Resources
Fall armyworm update 23 December 2022
Maize and sweetcorn growers seeking control options for the highly damaging pest fall army worm, now have an on-label chemical option....
One chance to capture yield mapping data
With harvest fast approaching, growers are reminded to check that everything is set up ready to go. While mechanical servicing of machinery may have been ticked off, growers should also get the tech side of their harvesting equipment sorted, before they need to jump in the cab. ...
Split gas approach confirmed for emissions pricing
The Government has released its Section 215 report on agricultural emissions pricing. This report outlines a system to put a price on emissions from agricultural activities as an alternative to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS)....
How much does your machinery cost to run?
FAR's Growers Leading Change team have developed a calculator for costing on-farm machinery operations. ...
US maize researcher keynote speaker at February event
The chance to hear a leading United States maize researcher at the Foundation for Arable Research’s premier maize event in early 2003 is described as a “once in a lifetime” opportunity. ...
On-farm maize research booklet
If you missed this week’s Waikato maize field day, you can read the full booklet below. ...
Aphid monitoring update
FAR has received several reports of heavy aphid infestations in cereal and ryegrass crops around the country. Although the risk of yield losses associated with aphid-vectored viruses is low now, direct feeding damage can still occur when numbers are very high....
Fall armyworm update 16 December 2022
There are now 24 positive FAW detections since 1 September 2022 of a total 393 submissions. The spread of detection now ranges from Kaitaia down to Whanganui....
Taxing emissions survey
A survey has found only 26% of New Zealanders support a tax on greenhouse gas emissions for farmers and growers. In comparison, 55% would support a tax on industrial activities....