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Active in Arable Gets a Makeover

Tue, 2008-08-05 13:17
Almost seven years on, Canterbury women are still dedicated towards their business orientated discussion group held monthly at the Hotel Ashburton.

The group has historically been recognised as Active in Arable, but almost seven years on, its members made the decision to re-launch with a new name - Women in Arable.

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Barley Crop Management - A Workshop Refresher

Mon, 2008-08-04 12:38
‘Barley Crop Management' is just one of many workshops which the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) will be delivering to arable growers this season. The half day sessions are targeted at both new growers and those returning to the crop after a break in the last few years.

With grain prices reaching a record high this year, it appears that many farmers are turning to cropping. With more than 50 new growers having registered with FAR this month, and with many more still filtering through, one would consider this a clear endorsement of this.

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Applications for 2008 Scholarships Now Open

Mon, 2008-07-28 16:34
Applications are open for the 2008 New Zealand Nuffield Farming Scholarships.  Farmers have until 2pm on August 29 to apply for New Zealand's most prestigious farming award.

Nuffield Farming Scholarships promote leadership and the implementation of innovative practices in agriculture through worldwide study and networking. The scholarships give successful applicants the opportunity to develop a better understanding of New Zealand and international relationships by studying farming, agricultural marketing or agricultural organisational practices.

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Welcome to FAR

Adding value to the business of arable farming

The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) is an applied research and information transfer organisation responsible primarily to New Zealand arable growers. Funding comes from: a compulsory levy collected from arable growers; grants; co-operative research and information sales. Every five years growers have the opportunity to vote for the continuance of FAR, and currently FAR has over 80% support – indicating the success of FAR in delivering real benefits.

  • New Zealand’s key independent arable organisation
  • Proactive, innovative, successful
  • Creating opportunities and profit
  • Successful research partnerships

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Scholarships now Open.

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