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No. 94 Reducing Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Arable Farms
Key Points: Nitrous Oxide (N²O) is a significant greenhouse gas because of its longevity and potency. Emissions of this gas cause serious environmental damage. 96% of NZ’s (N²O) emissions come from ...
Growers recognise the importance of research
At 1pm today, FAR received the ‘declaration of result' following the closure of its fourth referendum of growers, which has determined the significant support of NZ arable, maize and cereal silage ...
Crop Action Edition 13
This edition of Crop @ction includes: Herbicide Resistance Calibrating and checking your sprayer to ensure that it works as it should Cereal aphid flight numbers, Lincoln Click here to view ...
Crop Action Edition 12
This edition of Crop @ction includes: Wheat Aphid numbers Cereal aphid flight numbers, Lincoln Click here to view PDF...... ...
Research and Extension Strategy and Portfolio
An outline of FAR's research and extension strategy; areas of research which are being undertaken across a range of crops is presented along with a detailed overview of FAR's extension ...
Voting begins - Farmers determine the future of FAR
Eligible farmers are currently voting in the Foundation for Arable Research’s (FAR’s) fourth referendum to determine if the Foundation will continue to invest levy payers’ funds to deliver benefits ...
Integrated pest management in wheat - The Ute Guide - July 2010
An excellent resource for all farmers considering using, or already using, IPM on their farm. The guide has been developed using the experience and knowledge generated from IPM research and ...
No. 69 Comparison of generic Trinexapac-ethyl on perennial ryegrass
Key Points Generic Trinexapac-ethyl formulations resulted in similar seed yields to the industry standard (Moddus) at all three rates. There was no difference in seed yield response in either a ...
Crop Action Edition 11
This edition of Crop @ction includes: FAR Referendum 2011 Cereal aphid flight numbers, Lincoln FAR New Zealand Cropping Sequence Survey 2011 Click here to view PDF...... ...
Crop Action Edition 10
This edition of Crop @ction includes: FAR Referendum 2011 Cereal aphid flight numbers, Lincoln Click here to view PDF...... ...
Crop Action Edition 9
This edition of Crop @ction includes: From the field FAR Referendum 2011 Grain Storage Cereal aphid flight numbers, Lincoln. Keywords: Barley copious disease, scald, net blotch, mildew, wheat ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 66
This Quarterly newsletter includes:Information, networking and practical resources, FAR Referendum 2011: FAR targets fourth term, MAF SFF supports FAR research, FAR announces 2011 scholarship ...
No. 73 Sustainable weed control strategies for maize growers
Key Points: In some soils pre-emergent herbicides are quickly degraded by microbial activity and their ability to control weeds is reduced from weeks to days. In these situations successful weed ...
Crop Action Edition 8
This edition of Crop @ction includes: From the field FAR Winter Roadshows 2011 FAR Winter Seminars 2011 New Zealand Cropping Sequence Survey 2011 FAR Referendum 2011 Cereal aphid flight numbers, ...
MAF SFF Supports FAR Research
The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) is delighted to announce the start of four new research projects which are set to benefit New Zealand arable farmers. These projects, entitled ‘The New Zealand ...
Crop Action Edition 7
This edition of Crop @ction includes: From the field Estimating brassica and fodder beet forage yields New Zealand Cropping Sequence Survey 2011 FAR Referendum 2011 Cereal aphid flight numbers, ...
Maize Action 26 May 2011
This edition of Maize @ction includes: Weather summary, Field Report, Upcoming events, Snippet. Click here to view PDF...... ...
Crop Action Edition 6
This edition of Crop @ction includes: IPM pest management strategy for autumn sown cereals Summary of survey of cereal areas and volumes to 1 April 2011 Cereal aphid numbers, Lincoln Keywords: ...
Crop Action Edition 5
This edition of Crop @ction includes: Cereal aphid numbers Keywords: Aphid numbers, take-all Click here to view PDF...... ...
FAR announces 2011 Scholarship Winner
The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) is pleased to announce the recipient of its 2011 Postgraduate Scholarship. Clint Bell, a student at Lincoln University is in his final year of a B.Ag.Sci ...
Maize Action 11 May 2011
This edition of Maize @ction includes: Weather summary, Field Report, Upcoming Events, Interesting Snippet. Click here to view PDF...... ...
FAR Targets 4th Term
After three successful referendums and almost 16 years of research to benefit the arable and maize communities of New Zealand, the Foundation for Arable Research is preparing for its fourth referendum ...
Crop Action Edition 4
This edition of Crop @ction includes: From the field Clover Root Weevil in clover seed crops March sown wheat - threats to consider Seed rate calculations Incorporating herbicides for Oilseed rape ...
No. 68 Carbohydrates in Perennial Ryegrass Seed Crops
Key Points This study was undertaken to: 1. determine if carbohydrate production was limiting seed yield in perennial ryegrass; and 2. improve the understanding of plant/seed development. During ...
Maize Action 28 April 2011
This edition of Maize @ction includes: Weather summary, Field Report, Interesting Snippet. Click here to view PDF...... ...
Crop Action Edition 3
This edition of Crop @ction includes: Weed Control in Autumn Sown Cereals Click here to view PDF...... ...
Maize Action 12 April 2011
This edition of Maize @ction includes: Weather summary, Field Report, Interesting Snippet. Click here to view PDF...... ...
Crop Action *Correction
This edition of Crop @ction includes: Correction/retraction of information on 'Weed control for Autumn Sown Brassica Seed Crop' in FAR Crop @ction dated 28 March 2011 Click here to view PDF...... ...
Maize Action 28 March 2011
This edition of Maize @ction includes: Weather summary, Field Report, Interesting Snippet. Click here to view PDF...... ...
Crop Action Edition 2
This edition of Crop @ction includes: Weed Control in Autumn Sown Brassicas for Seed Timely Advice for Oilseed Rape Growers FAR Autumn Results Round Up Meetings Click here to view PDF...... ...
Maize Action 16 March 2011
This edition of Maize @ction includes: Weather summary, Field Report. Click here to view PDF...... ...
Maize Action 3 March 2011
This edition of Maize @ction includes: Weather summary, Field report, Harvest Snippet. Click here to view PDF...... ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 65
This FAR Newsletter includes:Increased efficiency and profitability, Agrichemical update: Organophosphate, FAR Referendum 2011, FAR Commends Federated Farmers, Weed warning for farmers, Arable and ...
Maize Action 15 February 2011
This edition of Maize @ction includes: Weather summary, Field Report, New outbreak of the weed Velvet Leaf Abutilon theophrastri. Click here to view PDF...... ...
Maize Action 4 February 2011
This edition of Maize @ction includes: Weather summary, Field report, Upcoming Events. Click here to view PDF...... ...
Taking the 'Maze' out of 'Maize'
Thursday 10 February 2011 at 2.30pmFAR Waikato Arable Research Site, 82 Oaklee Lane (behind Mellow Manor), Tamahere, Hamilton On Thursday 10 February 2011, the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) ...
Maize Action 19 January 2011
This edition of Maize @ction includes: Weather summary, Field report, Upcoming Events, Interesting Snippet. Click here to view PDF...... ...
Crop Action Edition 1
This edition of Crop @ction includes: Ryegrass seed crop cutting - Addendum to recent FAR Arable Update 66 Hessian fly Keywords: Ryegrass Seed Crop Cutting, Bacterial leaf streak. Hessian Fly Click ...
Maize Action 7 January 2011
This edition of Maize @ction includes: Weather summary, Field report, Upcoming Events, Interesting Snippet. Click here to view PDF...... ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 64
This FAR newsletter includes:Combinable Crops continues to grow, Chairman’s report: July 2009 - June 2010, Profarmer Grain NZ - 20% discount for arable growers, Chief Executive’s review: July 2009 - ...
No. 67 Desiccants on mown Perennial Ryegrass
Key Points Reglone (diquat 200 g ai/l), glyphosate (360 g ai/l) and Buster (glufosinate-ammonium 200g ai/l) were applied at 2.5 l/ha with 250 l/ha water to a ryegrass seed crop in the swath, which ...
No. 66 Harvest Losses on Ryegrasses
Key Points: Harvest losses are large, typically greater than 500 kg/ha; and in some trials greater than1000 kg/ha. Low losses were also recorded at some locations, with losses of 200 kg/ha. The ...
Combinable Crops Continues to Grow
Wednesday 8 December 2010, FAR Arable Research Site, Chertsey This 'not to be missed' annual expo has become a key event in arable growers' diaries with audiences growing from just 60 in 2002 to ...
Survey results - first step towards resolving market uncertainty
Almost 100 growers and industry personnel attended an Ashburton workshop yesterday which provided a platform for the Arable Industry Marketing Initiative (AIMI) to deliver the inaugural results from ...
No. 198 Addendum Response of a range of autumn sown newer wheat cultivars to one and three spray fungicide programmes in Mid and South Canterbury
Key Points This Arable Update summarises two seasons’ trial work assessing the responses of seven autumn sown feed and milling wheat cultivars to zero, one or three spray fungicide programmes at ...
No. 65 Irrigation on Perennial Ryegrass
Key Points: Appropriate irrigation management is critical to achieving high yields in perennial ryegrass seed crops. Water stress did not affect the yield components up until anthesis/fl owering ...
No. 197 Herbicides for Italian ryegrass control in wheat
Key Points These trials assessed the efficacy of a range of pre and post-emergent herbicides for the control of volunteer Italian ryegrass in winter wheat over two seasons. The new herbicide ...
No. 196 Disease control in Cereals using new SDHI fungicides
Key Points Succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors (SDHIs) are a new family of fungicides with a new mode of action, being developed for use in cereals and a range of other crops. Like strobilurins ...
Water Scheduling about to get a whole lot smarter
Following three years of research, the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) is ready to launch AquaTRACTM, a unique software programme which will assist cropping farmers with their irrigation ...
No. 195 Maximising and predicting the water use efficiency of barley - a guide to barley cultivar selection
Key Points Four barley cultivars (DASH, CRBA125, Sherwood and Omaka) were grown with, and without, irrigation and nitrogen (N) fertiliser at Lincoln during the 2009-10 season. Dash and CRBA 125 had ...
No. 64 Nitrogen on Perennial Ryegrass
Key Points: Application rates of nitrogen (N) for perennial ryegrass are based on taking account of the soil mineral N level in late winter. Targets of 180 kg/ha of total N (soil mineral and ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 63
This FAR newsletter includesA shaky start to spring, An overview of, and future opportunities for the New Zealand arable industry, So what actually happened?, Arable Ys up on farm security, Levy ...
SFF Supports New Research Initiatives
The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) is pleased to announce the start of seven new projects which aim to benefit the New Zealand arable industry. These projects are entitled‘Understanding the Post ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 62
This FAR newsletter includes:Industry collaboration aims to boost NZ agricultural economy, Chemicals disposal programme takes off, Greenhouse gas foot-printing for arable production, Improving ...
Industry Collaboration aims to boost the New Zealand Agricultural Economy
The Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) has confirmed an investment of $1.73 million into research and product development around a deterrent grass for wildlife and insect control which is seen as having ...
FAR Scholarship Winners Announced
The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2010 FAR Postgraduate Scholarships; Sarah McKenzie and Simon Abel. "We are extremely proud to see these young, ...
Arable Farming in New Zealand: What does the Future have in store?
Sowing the Seed for a Brighter Future, that's the theme for the Foundation for Arable Research's (FAR's) fifth International Conference which will be held in Ashburton from 27thto 29thJuly 2010. The ...
FAR delivers latest Research Results
Next month will see FAR's research staff conducting the 2010 series of Autumn Agronomy Update meetings The FAR Autumn Agronomy Updates are set up to allow New Zealand arable farmers to find out more ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 61
This FAR newsletter includes:FAR International Conference 2010, FAR hosts top five placegetters, FAR Arable Site - Chertsey, New online levy return tool does all the workings out for you, Chocolate ...
FAR encourages Arable Industry to reduce its carbon footprint
The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) launches online levy return A new vehicle to forward FAR levies is now available with the launch of the FAR online levy return form which can be completed and ...
Growers set to benefit from FAR's Annual Southland Field Day
Tuesday 2ndFebruary 2010 at 1.30pmMeet at 29 North Chatton Road, RD3, Gore The annual FAR South Otago/Southland Field Day gives growers the opportunity to come and see FAR's trials in the region and ...
FAR reveals latest in Maize Research
Tuesday 16thFebruary 2010 at 10amFAR Waikato Arable Research Site82 Oaklea Lane, (behind Mellow Manor), Tamahere, Hamilton On Tuesday 16thFebruary 2010, the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) will ...
Research Aims to Boost Perennial Ryegrass Production
Perennial ryegrass is the major grass species used in pasture based farming systems. Therefore the continual supply of high quality seed at realistic prices is essential for increased pasture ...
FAR Scholarship to Cultivate Future Talent
The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) invites Lincoln University students to apply for a one-year postgraduate scholarship. FAR believes that there are exciting opportunities for students to ...
FAR welcomes appointment of new Maize Research Co-ordinator
FAR is delighted to announce the appointment of Diana Mathers who is to take up the position of maize research co-ordinator. Nick Pyke, FAR's Chief Executive says "Diana has been involved in cropping ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 60
This FAR newsletter includes:Chief Executive's Report, Levy rates for 2010, Farewell from Andrea, Chairman's review, Pasture renewal provides potential to add 1.6 billion, A focus on clover, Precision ...
Pasture renewal provides the potential to add 1.6bn to value at Farm Gate
The value of pastoral farming to the New Zealand economy has never been in question, however often the focus has been on the animals with no reference to the importance of pastures. A new report from ...
Arable Farmers set to benefit from a not to be missed programme at Combinable Crops 2009
Thursday 3rd December 2009 is FAR's major field event of the year One again the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) has put together an outstanding programme for their key annual event, Combinable ...
The Commodity Levies (Arable Crops) Order 2006
Pursuant to section 4 of the Commodity Levies (Arable Crops) Order 2006 ("the Order"), a levy has been imposed on, and shall be payable by, the producers of any arable commodity grown in New ...
FAR levy collection moves in house
The FAR levy collection is now being moved in-house. This commenced on 1 September with the maize levy, and will take effect for all other crops commencing 1 January 2010. We encourage all companies ...
New Technical Guide for Dairy Farmers hits mark
Maize is a vital crop for many New Zealand dairy farmers; it also represents a significant investment in time and resources."Best Management Practices for Growing Maize on Dairy Farms" is anew booklet ...
Farmers welcome new series of business workshops
FAR ‘Marketing for Profit' workshops, aim to assist farmers to be better positioned to make decisions on the sales and marketing of their products. August and September have seen Foundation for Arable ...
Knowledge exchange a valuable part of Arable Y's study tour
The exchange of knowledge and practices is invaluable", says Jeff Hurst, ATS Agrichemicals Key Account Manager. Jeff has just returned from a seven day study tour of Victoria, Australia, organised by ...
Farmers learn latest research results
August 2009 saw FAR's research staff on tour throughout the country conducting the 2009 series of Spring Agronomy Update meetings. The FAR Spring Agronomy Updates are set up to allow our arable ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 59
This FAR newsletter includes:Marketing for profit, Spring agronomy update 2009, Best Management Practices for Growing Maize on Dairly Farms, Arable Ys study tour, FAR levy collection moves in-house, ...
No. 194 High take-all inoculum levels can follow resistant cereals
Key Points While ryecorn (called rye overseas) is regarded as resistant to the root disease take-all, recent work has shown it can result in high levels of take-all inoculum. Wheat and barley roots ...
Growing maize on dairy farms - Hamilton Workshop
Growing maize silage on-farm is an option many dairy farmers are currently considering to reduce the cost of feed and to boost profits. Now the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR), Environment ...
FAR Welcomes Budget Announcement
The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) is delighted at the recent budget announcement which confirms $190m will be invested into the Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) over the next four ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 58
This FAR newsletter includes:FAR welcomes budget announcement, Tom Wolf, The Commodity Levies (Maize) Order 2006, MAF SFF funding round, Making irrigation pay, FAR research planning, Trans-Tasman ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 57
This FAR newsletter includes:FAR cost of production benchmarking database, Grass Weeds of Arable Crops - The Ute Guide on sale now, Arrivals and departures, New channel to benefit farmers, Pasture ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 56
This FAR newsletter includes:FAR Chairman's Report 2008, Chief Executive's Review, Seed industry co-operation, Summer scholarships, Women in Arable, Levy rates for 2009, FAR Annual Return Declaration, ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 55
This FAR newsletter includes:FAR Maize Conference, Taking care of business, Active in Arable gets a makeover, Research an eye opener for Wairarapa farmer, Combinable Crops 2008, Arable Y's, Barley ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 54
This FAR newsletter includes:The future of arable farming Click here to view full newsletter...... ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 53
This FAR newsletter includes:Arable Farming - are we green enough? FAR's researcher of the year, Waikato Arable Site field day, Drip-line irrigation in carrots, Pest birds, Active in Arable, ECan ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 52
This FAR newsletter includes:Chairman’s Report, NZ Post Codes, The World at Your Feet, Combinable Crops 2007: What did we learn? Selenium Update. Chief Executive’s Review: July 2006 - June 2007, New ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 51
This FAR newsletter includes:Are you compliant? Rural/Urban divide? FAR Open Day, new Arable Site, Sustainable Farming Fund, FAR Conference, Research, Maize protection, Arable Site update, White ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 50
This FAR newsletter includes:FAR's 4th International Conference, Environment Awards, FAR Scholarship, Record breaking wheat yield, Recent arrivals, Farmer of the Year, Fair Trading, Compliance Audits, ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 49
This FAR newsletter includes:Arrivals and departures, On-Farm Trial Guide booklets, New Take-All soil test, FAR postgraduate scholarship, Crop production figures, Record numbers turn out for final ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 48
This FAR newsletter includes:Chairman's report, FAR board, Research investments, Competition corner, New look website, Rich Christmas Cake, Record numbers turn out to the FAR Arable Site Major Open ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 47
This FAR newsletter includes:New levy to benefit maize silage growers, Research indicates clear benefits of burning, Arable research groups - call for nominations, Active in Arable, Successful funding ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 46
This FAR newsletter includes:Introduction, Arable Women get active, New soil specialist on board, The key to financial sustainability, Autumn trials results round-up, Plant biotechnology. Click ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 45
This FAR newsletter includes:Maize Conference Review, New Project Manager, Farewell to Jo DeFilippi, Ravensdown Wheat Quality Competition, Irrigation Evaluation Course, New Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus, ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 44
This FAR newsletter includes:Arable Site Major Open Day - A Growing Success, FAR Maize Conference, FAR Projects underway in the 2005/06 season, Levy Rate for 2006, FAR Researcher of the Year, Keep the ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 43
This FAR newsletter includes:Referendum Results, UK Visitors boost profile of FAR winter programmes, New Projects helped by SFF, Registrations for FAR events, What's lined up for the FAR Arable Site?, ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 42
This FAR newsletter includes:Referendum 2005, Levy Compliance, Summary of Accounts, Chairman's Report, Research Projects, Active in Arable, Maize meetings, FAR into the Future! Click here to view ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 41
This FAR newsletter includes:Poole, Maize, Code, Volunteers, Subscriptions, United Wheat Growers, Seed technology, Board, Production, Referendum, Sowing date, Perennial ryegrass, Extension, ...
From the Ground Up, Issue 40
This FAR newsletter includes:Levy, ARG, Projects, Cereals, Herbage, Maize, Pulses, SFF, Weather Stations, Australia, Books. Click here to view full newsletter...... ...
Crop Action Edition 59
This edition of Crop @ction includes: 1. ARIA field day summary2. Cultivar Evaluation Trials tour3. Danish cereal fungicide resistance issues4. Fungicide resistance in powdery mildew and Septoria ...
No. 102 The role of stubble burning in New Zealand cropping systems
Key Points • Stubble burning is valued by some farmers as a rapid, economic, and relatively environmentally benign way of dealing with crop residues without the need for removal of straw by baling or ...
AIMI Cereals Report to 1 October 2021
1 N EW Z EALAND SURVEY OF CEREAL AREAS AND VOLUMES : OCT 1 0 , 20 2 1 ISSN 2744 -5739 The objective of this AIMI survey ...
AIMI Cereals Report to 1 April 2022
ISSN 2744 -5739 1 N EW Z EALAND SURVEY OF CEREAL AREAS AND VOLUMES : APRIL 1, 20 2 2 The objective s of this AIMI survey of New Zealand ...
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Sequence cards: Our Food NZ Guide for teachers / adults Introduction This set features 18 sequences showing where familiar foods and drinks come from, including key intermediate processing ...
FAR summer scholarships poster 2023
Send your CV and a short summary of what you plan to do after graduating to Melanie.Bond@far.org.nz. Applications close Sunday 27 August 2023. Phone 03 345 5783 for further information. ...
2024 FAR Graduate Programme Application Form
FAR Graduate Programme Application Form Name (Last name) (First names) Date of Birth : _______________________________________ Confirm NZ Citizen/Residency: ...
2024 Graduate programme
Graduate Programme Foundation for Arable Research Welcome to the arable industry, the industry that feeds New Zealanders and underpins our vital pastoral industries. The Foundation for ...
New crop opportunities
New cro p opport unities Alternative Crops for the Wairarapa Food Products for the Future The effect of sowing date on the production of two imported high oleic hybrids of ...
GLC AGG expression of interest form
Arable Growth Groups (AGGs) are funded through the Growers Leading Change (GLC) programme to upskill arable growers by sharing existing knowledge around agronomy, business or catchment issues. ...
GLC AGG Handbook
Handbook Guide to help form an Arable Growth Group 2 1 1 Contents Welcome to Growers Leading Change, developed by FAR with co-funding from MPI’s Sustainable Food and Fibres Future Fund ...
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions What is Growers Leading Change? Growers Leading Change (GLC) is an arable industry extension programme which will develop an extension framework to encourage ...
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers 5 July 2023
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers – Regional Data – 5 July 2023 Weekly trap capture of cereal aphids and beneficial insects The charts below show numbers of aphids and beneficial species ...
AIMI MAIZE June 2023 REPORT
NEW ZEALAND SURVEY OF MAIZE AREAS AND VOLUMES: JUNE 1, 2023 The objective of this AIMI survey of maize growers in New Zealand (NZ) was to determine: • the ...
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers 20 July 2023
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers – Regional Data – 20 July 2023 Weekly trap capture of cereal aphids and beneficial insects The charts below show numbers of aphids and beneficial species ...
Considerations for Liquid Systems
Growers Leading Change Information Share Handbook Considerations for liquid injection systems 2 1 ©This publication is copyright to the Foundation for Arable Research and may not be ...
CROP ACTION 30 July 23
Issue 12 Sunday 30 Ju ly 202 3 In this issue of Crop Action: • General: Arable site update, slugs, fertiliser application after rain, soil testing, and soil quality • Oilseed rape ...
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers 28 July 2023
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers – Regional Data – 2 8 July 2023 Weekly trap capture of cereal aphids and beneficial insects The charts below show numbers of aphids and beneficial species ...
2020/21 Cereal Research Results
Cereals Contents 1 Performance of second year wheat cultivars in South Canterbury 2 Winter wheat cultivar mixture demonstration under irrigated and dryland conditions in Mid Ca nterbury 3 20 by 2020 ...
All herbage and vegetable seed reports
H erbage and vegetable seed reports Contents 1 Red beet seed crop tolerance to herbicides used for mallow control 2 White blister disease of radish in response to irrigation 3 Alternative pollinators ...
FAR maize cultivar book 2019/20
FAR HYBRID EVALUATION ADDING VALUE TO THE BUSINESS OF CROPPING PO Box 23133 Hornby Christchurch 8441 New Zealand Tel 03 345 5783 Fax 03 341 7061 Email farfarorgnz wwwfarorgnz FOUNDATION FOR ARABLE ...
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers 4 August 2023
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers Regional Data 4 August 2023 Weekly trap capture of cereal aphids and beneficial insects The charts below show numbers of aphids and beneficial species aphid ...
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers 10 August 2023
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers Regional Data 10 August 2023 Weekly trap capture of cereal aphids and beneficial insects The charts below show numbers of aphids and beneficial species aphid ...
Crop Action 11 August 2023
Issue 13 Sunday 13 August 2023 In this issue of Crop Action Slugs early wild oat control and approval revoked for certain insecticides Installing moisture sensors conducting soil EC and EM surveys ...
Getting ready for spring booklet
In this series FAR researcher's discussed the season to date and how it will impact on spring crop management. Topics included nitrogen use decisions, soil quality, and the latest fungicide resistance ...
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers 18 August 2023
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers Regional Data 18 August 2023 Weekly trap capture of cereal aphids and beneficial insects The charts below show numbers of aphids and beneficial species aphid ...
Crop Action 27 August 2023
Issue 14 Sunday 27 August 202 3 In this issue of Crop Action Regional updates Soil sampling installing moisture sensors early wild oat control and revoked insecticides Cereals Checking stored ...
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers 25 August 2023
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers Regional Data 25 August 2023 Weekly trap capture of cereal aphids and beneficial insects The charts below show numbers of aphids and beneficial species aphid ...
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Foundation for Arable Research Research and Development P ortfolio 20 2 2 202 3 1 The 2022 23 Research and development portfolio FAR has invested 6245 750 in the 202 223 Research and Development RD ...
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers 1 September 2023
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers Regional Data 1 September 2023 Weekly trap capture of cereal aphids and beneficial insects The charts below show numbers of aphids and beneficial species aphid ...
Crop Action 10 September 2023
Issue 15 Sunday 10 September 2023 In this issue of Crop Action Regional updates Soil sampling and fence line weed control Cereals Checking stored grain disease management grass weed control and ...
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers 8 September 23
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers Regional Data 8 September 2023 Weekly trap capture of cereal aphids and beneficial insects The charts below show numbers of aphids and beneficial species aphid ...
14 September 2023: Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers Regional Data 14 September 2023 Weekly trap capture of cereal aphids and beneficial insects The charts below show numbers of aphids and beneficial species aphid ...
C217 Updated guidelines SDH Is for STB
Background Currently the most effective approach to manage Septoria tritici blotch STB in wheat is to use a comprehensive foliar fungicide programme Fungicide programmes rely heavily on the use of ...
85 Mz Northern corn leaf blight
Key management strategies 1 Use cover crops that support faster break down of maize residue or incorporate maize crop residues to minimise overwintering inoculum 2 Plant early in highrisk areas to ...
FAR newsletter spring 2023 WEB
Members of the FAR Board ADDING VALUE TO THE BUSINESS OF CROPPING Foundation for Arable Research PO Box 23133 Hornby Christchurch 8441 Phone 64 3 345 5783 Fax 64 3 341 7061 Follow FAR wwwfarorgnz From ...
From the Ground Up Issue 114
Members of the FAR Board ADDING VALUE TO THE BUSINESS OF CROPPING Foundation for Arable Research PO Box 23133 Hornby Christchurch 8441 Phone 64 3 345 5783 Fax 64 3 341 7061 Follow FAR wwwfarorgnz From ...
C218 Updated guidelines DMI Triazoles for STB
Background Currently foliar fungicides are the most effective approach to managing Septoria tritici blotch STB Applications rely on the use of DMI triazole Group 3 and succinate dehydrogenase ...
2023 PD GLC SOS Facilitator
Position GLC Regional Facilitator 05 FTE Fixed term February 2024 30 June 202 6 Reports to National Programme Coordinator Company Foundation for Arable Research Date 1809 2023 Head office ...
FAR Rules
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FAR Annual Report 2017 2018
Chairmans Annual Report 2017 20 18 This season has given us a glimpse of what climate change may mean to arable farming in the future with increased temperature over the growing season having had a ...
FAR Annual Report 2018 2019
Chairman s Report 2018 201 9 Another year draws to a close and we look back to reflect and learn and look forward to the challenges of 2020 There has been significant change over the last year ...
FAR Annual Report 2019 2020
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FAR Annual Report 2020 2021
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FAR Annual Report 2021 2022
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FAR Annual Report 2021 2022
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Pathfinder soil mapping final
Title Using technology to measure and manage soil variability and its effects on yield Author John Greer and Chris Smith Location c Hew Dalrymple Bulls ManawatuRangitikei Funding X19 54 Growers ...
2022 23 Bio Amino N Try Out FINAL
Title Mid Canterbury alternative N source AGG try out Author Donna Lill Location Canterbury Funding X19 54 FAR and MPI SFFF Take home messages A one year try out in Canterbury found no statistical ...
2022 23 Waikato Alt N FINAL
Title Waikato alternative N source AGG try out Year 1 Author s Sally Linton and Dirk Wallace FAR Location Waikato Funding X19 54 FAR and MPI SFFF Take home messages Less variation in yield than was ...
2023 Pathfinder oversowing FINAL
Title Over sowing forage or cover crops into senescent maize Author John Greer FAR Location C Dion Fleming Rong otea Manawatu Funding X19 54 with in kind contributions from Barenbrug Pioneer and ...
2023 Trichoderma try out FINAL
Title Impacts of Trichoderma atroviride strain LU132 on wheat establishment and yield Author Donna Lill FAR Location Canterbury Funding X19 54 FAR MPI SFFF Acknowledgements Agrimm Technologies ...
2023 Pathfinder Soil mapping FINAL
Title Using technology to measure and manage soil variability and its effects on yield Author John Greer Chris Smith and Dirk Wallace Location Bulls ManawatuRangitikei Funding X19 54 Acknowledgements ...
X136 Non chem weed mgmt stale false seedbeds
Introduction Herbicide based weed management is facing increasing challenges Herbicide resistance in New Zealand is more prevalent than previously thought and is likely to continue to increase 1 ...
X135 Non chem weed mgmt harvest and weed seedbank
Introduction Herbicide based weed management is facing increasing challenges Herbicide resistance in New Zealand is more prevalent than previously thought and is likely to continue to increase 1 ...
X134 Mechanical weed mgmt
Introduction Herbicide based weed management is facing increasing challenges Herbicide resistance in New Zealand is more prevalent than previously thought and is likely to continue to increase 1 ...
X133 Weed mgmt getting timing right
Introduction Herbicide based weed management is facing increasing challenges Herbicide resistance in New Zealand is more prevalent than previously thought and is likely to continue to increase ...
X132 Integrated weed management
Introduction Herbicide based weed management is facing increasing challenges Existing herbicides are being lost due to regulations and market demands Almost no new modes of action are coming to market ...
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers 13 Oct23
Aphid and Beneficial Insect Numbers Regional Data 13 October 2023 Weekly trap capture of cereal aphids and beneficial insects The charts below show numbers of aphids and beneficial species aphid ...
1 GLC On Farm Trials 10 Point Plan
Growers Leading Change Information Share Handbook Running your own onfarm trial the 10 Point Plan 2 1 This publication is copyright to the Foundation for Arable Research and may not be reproduced or ...
2 GLC On Farm Trials Handbook Anna
Growers Leading Change Information Share Handbook OnFarm Trials Handbook 2 1 This publication is copyright to the Foundation for Arable Research and may not be reproduced or copied in any form ...
2 GLC On Farm Trials Handbook
Growers Leading Change Information Share Handbook OnFarm Trials Handbook 2 1 This publication is copyright to the Foundation for Arable Research and may not be reproduced or copied in any form ...
3 GLC On Farm Trials Tips for Crops
Growers Leading Change Information Share Handbook Running your own onfarm trial tips for specific crops 2 1 This publication is copyright to the Foundation for Arable Research and may not be ...
4 GLC On Farm Trials Before Trial Data Sheets
General planning Trial name Date Farm locationname Paddock locationname Trial goal Trial objectives Trial layout and design Trial treatments Plot length Plot width Plot area Planned harvesting width ...
5 GLC On Farm Trials During Trial Data Sheets
Trial name Date Farm locationname Preplanting cultural practices Preplant ground cover Preplant tillage Preplant fertiliser type and amount Preplant chemical type and amount Planting practice Planting ...
6 GLC On Farm Trials End of Trial Data Sheets
End of Trial Data Sheet Trial namelocationdate Preharvest measurements eg lodging bird damage etc Measurement of Measurement date Measurement method Measurement areanumber per plot Plot no 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...
Manawatu Rangitikei strip no till try out FINAL
Page 1 of 4 Title Manawatu Rangitikei try out results 202223 Author John Greer Location Manawatu Rangitikei Funding X 1954 Take home messages Five growers undertook a try out investigating the impact ...