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....
Kiwi growers will get the chance to check out farms across the Tasman on a FAR/GLC study-tour in July....
The freshwater farm plan system will be in place across the whole country by 2025. ...
Environment Canterbury undertook flights across Canterbury last week in preparation for the winter grazing season....
The AIMI survey of New Zealand cereal growers, as at April 1, 2023 is now available online....
The advice to record and report any finds remains, as the transition to long-term management continues. ...