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Don’t rush first fungicides

FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE means a change to disease control strategies in cereals will likely be needed this spring but while disease risk has increased, the answer is unlikely to be spray earlier, the Foundation for Arable Research says.

Fodder beet tips aplenty

RESTRICT SUPPLEMENTS, don’t worry too much about protein, and keep stock on it were just a few of many fodder beet utilisation tips shared with the field day crowd on Warren and Andrea Leslie’s farm near Cave.

Varroa links bees susceptible to other issues

A JOINT New Zealand-French study showing varroa makes bees much more susceptible to other problems confirms what beekeepers have learnt from experience, say industry leaders.

Mating advice – no more inductions!

WITH SCHEDULED inductions banned as from next season the annual barrage of mating management advice seems set to be more intense than ever.

Loyal to brand because it keeps delivering on marginal country

REPOROA DAIRY farmers Robin and Annette Broderson have only ever owned Massey Ferguson tractors, finding no reason to look at other brands, says distributor Agco.

Boost to speciality tractor market

TRACTOR MAKER New Holland says its newest offering, the T4.105 F/N/V, has new safety and ergonomic features.

Payout risk after GDT drop – again

AFTER A 6% drop in the GDT this week, the ASB says the risks are increasingly of a payout on the downside of $5.80/kgMS.

Oz turns to selfies in free trade bid

AUSTRALIAN DAIRY Farmers (ADF) have launched a selfie campaign to push for a China free trade agreement which they say will put them on an equal footing with New Zealand farmers.

Five vie for DairyNZ director position

FIVE NOMINATIONS have been received for the farmer-elected director position on the DairyNZ board.

Forest grant scheme will help control erosion

FOREST OWNERS say the government's decision to reinstate the Afforestation Grant Scheme will be welcomed by farmers and regional councils fighting soil erosion in steep hill country.