Arable

With disputes becoming more common, the industry needs new standards.

Use of humates together with urea could increase pasture production by almost a third, research shows.

Growers are eyeing one of the best yields in four or five years.

It’s not something growers want to hear, but climate variations suggest a new approach, maize conference told.

Value of seed exports was 27% up on previous year.

Analysing the nutrient level of harvested crops can improve returns and yields.

Chilean needle grass could spread throughout country, researchers say.

A Southland arable farmer and whisky distiller wants to make sure a century-old sheep and arable farm can live another 100 years by using its own grain in an on-farm whisky distillery.

Evolution from precision agriculture to digital agriculture on the agenda.

English arable farmer describes system to NZ farmers at FAR field day.

Stock sitting at almost twice the levels this time last year.

Strategy must aim to maximise results and minimise consequences, Lincoln forum hears.

More than 1000 delegates expected at 28th Asian Seed Congress.

Time runs out on training for new paperless certification system.

FAR bringing experienced Aussie team to NZ to work on the best set-up, front to back.

They also want useful tools – including GM – to be put in growers’ hands.

Environmental advocates launch new application for EPA review of herbicide.

Charlotte Connoley becomes the first woman to head the grain and seed trade association.

Weather a bit of a worry as milk payout effects ripple across silage outlook.

Listed medicinal cannabis company launches in Germany.

Simon and Kate Nitschke of Arable Solutions awarded Paul Baker Cup.

FAR offers advice on lowering a significant arable production cost.

Strong support for foundation from the 31% who turned out to vote in referendum.

MPI commits $8.4m to climate-resilient pastures programme.

Crop choices changing as milk price slump ripples across sector.

Agronomy on podium alongside new recognition for breeders.

The Arable Farmer of the Year is a progressive, innovative farmer, writes Annette Scott.

Twelve winners named at Arable Awards of New Zealand 2023. gala event in Christchurch

Collapse of Black Sea grain agreement likely to affect grain import prices.

Strong field notable for number of young leaders and innovators.

World-first initiative aims to reinforce NZ’s reputation as trusted producer.

A Mid Canterbury farmer is newest associate director on the FAR board.

Outcome could be even worse than estimates if rain continues to prevent harvest.

It’s important to drive your decisions with high-quality data, collected through well-planned, accurate field trials, says an agronomy informatics expert

AgResearch says on the contrary, ‘we’re excited about potential of HME ryegrass’.

Clover and endophyte products in development alongside HME ryegrass.