Nico Butler, the farm manager at Ongaha Farm in New Zealand's picturesque Wairarapa region, shares his journey to becoming a finalist in the Zimmatic Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards.
With only a few months at Ongaha, Butler tells Dom how he has quickly adapted to the farm's cutting-edge irrigation techniques, including pivots and K-Line systems.
He explains Ongaha effectively uses soil moisture probes and water testing stations to ensure optimal growth of specialised crops like faber beans, maize, squash, and chia seeds.
Listen to the full chat between Nico Butler and Dominic George above.
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