Foundation for Arable Research

Foundation for Arable Research:

Adding value to the business of arable farming

Foundation for Arable Research
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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Registrations now open for FAR's 5th North Island Conference

Miscellaneous Publications • 22 December 2011

FAR's 5th North Island Conference will be held at the University of Waikato, Hamilton on the 15th and 16th February 2012. This conference will provide a mix of in‐field and indoor presentations which aim to cover a wide range of topics which are at the forefront of growers' minds. The aim of the conference is to provide a forum where current national and international research can be presented. In addition, discussion on the future direction of these industries will take place. Held every three years, the FAR North Island Conference...

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