Foundation for Arable Research (NZ)
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The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) is an applied research & information transfer organisation responsible primarily to #NZarable growers🌱
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Joined January 2016
Last week Jon Myhill and Kate Baker from the UK Maize Growers Association were here visiting maize growers around the North Island. This is what Jon had to say about what he saw.
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Going to be a lovely day down at NCRS once the mist clears 🌽
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Things are all ready to go at our Northern Crops Research Site for our maize field day tomorrow! Not too late to register ➡️
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Maize pest fall armyworm populations are 2 to 3 weeks more advanced than in previous years. FAR biosecurity officer Ash Mills says crop scouting is key, to assess fall armyworm, but also natural predator activity. Watch📺 Listen 🔊
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Our visitors from the UK Maize Growers Association are here, yesterday and today they are in the Manawatu. Yesterday they visited Dion Fleming's new drying facility. Catch them at our other North Island maize events next week, more info here➡️
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FAR is aware of that there are many bulky clover crops out there at the moment. Our latest herbage update outlines five years of research into pre-harvest management of bulky clover. Read it here ➡️
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RT @Hort_News: Populations of fall armyworm are two to three weeks more advanced than they have been in previous seasons, bringing calls fo…
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Only one week until our annual maize field day! Covering topics such as combine efficiency, nitrogen and weed management, you won't want to miss this. Register now ➡️
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Missed our webinar on soil microbes with Prof Linda Kinkel earlier this month? Check out the recording here ➡️
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Find out more about our maize field day next week! Register here ➡️
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Getting the best value from maize management is the focus of FAR’s annual maize field day at its research site near Hamilton on Feb 4. Come to catch up on the latest in nitrogen management and weed strategies. Watch📺 Listen 🔊
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Come along to a maize field walk tour with guests Jon Myhill and Kate Baker from the UK Maize Growers Association. Come to all three or just one! Lunch provided in Bulls please register for the Bulls event for catering purposes ➡️
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Some amazing entries coming through for our Arable Photo Competition! Enter your photos here for the chance to win a Weber Baby Q: 📷 A young fodder beet crop by Hamish Walker
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“Old dogs can learn new tricks” – Ash Mills FAR's Biosecurity Officer has been trying to teach his dog Bruce to sniff out fall armyworm for fun (its worked a few times).
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Only two weeks until our annual Northern Crops Research Site annual field day! Join UK maize experts, AgResearch and FAR staff to learn about the key aspects of maize management. Register here ➡️
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FAR has just implemented a new regional strategy aimed at increasing grower engagement and feedback. This will be based around FAR’s seven regional Arable Research Groups, with support from facilitators. Watch📺 Listen 🔊
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Come along to our North Island maize field walks with a UK twist! Join FAR staff and international guests Jon Myhill and Kate Baker from the UK Maize Growers Association for a field walk and discussion. Find more info and register here ➡️
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RT @Rural_News: Arable growers are being invited to supply samples of their harvested crops as part of a project which uses an alternative…
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Arable growers can supply samples of harvested crops as part of the UK-YEN programme, which measures nutrients in grain. FAR regional facilitator Donna Lill says that this provides another way to measure the effectiveness of fertiliser applications. Watch📺 Listen 🔊
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YEN grain testing is back for 2025! This year samples are being analysed at Hills Lab instead of being sent to the UK, samples will be analysed for the 12 essential macro and micro nutrients. The cost per sample is $160, for more info check out this weekend's podcast.
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