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Congratulations Dame Alison Stewart
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. ...
From the Ground Up Winter 2025
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
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....
New FAR Chief Executive named
Dr Scott Champion has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Foundation for Arable Research....
Celebrating arable at Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Congratulations to those arable farming families who excelled in the 2025 Ballance Farm Environment Awards....
Blackgrass and fall armyworm levy update
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. ...
Seeking grower input for FAR research and extension
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....
2025 Seed technology short course
Enroll now for Lincoln University's seed technology short course...
Cabinet accepts recommendations to speed up agchem approvals
The Government is moving to speed up processes to ensure faster access to new HSNO and ACVM products. ...
UK maize experts visit
It was great to see 90 people at our NCRS maize field day last week. This day, along with a series of field events across the central North Island, introduced around 150 growers and industry reps to Jon Myhill and Kate Baker from the UK Maize growers Association. ...