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Fall armyworm information available now
The fall armyworm (FAW) response is continuing with Biosecurity NZ urging grower to keep looking for this pest. Biosecurity NZ have also released a range of information sheets and brochures to help growers identify FAW and understand its potential impacts. See end of article below for links to these documents....
Sustainable arable production - the public's view
Around 43% of New Zealanders think arable farmers here are better or significantly better than the global average at using sustainable farming practices, while 46% think we’re about the same. This might sound OK, but 79% still think there is room for improvement on arable farms....
Issue 215 Crop Action
Crop Action keeps you up to date with arable crop development and actions right across New Zealand....
New technologies
FAR is working to set up a specialist fund to invest in companies developing new tools and technologies that deliver benefit to New Zealand arable growers. ...
Issue 214 Crop Action
Crop Action keeps you up to date with arable crop development and actions right across New Zealand....
From the Ground Up, Issue 110
Welcome to the winter 2022 edition of From the Ground Up. This edition includes information on the 2022 Arable Awards, biosecurity incursions, the online aphid monitoring tool and DeepN testing in maize....
Fall armyworm update: 22 July
MPI Biosecurity NZ has received 322 enquiries related to fall armyworm as of 22 July 2022. There are now a total of 27 confirmed detections (increase of one since last update); 24 infested properties + 1 location of interest. ...
Issue 213 Crop Action
Crop Action keeps you up to date with arable crop development and actions right across New Zealand....
2021-22 Spring sown CPT book available now
Spring sown crops experienced variable weather conditions throughout the 2021/22 season. This would ultimately effect yield potential....