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May 24, 2022
Key risk period for cereal aphids
Right now, is the key risk period for the introduction of YDV into cereal crops, which means it’s a key time for decision making around aphid management. In this ...
Right now, is the key risk period for the introduction of YDV into cereal crops, which means it’s a key time for decision making around aphid management. In this ...
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May 02, 2022
The power of a catchment group.
Consent objections, Jobs for Nature, chainsaw safety and Growsafe courses. One Canterbury Catchment Group, Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture Inc, is active in a hug...
Consent objections, Jobs for Nature, chainsaw safety and Growsafe courses. One Canterbury Catchment Group, Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture Inc, is active in a hug...
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April 15, 2022
The good the bad and the ugly…an arable update
Three months into 2022 and there’s been a lot going on for FAR and the arable industry. FAR CEO Alison Stewart joins Anna Heslop to talk about the we...
Three months into 2022 and there’s been a lot going on for FAR and the arable industry. FAR CEO Alison Stewart joins Anna Heslop to talk about the we...
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March 24, 2022
Understanding soil test results
Do you know your anions from your cations? Can you rely on the release of anaerobically mineralisable N? Do your consultant’s recommended application rates make ...
Do you know your anions from your cations? Can you rely on the release of anaerobically mineralisable N? Do your consultant’s recommended application rates make ...
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March 03, 2022
Emissions pricing…we need your ideas!
From 2025 farmers will have to pay for agricultural greenhouse gas emissions – now is your chance to have your say about what that payment system should look ...
From 2025 farmers will have to pay for agricultural greenhouse gas emissions – now is your chance to have your say about what that payment system should look ...
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May 18, 2022
Sharing knowledge to support decision making
A group of young North Otago arable growers is working together to understand how to reduce costs and increase profitability on their farms. Alison Ste...
A group of young North Otago arable growers is working together to understand how to reduce costs and increase profitability on their farms. Alison Ste...
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April 28, 2022
Ukraine, agflation and global security
Scottish farmer and agronomist, Gordon Rennie, aka “The Oatfather” talks to Alison Stewart about the how the war in Ukraine is affecting friends living there...
Scottish farmer and agronomist, Gordon Rennie, aka “The Oatfather” talks to Alison Stewart about the how the war in Ukraine is affecting friends living there...
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April 05, 2022
Cocksfoot growers’ questions answered
In the last four seasons, cocksfoot seed growers have been battling an unknown disease that has reduced yields by up to 75%. Today we’re talking to Richard...
In the last four seasons, cocksfoot seed growers have been battling an unknown disease that has reduced yields by up to 75%. Today we’re talking to Richard...
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March 16, 2022
Cereal cultivar resistance is the key!
You can’t do much about the weather, but you can choose a cereal cultivar that will be better able to cope with whatever the seasons throw at it. That’s the ...
You can’t do much about the weather, but you can choose a cereal cultivar that will be better able to cope with whatever the seasons throw at it. That’s the ...
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February 23, 2022
Reducing soil runoff – what works?
Cultivation practices, winter fallows, setback widths and planting plans can all impact on just how much soil a farm may lose during a major rainfall event. In t...
Cultivation practices, winter fallows, setback widths and planting plans can all impact on just how much soil a farm may lose during a major rainfall event. In t...
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May 13, 2022
Integrated pest management – you’re probably already doing it!
Many people think that IPM is complex and is something that you either do, or don’t do, on farm. But Fiona Burnett and Harry Creissen...
Many people think that IPM is complex and is something that you either do, or don’t do, on farm. But Fiona Burnett and Harry Creissen...
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April 20, 2022
The real cost of growing cropsFederated Farmers’ Herbage Seed spokesman John McCaw says the recent harvest combined with increasing costs and the international situation may lead to a rethink about fu...
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March 31, 2022
Profitable, environmentally friendly arable systems
A Growers Leading Change group in Eiffelton, near Ashburton, is investigating options for improving both environmental issues and farm profits. ...
A Growers Leading Change group in Eiffelton, near Ashburton, is investigating options for improving both environmental issues and farm profits. ...
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March 11, 2022
Autumn sowing warning...weeds and pests rampant
The wet summer didn’t help harvest much, but it’s been great for slugs, grass grub and weed seed set. In this edition of Cut the Crop, Richard Chyno...
The wet summer didn’t help harvest much, but it’s been great for slugs, grass grub and weed seed set. In this edition of Cut the Crop, Richard Chyno...
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February 17, 2022
Maize research tackling the big issues!
Techniques to beat climate change, different approaches for different soils and even for different Islands, Alison Stewart talks to FAR’s David Densley, who...
Techniques to beat climate change, different approaches for different soils and even for different Islands, Alison Stewart talks to FAR’s David Densley, who...