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UK maize experts visit
It was great to see 90 people at our NCRS maize field day last week. This day, along with a series of field events across the central North Island, introduced around 150 growers and industry reps to Jon Myhill and Kate Baker from the UK Maize growers Association. ...
Velvetleaf reminder
The Waikato Regional council is warning that any farmer harvesting or buying crops risks inviting one of the world’s most invasive pest plants onto their property – to their detriment. Velvetleaf, which is spread by machinery or via contaminated maize, is currently found on 105 properties in nine regions of the North Island: 61 in the Waikato, 20 in Auckland, 15 in Manawatū-Whanganui, three in Hawke’s Bay, two in Wellington, and one each in Northland, Taranaki, Gisborne and Bay of Plenty....
From the Ground Up: Issue 120
Welcome to the autumn 2025 edition of From the Ground Up....
FAR CEO Alison Stewart to step down mid-year
Dr Alison Stewart, Chief Executive of the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR), will step down from the role, which she has held for seven years, on 30 June 2025. Announcing her resignation, Alison says she has thoroughly enjoyed her time at FAR and will be sad to say goodbye to a sector that has impressed her immensely with its diversity, sustainability and resilience....
Fall armyworm update, 10 January, 2025
Second generation FAW larvae are emerging in Northland with further populations identified in Waikato, Tasman and the West Coast. Contact your local agronomist for support, local knowledge is key to effective management....
Arable grower travel fund
Are you planning on heading to an arable themed event in the next few months? FAR might be able to help fund your trip....
Preparing for dry weather
It’s important to have a plan if dry conditions are forecast for your region. Information is available to support you practically, financially, and for your wellbeing, and to assist your business to thrive....
Plan ahead for trouble-free stubble burning
No matter how many seasons of stubble burning you have under your belt, it’s important to plan your burn, be considerate of your community, follow the rules, and manage risks. Environment Canterbury have provided the following advice to help with planning....
CROPS 2024 booklet
Couldn't make it to CROPS this year? Catch up on the booklet here....
Future Fields 2030: NZ Arable Production Growth Strategy
Future Fields 2030 is the New Zealand Arable Production Growth Strategy developed by Federated Farmers, FAR and United Wheat Growers. It was presented to growers at FAR's CROPS event in November, with an official launch in Parliament in December....