Resources
Black grass ute guide
Black grass is a serious pest weed in Europe and the UK, particularly because it is resistant to many herbicides, making it difficult to control. Black grass incursions have been identified in New Zealand several times in recent years. This Ute Guide outlines how to identify black grass and what to do if you think you have found it. ...
On-farm maize research booklet February 15 2023
Read the booklet from our cancelled on-farm maize research event....
Premier Maize Event 2023 booklet
Read the research showcased at the Premier Maize Event 2023....
Fall armyworm update 10 February 2023
Growers are urged to continue scouting maize and sweet corn crops across New Zealand. Last week’s Otago find has been shown not to be fall armyworm, while in Northland, trap numbers suggest the emergence of a third generation of moths is imminent....
Event update: Premier maize event venue change
FAR's Premier Maize Event will now be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, due to a significant weather event. ...
Premier Maize Field Day 2023
We welcome you to join us for our Premier Maize Field Day 2023! Please see the programme below....
Crop Action: Issue 2 2023
Crop Action keeps you up to date with arable crop development and actions right across New Zealand....
Extra 130 Management of Lolium (ryegrass) grass weed species
This Arable Extra discusses options for management of ryegrass weeds, with particular reference to herbicide resistance and integrated weed management....
From the Ground Up, Issue 112
Welcome to the spring 2022 edition of From the Ground Up. This edition includes information on the new Maize trading protocol, freshwater farm plans, cereal endophytes and fall armyworm....
Fall armyworm update 3 February 2023
Since September 1 2022 there have been 100 confirmed fall armyworm finds....