The 2022-23 Spring sown wheat and barley cultivar evaluation book is out now. Look for it in your mailbox soon or read it online now....
FAR is undertaking a project to identify nitrogen use efficiency indicators for the arable sector....
It's nearly Awards night and tickets are selling fast. Find out who's in to win....
Coastal Mid Canterbury mixed cropping farmer Angus McKenzie says that being appointed FAR’s new associate director is an opportunity to gain boardroom experience. ...
Regional councils are looking to engage with local communities as they begin the process of updating their policy statements and plans to give effect to national regulations that were passed in 2020. Find out where your nearest open consultation will take place....
FAR's 2023 Conference, Growers Leading Change is all done. We loved our two days catching up with our grower, industry and research mates....
Freshwater Farm Plans (FWFPs) are a new regulatory tool that require farmers to identify and manage the potential impact of farming activities on freshwater environments. FWFPs will be required in parts of Waikato and Southland from 1 August 2023, with the rollout phased across two years for Waikato and 11 months for Southland. They will be rolled out to all regions by the end of 2025....
A huge congratulations from FAR to Methven arable farmer Hamish Marr on his appointment as New Zealand's Special Agricultural Trade Envoy. ...
The Government has confirmed the details around what will be required in preparing, certifying and auditing freshwater farm plans, which are part of the Government’s Essential Freshwater package, to improve freshwater health and management....
Fall armyworm moths are continuing to show up in Northland traps, and a large population of tropical armyworm has been causing confusion....