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September 12, 2022
Why good soil is good business
A new FAR Focus book called “Good Soil is Good Business” is about to be released. In this episode of Cut the Crop, Anna Heslop talks to the book’s author FAR’s Abie ...
A new FAR Focus book called “Good Soil is Good Business” is about to be released. In this episode of Cut the Crop, Anna Heslop talks to the book’s author FAR’s Abie ...
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August 24, 2022
A chat with the FAR Chair
FAR board chair Steven Bierema talks to Alison Stewart about the challenges and opportunities facing the arable industry and FAR's goals for the coming year.
FAR board chair Steven Bierema talks to Alison Stewart about the challenges and opportunities facing the arable industry and FAR's goals for the coming year.
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July 26, 2022
Growing crops for plant-based protein
Rapidly rising international consumer demand for plant-based protein provides arable growers with a potential new market opportunity. In this episode of Cut t...
Rapidly rising international consumer demand for plant-based protein provides arable growers with a potential new market opportunity. In this episode of Cut t...
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July 13, 2022
Fall armyworm pest incursion update
Alison Stewart and Ivan Lawrie from FAR discuss the ongoing biosecurity response to fall armyworm, the likelihood of it establishing in New Zealand and the plan...
Alison Stewart and Ivan Lawrie from FAR discuss the ongoing biosecurity response to fall armyworm, the likelihood of it establishing in New Zealand and the plan...
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June 23, 2022
Declaring war on grassweeds!
Grass weeds are a big headache for many grain and seed growers. In this episode of Cut the Crop, Alison Stewart talks to Hugh Wigley, farmer leader of a Growers Leadin...
Grass weeds are a big headache for many grain and seed growers. In this episode of Cut the Crop, Alison Stewart talks to Hugh Wigley, farmer leader of a Growers Leadin...
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September 07, 2022
Grower group tackles minimum till challenges
It’s generally accepted that clay soils and wet springs make minimum tillage too challenging when establishing maize in many parts of the lower North I...
It’s generally accepted that clay soils and wet springs make minimum tillage too challenging when establishing maize in many parts of the lower North I...
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August 18, 2022
Why our seed industry is the envy of others
Celebrated senior researcher Phil Rolston reflects on his long career and says that despite retiring from FAR he enjoys the industry too much to walk aw...
Celebrated senior researcher Phil Rolston reflects on his long career and says that despite retiring from FAR he enjoys the industry too much to walk aw...
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July 25, 2022
Integrated Pest Management
Australian integrated pest management expert Paul Horne has just spent a week in New Zealand. In this episode of Cut the Crop Alison Stewart and Paul define IPM and disc...
Australian integrated pest management expert Paul Horne has just spent a week in New Zealand. In this episode of Cut the Crop Alison Stewart and Paul define IPM and disc...
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July 07, 2022
From microbes to fish meal…get involved with trying out alternative N options!
Rocketing prices and environmental responsibility are two key factors leading arable growers to think carefully about...
Rocketing prices and environmental responsibility are two key factors leading arable growers to think carefully about...
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June 09, 2022
Agricultural greenhouse gas emissions pricing recommendation explained
He Waka Eke Noa has provided government with a recommendation on how to introduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions prici...
He Waka Eke Noa has provided government with a recommendation on how to introduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions prici...
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August 31, 2022
The keys to unlocking maize’s enormous yield potential
Maize growers are facing the headwinds of increasing cost of production, climate changes and environmental considerations, says FAR researche...
Maize growers are facing the headwinds of increasing cost of production, climate changes and environmental considerations, says FAR researche...
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August 02, 2022
Getting the most out of biologicals and liquid injectables
A Methven-based Arable Growth Group are experimenting with biological products as a way to become more environmentally and financially su...
A Methven-based Arable Growth Group are experimenting with biological products as a way to become more environmentally and financially su...
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July 20, 2022
Addressing grain quality challenges in Hawkes Bay
What do you do when you’re worried about the influence of climate variability on disease and grain quality in your region? A group of Hawkes Bay c...
What do you do when you’re worried about the influence of climate variability on disease and grain quality in your region? A group of Hawkes Bay c...
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June 23, 2022
Understanding the ‘complex beast’ that is Ramularia
In this episode of Cut the Crop, Alison Stewart talks to Fiona Burnett, from Scotland’s Rural College about Ramularia. They cover current chemic...
In this episode of Cut the Crop, Alison Stewart talks to Fiona Burnett, from Scotland’s Rural College about Ramularia. They cover current chemic...
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June 03, 2022
Protecting fungicide efficacy – a UK perspective
In a worst-case scenario, new fungicide actives may ‘break’ within three years. In this episode of Cut the Crop, Fiona Burnett from Scotland's Rura...
In a worst-case scenario, new fungicide actives may ‘break’ within three years. In this episode of Cut the Crop, Fiona Burnett from Scotland's Rura...