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....
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. ...
Have a look at the programme for our 2023 conference, 29 and 30 June at the Lincoln Event Centre, Lincoln....
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....
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. ...
The latest guidance from the Ministry for the Environment is now available....
Fall armyworm has been confirmed in North Canterbury sweetcorn this week....
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....
Farmers and growers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the just-published 2023 Code of Practice for fertiliser nutrient management....
Only one fall armyworm find has been reported this week, which could indicate that the spread is slowing down at this stage of the season....