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Early detection and action are key to keeping fall armyworm populations under control, preventing economic damage to maize and sweetcorn crops, according to Foundation for Arable Research (FAR).

Agronomic tools and practices are available for maize growers facing the headwinds of increasing costs of production, extreme weather events and environmental considerations, Foundation for Arable Research senior maize researcher David Densley says.

Arable farmers are being encouraged to vote before the August 23 deadline in a referendum, which will determine the future of the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR).

Planting green a developing trend here and overseas where growers plant directly into a green crop, will be demonstrated at the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) premier maize field day near Hamilton this month.

The chance to hear a leading US maize researcher at the Foundation for Arable Research’s premier maize event in early 2023 is described as a “once in a lifetime” opportunity.

Climate change could make maize silage a more realistic fodder proposition for South Island dairy farmers, according to researchers speaking at the recent Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) CROPS 2022 event.

South Canterbury arable farmer Andrew Darling is looking to be more sustainable in how he manages his farm, particularly in terms of nitrogen management.

A new digital tool has been launched to help growers make decisions around aphid management and when to act to prevent damage to their crops.

New Zealand’s arable industry is on the hunt for its ‘tall poppies’ – not to chop them down but to celebrate their achievements and to inspire others.

A farm with five or fewer staff and observing social distancing among workers need not register as an essential business.