep their eyes out for grass grub beetles in flight now and through to early December The activity of grass grub beetles in flight at dusk and during the early evening will give a strong indication as to the likely risk of pasture ... More >>
Spreaders become accredited for DCn
Monday, 1 October 2007, 9:55 am | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
More than 70 groundspreaders are now accredited to apply Ballance Agri-Nutrients’ granular nitrification inhibitor product, DCn, which research has demonstrated offers a simple way to reduce nitrous oxide emissions by up to 75% or more and reduce nitrate ... More >>
Spreaders become accredited for DCn
Monday, 24 September 2007, 3:22 pm | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
More than 70 groundspreaders are now Spreadmark Accredited to apply Ballance Agri-Nutrients’ granular nitrification inhibitor product, DCn, which research has demonstrated offers a simple way to reduce nitrous oxide emissions by up to 75% or more and reduce nitrate ... More >>
Ballance share value increase
Wednesday, 19 September 2007, 5:32 pm | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Statement based on the address made at the annual meeting of Ballance Agri-Nutrients held in Whangarei on 18 September. More >>
How to meet calving demand for magnesium, calcium
Wednesday, 8 August 2007, 11:08 am | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
At the onset of milk production dairy and beef cows have increased requirements for magnesium and calcium. Often animals don’t receive the higher recommended amounts of both minerals required during this time due to a lack of supply in pasture. Magnesium ... More >>
Soil tests a step in the right direction
Monday, 30 July 2007, 10:49 am | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Farmers who haven’t yet booked their annual soil test should do so as soon as possible, advises Ballance Agri-Nutrients Head of Agro-Sciences, Warwick Catto. Soil testing is an essential part of modern farm management. Soil tests show farmers the levels ... More >>
Ballance achieves $41.8 million operating surplus
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 9:37 am | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited, New Zealand’s largest fertiliser co-operative with revenues over $505 million will boost returns to shareholders in the 2008 financial year. The co-operative will pay a combined dividend and rebate averaging $24.20 per ... More >>
Ballance celebrates ten years in the South
Monday, 16 July 2007, 1:33 pm | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Ballance Agri-Nutrients is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the merger between Bay of Plenty Co-Operative Fertiliser Company and SouthFert. More >>
Environment Sustainability Showcase Speech
Monday, 16 July 2007, 10:27 am | Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Good evening, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be here at the fourth annual Ballance Farm Environment Awards showcase, and to have the opportunity to say a few words on behalf of Ballance Agri-Nutrients and our national ... More >>
