Amidst a tough season for maize farmers, grappling with price drops and the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, new research that could allow farmers to save significant spending on fertilisers may just provide a crack in the dark clouds.
Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) General Manager Andrew Pitman joins Dom George to talk about the recent struggles in maize farming in particular, with a plummeting price leading to a surplus of recent stock.
Despite the recent challenges Pitman touches on innovative legislation and research that offers a positive outlook for the future of arable farming both locally and around the world.
Listen to the full chat between Andrew Pitman and Dominic George above.
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