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FAR's research and extension portfolio spans everything from environmental and field based crop agronomy trials to international collaborations with the aim of meeting the identified needs of New Zealand's arable industry, now and in the future.

FAR's research and extension portfolio supports our vision of “A vibrant and profitable arable sector producing healthy, value-added food, feed and seed." Research is split between three themes: Maximising productivity and value; Environmental and social best practice; and Resilient cropping in farming systems. Each year, in consultation with growers up and down the country, we review and update the short, medium and long-term projects within each theme.

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Maximising productivity and value

Approximately 40% of FAR's research investment is focused on maximising the productivity and value of our cropping systems, with the majority targeted to crop agronomy and pest management.

Theme leader: Richard Chynoweth.

Environmental and social best practice

Approximately 20% of FAR's research investment is targeted at delivering environmental and social best practices. A large proportion of the investment in this theme is aimed at supporting the sustainable management of inputs.

Theme leader: Abie Horrocks. View the Environmental and Social Best Practice Strategy.

Resilient cropping in farming systems

Approximately 20% of FAR's research budget is intended to deliver resilient cropping in farming systems, with the largest investments in managing pesticide resistance and identifying future alternatives to at-risk chemistry.

Theme leader: Andrew Pitman.

Growers Leading Change is a knowledge exchange programme which encourages arable farmers to consider, develop and introduce new ideas, technologies and ways of working.

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