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Fall armyworm update 10 February 2023
Growers are urged to continue scouting maize and sweet corn crops across New Zealand. Last week’s Otago find has been shown not to be fall armyworm, while in Northland, trap numbers suggest the emergence of a third generation of moths is imminent....
Event update: Premier maize event venue change
FAR's Premier Maize Event will now be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, due to a significant weather event. ...
Premier Maize Field Day 2023
We welcome you to join us for our Premier Maize Field Day 2023! Please see the programme below....
Fall armyworm update 3 February 2023
Since September 1 2022 there have been 100 confirmed fall armyworm finds....
Fall armyworm update 27 January 2023
There have been 93 confirmed fall armyworm finds. 12 of those were on the West Coast of the South Island in the past three weeks....
Fall armyworm update 20 January
As at Friday 20 January, MPI has confirmed 76 finds since 1 September 2022 (up 20 from last week). Most of these have been larvae feeding in the crops....
Fall armyworm update 13 January 2023
Fall armyworm has been identified in South Island maize crops, taking the total number of finds since 1 September 2022 to 56....
A journey to building healthier soils
“Cut, place, press and cover” is the mantra of South Australian farmer Tom Robinson when it comes to successful seed establishment under a no till regime. ...
Don’t forget soil moisture probes at harvest
With harvest underway, just a friendly reminder: don’t forget to either clearly mark the position of your soil moisture probes in your paddocks or remove them prior to harvest!...
Fall armyworm update 6 January 2023
There have been several new confirmations of fall armyworm added since the new year, taking the total finds to 45 since 1 September 2022. The new finds have all been in the north of the North Island....