From the Ground Up, Issue 79

Here you can find the booklet for the 2026 maize winter workshops.

FAR has received funding for a four-year Primary Sector Growth Fund project titled Integrated weed management in a world of herbicide resistance. As part of this project FAR are seeking growers interested in hosting a Long-Term Integrated Weed Management (IWM) monitor farm or trial site.

Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) is the main ryegrass species grown for seed in New Zealand, supporting both pasture and turf markets. Canterbury leads production, with around 12,000 ha sown annually. This study pulls together results from ten Canterbury field trials to assess how different fungicide programmes and timings affect seed yield. It compares early versus late applications and offers practical advice to help growers improve rust control and maximise returns.

Catch up on the booklet for the white clover seminar held April 2026. 

A large-scale research project is establishing a diverse and sustainable toolkit of weed management strategies for cropping farmers in the face of rising rates of herbicide resistance. 

This arable extra discusses how emergence timing influences Vulpia development, flowering, and seed production Canterbury field conditions.

Welcome to the autumn 2026 edition of From the Ground Up. 

Find the booklet for the autumn round up 2026 event series here.

Not sure of the bet strategy for harvesting lodged maize? Check out this document which has tips for both maize grain and silage. 

Sometimes, the only way to bring in a crop is to harvest in conditions that are less than ideal. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s a good idea to think about your combine settings to help reduce losses and prevent unnecessary breakdowns. This Technical Update  covers some of the key points for getting the job done .