Resources
Crop Action: Issue 19, 2024
Crop Action keeps you up to date with arable crop development and actions right across New Zealand....
Cereals 223: Fungicide mixtures for T1 (GS 31) in autumn barley
Read this update for the latest research on fungicide mixtures for T1 (GS 31) in autumn barley....
Cereals 222: Triazole (Group 3) fungicide options for T1 (GS 32)
This cereals update provides triazole (Group 3) fungicide options for your T1 (GS 32) application. ...
Cereals 221: Important diseases of barley in New Zealand
This cereals update provides information on important diseases to watch out for in your barely crop this season. ...
Moisture monitoring considerations
FAR's technology manager Chris Smith gives you some tips and tricks to help you pick the best moisture sensor for your system....
FAR Environmental Strategy 2024-2030
FAR's updated Environmental Strategy provides a framework for research, development and extension activities to assist arable farmers safeguard vital resources and secure their future....
FAR Technical Report Issue 1: Moisture Monitoring Project 2023/24
In 2023, FAR set up a Moisture Monitoring project at its Kowhai Research Site in Lincoln to provide independent insights into the range of moisture monitoring systems available in New Zealand. This report covers findings from the first year of the trial and outlines key considerations when choosing a moisture monitoring system....
Cereal 220: Important diseases of wheat in New Zealand
This update provides information on Septoria tritici blotch, stripe and leaf rusts, powdery mildew, Seedling blight, foot and crown rot, ear blight, common eyespot and sharp eyespot. ...
Oilseed O1: Oil seed rape management
Pure Oil NZ and FAR are collaborating to monitor oilseed rape (OSR) paddocks to identify strategies to improve yields. Their work has identified that many growers could reduce the amount of nitrogen applied to OSR crops without impacting on yield or profit....
Crop Action: Issue 18, 2024
Crop Action keeps you up to date with arable crop development and actions right across New Zealand....