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Fall armyworm update 6 April 2023
The fall armyworm response will end in two weeks time, and instead go into Long Term Management. This will be an industry-led management transition....
Fall armyworm update 31 March 2023
Another 40 fall armyworm moths were found in Northland traps this week, bringing the three week total to 217. There is also concern fall armyworm could be found in crops other than maize, after being spotted on ryegrass and clover in a harvested maize crop. ...
Updated intensive winter grazing guidance 2023
The latest guidance from the Ministry for the Environment is now available....
Fall armyworm update 24 March 2023
Fall armyworm has been confirmed in North Canterbury sweetcorn this week....
Fall armyworm update 17 March 2023
Ninety fall armyworm moths were found in Northland traps this week. The total number of fall armyworm finds this season is 133, up 5 from last week....
2023 Code of Practice for fertiliser nutrient management update
Farmers and growers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the just-published 2023 Code of Practice for fertiliser nutrient management....
Fall armyworm update 10 March 2023
Only one fall armyworm find has been reported this week, which could indicate that the spread is slowing down at this stage of the season....
More money for Cyclone relief
The Government has announced a $26 million boost to the grants programme helping farmers, growers, and whenua Māori owners to re-establish their businesses in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle....
On-farm decisions after Cyclone Gabrielle
This sheet provides some basic advice on step by step decision making for growers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. We will update this information as further resources become available....
Fall armyworm update 3 March 2023
The insecticide Sparta™ (spinetoram) has now been approved for aerial application for the control of fall armyworm....