The AIMI survey of New Zealand cereal growers, as at 1 April 2024 is now available online....
Read the latest issue of From the Ground Up here. ...
A recent court decision to set aside a discharge consent for an irrigation scheme could have wide-ranging impacts on economic activity around the country....
FAR has developed a simple electronic survey (decision tool) to help you identify which online Farm Management Systems (FMS) are best suited to you and your farm business....
The discovery of velvetleaf on two new properties in the Waikato region has sparked a renewed call from Waikato Regional Council for robust biosecurity measures on farm....
FAR has developed further resources outlining a range of farm management systems that may be suitable for arable systems. ...
The Seed Certification Information System (SCIS) became the official system for the tracking and management of seed varietal certification processes for the 2024-25 harvest season this week (Tuesday 26th March)....
The board of Seed and Grain Readiness and Response (SGRR) has agreed to enact a Biosecurity Levy Order. Collection of this levy will formally start on April 1, 2024....
FAW has been found in two Canterbury sweetcorn paddocks. In all, there have been 108 confirmed reports from Northland, Westland, Tasman, Bay of Plenty, Auckland, Waikato, Marlborough, and now Canterbury, in the 2023/24 growing season. ...
In light of Regrow decision to discontinue ProductionWise, FAR has developed a list of potential alternative software options....