Resources
H78 Managing white clover desiccation in challenging seasons
This update outlines the results of five years of trials exploring pre-desiccant options for managing bulky white clover crops, aiming to reduce rapid leaf regrowth following diquat desiccation under wet or high-fertility conditions. Achieving effective desiccation required balancing this process with post-harvest regrowth, as clover seed crops are often used for lamb grazing on New Zealand cropping farms....
Cereal Disease Management Strategy Part 2
Part 2 of the 2024 Cereal Disease Management Strategy provides an overview of the research behind the development of this strategy. It’s the ‘extra for experts’ part, providing in-depth information that will help you to understand how and why to prioritise your fungicide spend....
Fall armyworm update, 17 January, 2025
FAW second generation begins. This update provides the latest regional findings, pest dynamics, and management recommendations....
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....
Crop Action: Issue 1, 2025
Crop Action keeps you up to date with arable crop development and actions right across New Zealand....
Crop Action: Issue 25, 2024
Crop Action keeps you up to date with arable crop development and actions right across New Zealand....
Fall armyworm update, 13 December 2024
Fall armyworm has been found at one property, in a sweetcorn crop near Nelson. Further finds have been confirmed in several locations across Northland. Contact your local agronomist for advice as local knowledge is key to effective management....
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....