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October 08, 2020
Irrigation and grass seed crops
How much water do grass seed crops need? When are the critical application times? Can you over-water? What happens if they don’t get enough? FAR’s Herbage Research ...
How much water do grass seed crops need? When are the critical application times? Can you over-water? What happens if they don’t get enough? FAR’s Herbage Research ...
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September 09, 2020
Regenerative arable – soil and profit!
Arable farmer David Birkett explains that the regenerative agriculture label can encompass everything from organic to conventional systems, and outlines his ...
Arable farmer David Birkett explains that the regenerative agriculture label can encompass everything from organic to conventional systems, and outlines his ...
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August 25, 2020
Spring nitrogen for grass seed crops
Soil N test results are all over the place this spring. In this episode, FAR’s Richard Chynoweth discusses N testing, N-use efficiency and how it all impacts o...
Soil N test results are all over the place this spring. In this episode, FAR’s Richard Chynoweth discusses N testing, N-use efficiency and how it all impacts o...
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July 16, 2020
Efficient irrigation: save water and maintain yield.
Recent research has why and how to manage soil variability under irrigation, while tech advances, such as smartphone apps, have made it a lot e...
Recent research has why and how to manage soil variability under irrigation, while tech advances, such as smartphone apps, have made it a lot e...
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July 02, 2020
Maize options for the South Island
Is maize silage a viable crop option for South Island growers? What about maize grain? Chris Sanders, Agronomist for Corson Maize, outlines the pros and cons, no...
Is maize silage a viable crop option for South Island growers? What about maize grain? Chris Sanders, Agronomist for Corson Maize, outlines the pros and cons, no...
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September 24, 2020
Drone flies for pollination – what’s the buzz?
How much do bees like radish and carrot seed crops? Are there any other options to add to the pollination mix? In the episode of Cut the Crop, we tal...
How much do bees like radish and carrot seed crops? Are there any other options to add to the pollination mix? In the episode of Cut the Crop, we tal...
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September 03, 2020
Nailing your grass seed closing dates
FAR herbage researcher Richard Chynoweth explains why Italian and perennial grasses need different treatment, the importance of grazing and silage cutting hei...
FAR herbage researcher Richard Chynoweth explains why Italian and perennial grasses need different treatment, the importance of grazing and silage cutting hei...
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August 13, 2020
How to grow a good crop of seeds peas
Paddock selection, planting speed and harvest drum settings will all affect seed pea yield and quality. Adrian Russell from Plant Research Ltd reminds Alison ...
Paddock selection, planting speed and harvest drum settings will all affect seed pea yield and quality. Adrian Russell from Plant Research Ltd reminds Alison ...
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July 09, 2020
Winter weed management in white clover
Winter is the best time to get on top of weeds in white clover seed crops. FAR’s Richard Chynoweth outlines some management strategies for a range of weeds, ...
Winter is the best time to get on top of weeds in white clover seed crops. FAR’s Richard Chynoweth outlines some management strategies for a range of weeds, ...
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June 25, 2020
Cows + cereals = reduced N and methane
Altering cows’ diets to include arable products such as grains, and maize and cereal silages can reduce urinary N concentrations and methane emissions, whils...
Altering cows’ diets to include arable products such as grains, and maize and cereal silages can reduce urinary N concentrations and methane emissions, whils...
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September 17, 2020
Agtech, tools and toys – what works for arable?
FAR’s Technology research and extension manager, Allister Holmes, outlines his role and some of the projects he’s working on across a range of North...
FAR’s Technology research and extension manager, Allister Holmes, outlines his role and some of the projects he’s working on across a range of North...
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August 26, 2020
pH, lime and spreader technology
Uneven lime spreading can add to paddock and crop yield variability. Allister Holmes talks to Alison Stewart about what the research has shown about just how varia...
Uneven lime spreading can add to paddock and crop yield variability. Allister Holmes talks to Alison Stewart about what the research has shown about just how varia...
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July 30, 2020
Taking hemp from paddock to plate
The Brothers Green supply a range of hemp based foods via mainstream supermarkets, whole food stores and online. Founders Brad Lake and Brendon McIntosh have take...
The Brothers Green supply a range of hemp based foods via mainstream supermarkets, whole food stores and online. Founders Brad Lake and Brendon McIntosh have take...
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June 12, 2020
Future proofing weed, pest and disease management
Resistance, residues and registration all threaten ongoing access to synthetic agrichemicals. FAR CEO Alison Stewart explains how these ‘Three Rs’...
Resistance, residues and registration all threaten ongoing access to synthetic agrichemicals. FAR CEO Alison Stewart explains how these ‘Three Rs’...