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  • Far Offers Support To Sheep Farmers As They Convert Their Land To Cropping

FAR offers support to sheep farmers as they convert their land to cropping

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The current poor profitability in the New Zealand sheep industry means many sheep farmers are turning some of their land to cropping.

The low prices for store lambs when compared to improving grain prices, along with drought in many areas which has damaged pastures, means many sheep farmers

are considering cropping as part of a pasture renewal cycle and to also improve incomes.

The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) is an applied research organisation responsible to New Zealand arable growers and invests grower levy funds in arable research and technology transfer.

With 20% of FAR’s income supporting extension activities, FAR is keen to ensure that anyone growing crops for grain or seed take advantage of its invaluable research.

Nick Pyke, FAR’s Chief Executive comments: “grain prices have reached a record high this year which is resulting in many sheep farmers turning to cropping. Reducing risk through diversification is on the increase over a range of farming practices, which would seem wise given the current market trends.”

Rachel Greenwood, FAR’s Communications Manager says “it is vital that FAR is aware of all farmers growing crops for grain and seed, plus those growing maize for

silage. FAR is committed to providing information transfer to all these growers by way of technical Arable Updates, information booklets, workshops, field days

and conferences.

“In addition, growers are entitled to access the members’ area of the FAR website which contains all current and archived literature which can be accessed easily

through the online search facility. “We urge all new growers to contact the FAR office so they can be added to the FAR database; we can then ensure that they are recipients of all future FAR information which we strongly believe will add value to their farming business.”

To be added to the FAR database and to receive a welcome pack, growers should contact Melanie Bond at the FAR office on 03 325 6353 or emailfar@far.org.nz.

For more information or an informal chat, please contact the FAR office on 03 325 6353.

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