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For New Zealand’s fodder beet and forage brassica growers, timing is everything—and so is confidence in your crop protection.
Meet the new standard in potato seed treatment
New Zealand potato growers now have access to a powerful new tool in their crop protection toolkit.
Fresh idea, practical solutions shine in awards
The Fieldays Innovation Awards continue to highlight the depth and diversity of innovation emerging from New Zealand’s primary industries, those behind the event say.
Same tool, more uses, better feed yields
Cyhella, containing 250g/L lambda-cyhalothrin in the form of capsule suspension, is a must have product in the spray shed.
New option for Psa control in kiwifruit
Nufarm’s biological fungicide Botector now has a label extension for Psa control in kiwifruit, giving growers a valuable new tool for managing the industry’s most significant disease.
Backing wool, grassroots sport and the people who always turn up
Iconic NZ apparel brand Norsewear has found a way to keep sports supporters’ heads toasty with its new Wool Blacks beanie, available in time for winter.
Chemical safety blind spots found on farms nationwide
A safety push across sheep, beef and dairy farms has revealed significant gaps in hazardous substances management – and clear, practical ways to fix them, thanks to WorkSafe New Zealand.
Taking the pain out of farm data management
FarmIQ Systems is promoting a new land management app on the basis it offers a simple, low barrier way for farmers and growers to get started with digital tools.
Surprising parasite levels found in West Otago cattle
Recent FECPACK faecal egg count (FEC) testing has uncovered significant hidden parasite burdens in beef cattle in West Otago, despite stock appearing healthy, Techion says.
Meet the next step inglyphosate-resistantryegrass control
Richard Barnes, Coles Contracting viticultural operations manager, knows the wine industry in New Zealand and Australia like the back of his hand.
Cautious agtech adoption delivers consistent results
New Zealand farmers have earned a global edge by consistently yet cautiously taking advantage of emerging agri-technology.
A grass breeding barrier finally gives way
Interest is already building among farmers and plant scientists following a quiet but significant grass breeding breakthrough that could eventually reshape future pastures.
Smart weighing lands on farms
Accurate cattle weights have long mattered to beef farmers, but getting them has often meant extra time, labour and stress on stock.
Pilot looks to smooth way for ag innovations
Australian and New Zealand regulators are testing a new joint registration pathway aimed at speeding up access to agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines on both sides of the Tasman.
Fert security (still) starts at home
Cast your mind back to 1982. Rob Muldoon is Prime Minister of New Zealand, and a flagship project in his ambitious, heavily criticised Think Big infrastructure build-out is just cranking up in Taranaki.
Broader beet range gives more flexibility
Cropmark Seeds has expanded its fodder beet portfolio with the introduction of four new varieties, further strengthening what is now the most extensive fodder beet range available in New Zealand.
EPA clears new tool for beet crops
A new herbicide has been approved for use in beet crops grown for livestock feed, giving farmers another option for controlling problem broadleaved weeds, like velvetleaf.
A defining step for farm plastic recycling
The Government’s approval of a regulated national rural recycling scheme marks a defining moment for New Zealand’s primary sector.
Avoiding rookie spray mistakes (even by professionals)
Keeping spray on target and using it to its best advantage is a science, especially with regional councils cracking-down on spray drift.
Clever weighing lands on farms
Accurate cattle weights have long mattered to beef farmers, but getting them has often meant extra time, labour and stress on stock.