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June 12, 2020
But wait, there’s more – progress in biosecurity
The arable industry has tackled several weed, pest and disease incursions in recent years. FAR’s Ivan Lawrie discusses how the arable industry has ...
The arable industry has tackled several weed, pest and disease incursions in recent years. FAR’s Ivan Lawrie discusses how the arable industry has ...
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May 22, 2020
BYDV and aphids - to spray or not to spray?
As early sown cereals approach tillering and seed treatment protection runs out, how do you manage cereal aphids and the risk of BYDV? FAR cereal expert...
As early sown cereals approach tillering and seed treatment protection runs out, how do you manage cereal aphids and the risk of BYDV? FAR cereal expert...
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March 10, 2020
Nitrogen - managing within limits
How well do you understand the nitrogen cycle and the different spoil tests associated with growing crops? Farm Systems expert Diana Mathers (FAR) runs through a ...
How well do you understand the nitrogen cycle and the different spoil tests associated with growing crops? Farm Systems expert Diana Mathers (FAR) runs through a ...
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March 10, 2020
Cereal cultivars - finding your perfect match
Cereal expert Jo Drummond (FAR) outlines some important genetic traits to look for when selecting cereal cultivars for the coming season. Resources: ...
Cereal expert Jo Drummond (FAR) outlines some important genetic traits to look for when selecting cereal cultivars for the coming season. Resources: ...
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June 05, 2020
Cherishing herbicides – hold on to what we’ve got!
The weeds are fighting back…herbicide resistance is an increasing problem across the globe. Weed management expert Carol Mallory-Smith from Orego...
The weeds are fighting back…herbicide resistance is an increasing problem across the globe. Weed management expert Carol Mallory-Smith from Orego...
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May 08, 2020
Biopesticides – what are they and do they work?
Biopesticides…What are they? Do they work? How? What questions should you ask before buying them? FAR CEO Prof Alison Stewart outlines the pros and ...
Biopesticides…What are they? Do they work? How? What questions should you ask before buying them? FAR CEO Prof Alison Stewart outlines the pros and ...
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March 10, 2020
World first crop pest eradication
Collaboration between government, growers, industry and local community in the Wairarapa has culminated in a world first eradication of pea weevil. Karen Williams...
Collaboration between government, growers, industry and local community in the Wairarapa has culminated in a world first eradication of pea weevil. Karen Williams...
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March 10, 2020
FAR then and now – 25 years of adding value
Two for the price of one! Join current and past FAR CEOs, Alison Stewart and Nick Pyke for a chat about past, present and possible future arable researc...
Two for the price of one! Join current and past FAR CEOs, Alison Stewart and Nick Pyke for a chat about past, present and possible future arable researc...
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May 28, 2020
OverseerFM just got easier for arable!
FAR’s ProductionWise® recording system just got better…it can now export farm data directly to OverseerFM. ProductionWise® Manager, Melanie Bates explains ho...
FAR’s ProductionWise® recording system just got better…it can now export farm data directly to OverseerFM. ProductionWise® Manager, Melanie Bates explains ho...
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March 10, 2020
US crops and no-till - how do we compare
What’s happening in the US corn world? Allister Holmes (FAR) returns from the Mid-west with the latest on US climate, corn markets, machinery and more.
What’s happening in the US corn world? Allister Holmes (FAR) returns from the Mid-west with the latest on US climate, corn markets, machinery and more.
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March 10, 2020
Transforming variability into profitability
How do you set up crop management zones within a paddock and why would you bother? Allister Holmes (FAR) explains how harvest yield monitor data can be ...
How do you set up crop management zones within a paddock and why would you bother? Allister Holmes (FAR) explains how harvest yield monitor data can be ...