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FAR Cyclone Gabrielle Maize Levy Refund
Following this year’s weather events in the North Island, FAR has set up a Maize Levy Refund Claim Process....
2022/23 Autumn cultivar book
The weather led to mixed harvest results for 2022/23. The Autumn Cultivar Evaluation booklet outlines how a range of wheat and barley cultivars performed across the country. ...
Velvetleaf pops up again
Nine velvetleaf plants were found in a Mid Canterbury paddock during routine surveillance before Easter. The paddock is associated with the 2015 incursion via imported fodder beet seed. All growers should keep an eye out for this weed...its seed can remain viable in the soil for up to 60 years....
Fall armyworm update 14 April 2023
The fall armyworm life-cycle is slowing down as the weather gets colder, however it is important to stay vigilant and continue scouting maize and neighbouring crops. ...
2023 Conference programme released
Have a look at the programme for our 2023 conference, 29 and 30 June at the Lincoln Event Centre, Lincoln....
Fall armyworm update 6 April 2023
The fall armyworm response will end in two weeks time, and instead go into Long Term Management. This will be an industry-led management transition....
Fall armyworm update 31 March 2023
Another 40 fall armyworm moths were found in Northland traps this week, bringing the three week total to 217. There is also concern fall armyworm could be found in crops other than maize, after being spotted on ryegrass and clover in a harvested maize crop. ...
Updated intensive winter grazing guidance 2023
The latest guidance from the Ministry for the Environment is now available....
Fall armyworm update 24 March 2023
Fall armyworm has been confirmed in North Canterbury sweetcorn this week....
Fall armyworm update 17 March 2023
Ninety fall armyworm moths were found in Northland traps this week. The total number of fall armyworm finds this season is 133, up 5 from last week....