Resources
Seeking grower input for FAR research and extension
Want to have more say in FAR’s research priorities and activities? Get involved with your regional grower-led Arable Research Group (ARG). ARGs are a direct link between growers and FAR, providing feedback on regional issues, concerns and opportunities. Seven ARGs operate across the country, and right now they are all looking for new members....
Crop Action: Issue 5, 2025
Crop Action keeps you up to date with arable crop development and actions right across New Zealand....
Harvest snippets 2025
Harvest Snippets provides a harvest season summary. Find all the 2024/2025 season harvest snippets here. ...
Fall armyworm update: 14 March 2025
Check out the latest fall armyworm update here. ...
2025 Seed technology short course
Enroll now for Lincoln University's seed technology short course...
Crop Action: Issue 4, 2025
Crop Action keeps you up to date with arable crop development and actions right across New Zealand....
Cabinet accepts recommendations to speed up agchem approvals
The Government is moving to speed up processes to ensure faster access to new HSNO and ACVM products. ...
Crop Action: Issue 3, 2025
Crop Action keeps you up to date with arable crop development and actions right across New Zealand....
Fall armyworm update, 14 February 2025
Current status: FAW populations continue to develop across New Zealand. Northland awaits the third main moth flight of the season, with the key time for scouting and decision-making approaching. Maize grain and sweetcorn growers should be particularly vigilant during this period....
Measuring losses at harvest
Following the 2024 combine workshops the team have been travelling around the South Island meeting with growers and helping them reduce their losses and improve combine efficiency. Find out more about how you can measure your harvest losses here. ...