2022/23 Spring sown wheat and barley cultivar evaluations

The AIMI survey of New Zealand cereal growers, as at 1 July, 2024 is now available online.

FAR levy payers can apply for a grant to attend international industry-related conferences/workshops/events, etc. Find the guidelines here. 

This book outlines trial-specific yields and individual cultivar disease ratings for spring sown wheat and barley cultivars included in the 2024-2025 CPT trials.

High rainfall across most regions created challenges throughout the growing season, with sowing in some cases delayed until late November. Weather conditions also impacted crop management during the season.

The EPA decision-making committee has determined that the risks associated with the use of chlorpyrifos outweigh the benefits.

Growers, maize seed companies and maize seed merchants will not have to pay the maize biosecurity levy for transactions conducted after 1st July 2025.

FAR combine harvester workshops have taken out the Technology Innovation Award at the 2025 Primary Industries New Zealand Award Ceremony.

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.

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

The Autumn Cereal Cultivar Evaluation Book for 2024/25 is now available to read.