Resources
Technology Update 001: A guide to moisture monitoring systems
This Technology Update summarises the first year of findings from a three year moisture probe demonstration at FAR’s Kowhai Research site in Lincoln. It lists 10 key things to think about when considering purchasing a soil moisture monitoring system or service. ...
Crop Action, Issue 17, 2024
Crop Action keeps you up to date with arable crop development and actions right across New Zealand....
Grazing wheat grain crops
Recent discussions around A Lighter Touch Approaches to cereal disease management have mentioned grazing wheat crops. FAR has not done much research on this in recent years, however, it is something we have investigated in the past. ...
Checking the tech for arable
How can you make the most of new tools and technology? What’s out there that will provide real value to you and your farm? Don’t really know? Don’t worry, FAR’s new Technology, Tools and Machinery Research Strategy has been set up to find the answers....
Moisture probe trial at Kowhai Farm
As of 14 Feb 2025 this trial is now over for the 2024-2025 season. But it will be back later in the year, keep an eye out for updates. ...
Environmental Awards Time
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA) celebrate farmer and grower achievement and showcase good practice, enabling the sharing of positive farming and growing stories with all audiences. Entries are open now for the 2025 Awards are open now. Find out more at nzfeawards.org.nz ...
From the Ground Up: Issue 118, Spring
Welcome to the spring 2024 edition of From the Ground Up. This edition includes; Arable Award Winners, new tech strategy and Special Ag Trade Envoy. ...
Crop Action: Issue 16, 2024
Crop Action keeps you up to date with arable crop development and actions right across New Zealand....
Arable Farmer of the Year
Congratulations to all the winners at the New Zealand Arable Awards, especially Arable Farmer of the Year, Simon Nitschke....