Other Services
Beyond our core on-farm services, AgKnowledge provides independent, science-based advice across a range of soil, nutrient and environmental management areas. Our team works with farmers, Regional Councils and other organisations, drawing on decades of practical experience across New Zealand’s diverse agricultural systems.
Independent expertise in soil, nutrients and land management
AgKnowledge 2024 Ltd (previously AgKnowledge Ltd) has been providing farmers, and others in the agricultural sector, with independent advice relating to soils and fertiliser for over 20 years. AgKnowledge was originally established by Dr Doug Edmeades in 2002, to bring independent, science-based advice to those farming and managing land.
AgKnowledge’s team are experts in soil fertility across New Zealand’s diverse farm systems. A key strength is the ability to draw on the specialist skills and experience of individual team members in areas such as hill country farming, piggery effluent management, dairy factory wastewater, and soil and effluent sampling.
This collaborative approach ensures practical, science-based solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
Our Services
Soil Monitoring for Regional Councils
Independent soil sampling, monitoring and reporting to support environmental management, regulatory requirements and long-term State of the Environment monitoring.
Dairy Wastewater Irrigation & Piggery Waste Management.
Practical advice on the management and land application of dairy wastewater/dairy waste products and piggery effluent, with consideration for soil fertility, nutrient loading and environmental requirements.
Pasture Visual Assessments (PVAs)
On-farm visual assessment of pasture condition and performance, helping identify limitations and providing valuable context alongside soil and herbage testing.
Visual Soil Assessments (VSAs)
Practical assessment of soil condition and structure in the field, providing insight into soil health, physical limitations and the effects of land management practices.
Working with Regional Councils
The range of services we can offer to Regional Councils and their clients:
Independent sampling and reporting for state of environment reports
Consent applications for clients
Farm effluent management advice
Designing and critiquing sampling protocols for monitoring and/or investigating environmental concerns or nutrient discharge
Sampling of and reporting on factory waste applications to land
Overseer nutrient budgeting where appropriate
Farm environmental plans
Auditing or critiquing protocols and reports
“The only antidote to pseudo-science, is science itself.”
Past projects include: analysis and reviews of the agronomic effectiveness of products such as EcoN, SustaiN, LessN, ProGibb and Avail.
Dr Edmeades selected science and management papers can be found on his website: www.dougedmeades.com