An introduction to FLRC

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FLRC began life as the Fertilizer and Lime Research Centre in 1983 and was renamed Farmed Landscapes Research Centre in 2019 reflecting that the emphasis of research and extension activities are now primarily focussed on environmental matters in agricultural systems.
The objectives of FLRC remain the same.

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Farmed Landscapes Research Centre (FLRC) TEACHING AND RESEARCH ON NUTRIENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FOR AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE AND FORESTRY FLRC was formed in 1983 and is part of the School of Agriculture and Environment within the College of Sciences at Massey University. FLRC is closely associated with the Environmental Sciences Group and the initiatives of Massey Agriculture, the NZ Centre for Precision Agriculture and the NZ Biochar Research Centre.

Essential nutrients require informed management

The FLRC actively promotes research on production and environmental issues associated with primary production systems and has strong links with industry and other science providers through research contracts and collaborative projects. Many projects include students who are studying toward postgraduate degrees.

The FLRC offers professional development shortcourses tailored to the needs of science, industry, policy and regulatory bodies concerned with primary production and is available to consult on a wide range of issues.

The FLRC hosts an annual workshop which is conducted on a topic of importance to the New Zealand land-based industries. Proceedings are published and comprise an extensive collection of research papers since 1987.

The FLRC offers a comprehensive analytical service for soil, plant, water (including effluent) and fertiliser materials.

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James Hanly (FLRC Senior Research Officer)
discussing a nutrient budget with a Farm Manager

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