We support New Zealand's arable farmers by creating new knowledge, tools and technologies to support responsible and profitable farming.
FAR funds, or contributes funds to, research programmes, often in collaboration with government funded organisations or universities. Involvement in specific research programmes is driven by the interests of New Zealand growers. Levy funds are also used to secure additional Government funding through programmes such as the Sustainable Food + Fibre Futures Fund.
FARs Environmental and Social Best Practice Strategy provides a framework for research, development and extension activities to help protect these essential resources and ensure the sectors future.
Arable farmers are the unsung heroes of the primary sector. Through the production of grain, seed and other crops, the industry is worth $2.1 billion to the New Zealand economy.
Welcome to Cut the Crop! - keeping you in the know about everything you grow.
Researchers, growers and other interesting folk delivering insights and information on topics ranging from agronomy to profitability. Tune in weekly to cultivate your knowledge and add value to your cropping business.
School resources are all about producing food from plants — sustainably. They emphasise connections between healthy soils, invertebrates, birds and plants that enable the production of wholesome foods in ways that minimise impacts on the environment.
Welcome to Cut the Crop! - keeping you in the know about everything you grow.
Researchers, growers and other interesting folk delivering insights and information on topics ranging from agronomy to profitability. Tune in weekly to cultivate your knowledge and add value to your cropping business.
FAR's weather platform uses an interactive weather map to provide regional forecast data for the next 14 days as well as accumulated weather data for the season (growing degree days, chilling units, temperature and rainfall). It also provides access to two weather based decision making tools, the aphid model and the cocksfoot downy mildew model.
The EPA decision-making committee has determined that the risks associated with the use of chlorpyrifos outweigh the benefits.
Growers, maize seed companies and maize seed merchants will not have to pay the maize biosecurity levy for transactions conducted after 1st July 2025.
FAR combine harvester workshops have taken out the Technology Innovation Award at the 2025 Primary Industries New Zealand Award Ceremony.
The Board and staff of the Foundation for Arable Research are delighted to congratulate FAR CEO, Alison Stewart, on her appointment as a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Welcome to the Winter 2025 edition of From the Ground Up. This edition of From the Ground Up includes information on: Farewell Alison StewartMaize weed managementBarley nitrogen
Registrations are open for the 2025 FAR Conference: Show me the money. The event is being held at Lincoln University, Monday 30 June and Tuesday 1 July.
Dr Scott Champion has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Foundation for Arable Research.
Seed and Grain Readiness and Response Incorporated (“SGRR”) is a biosecurity entity for the arable sector. It was established in 2020 under the Government Industry Agreement for Biosecurity (GIA). It is currently collecting levies to cover the costs of the two biosecurity incursions, black grass and fall armyworm.
Want to have more say in FAR’s research priorities and activities? Get involved with your regional grower-led Arable Research Group (ARG). ARGs are a direct link between growers and FAR, providing feedback on regional issues, concerns and opportunities. Seven ARGs operate across the country, and right now they are all looking for new members.
