Autumn Round Ups booklet 2023

A velvetleaf find in a paddock that has been ‘clean’ for seven years, is a clear reminder of how long this weed’s seed will remain viable.

Between January and May 2025, FAR and harvester specialists conducted a comprehensive study to quantify the grain and seed left in the paddock by New Zealand growers and identify opportunities to optimise harvester performance. 

This AIMI survey of maize growers provides details of the 2025 New Zealand maize grain and silage harvest, along with sowing intentions for the coming year.

This Cereal Disease Management Strategy summarises the results of FAR research conducted between 2022 and 2024. It provides an overview of the most important diseases currently affecting wheat and barley in New Zealand, and outlines a range of cereal disease management strategies and approaches derived from numerous FAR research trials. 

If you couldn't make it to ARIA this year, make sure you check out the booklet here. 

Welcome to the revised 2025 version of  The drying and storage of grain and herbage seed, first published in 1999. The book comprises six chapters that cover grain characteristics and their reaction to climate, the importance of seed moisture, the drying system, the storage environment, storage pests and their control, and construction considerations. These have been edited and updated by FAR staff and independent experts from the original chapters written by the late Murray Hill.

The AIMI survey of New Zealand cereal growers, as at 10 October, 2025 is now available online.

Read the full arable industry code of conduct here. 

This Arable Update describes the biology of small broomrape and initial data on control options including herbicides and their application timing.

This Arable Update outlines practical strategies for using SDHIs effectively in the field while protecting their long-term efficacy.