Ravensdown media release – 26 April 2022 Ravensdown announces today that it has achieved government co-funding to accompany the co-operative’s investment to install a biomass combustor at its Dipton lime quarry. Locally supplied wood fuel will replace coal in the lime-drying process – an important part of preparing the naturally occurring soil conditioner for use […]
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EcoPond demonstrating methane leadership on world stage
A New Zealand farmer-owned co-operative has showcased new methane mitigating technology that the dairy sector can start using from today to reduce emissions. Developed with Lincoln University, Ravensdown’s EcoPond system virtually eliminates the methane emitted from effluent ponds. The breakthrough discovery was to target methane with an additive normally used in the treatment of drinking […]
Escalating women leaders
“To be a good leader, you have to first know your ‘why,’” says Ravensdown shareholder and Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) Escalator programme graduate Donna Cram. “For me it is to connect people across agricultural communities using values-based communication to empower collaboration.” Donna, a dairy farmer at Wylan Dene farm near Awatuna in South Taranaki, was […]
Lip Gloss and Gumboots
While some people are attracted to the more solitary parts of a rural working life, many farming women seek out others going through the same experiences, according to Ravensdown shareholder Jo Hay. “Farming can be a pretty lonely lifestyle. It’s important for women in agriculture to have a supportive group where they can discuss their […]
Ravensdown appoints National Agronomy Manager
Ravensdown has appointed Will Waddell as its new National Agronomy Manager. Will’s responsibility will be enhancing the co-operative’s service in seeds, agrichemicals and agronomic advice. The new role leads a nationwide team of nine specialist agronomists supported by a product management team of four and benefits from Ravensdown’s partnership with Cropmark Seeds. “I look forward […]
Ravensdown CEO to step down
Greg Campbell, Chief Executive of Ravensdown has notified the Board that he will be leaving the role and has given six months’ notice. This gives the Board time to search for a suitable replacement for Greg who has been CEO of the farmer-owned co-operative for eight years. Greg explained that the time felt right to […]