20/11/2024
Researchers are excited about the potential for Epichloë fungal endophytes to protect cereal crops such as wheat from pests and disease, while also reducing chemical use — building on the proven success of endophytes in New Zealand pastures. More
07/10/2024
By combining access to a global research pipeline with local knowledge of forage brassica production in New Zealand, Corteva Agriscience can provide a range of products to deal with weeds and pests. More
07/10/2024
Successfully controlling weeds is important to achieve maximum yield in maize grain and silage crops. More
04/10/2024
A high-tech, broad spectrum copper fungicide from one of New Zealand’s
leading crop protection companies is now BioGro organic certified. More
04/10/2024
A new digital platform for aphid management in cereal crops provides New Zealand arable growers with easy-to-access information, all in one place, to help them decide if they need to use insecticides or not. More
04/10/2024
Helping your farmers get more out of their existing pastures this season – without breaking the bank – could be as easy as implementing a strategic spring weed control programme in coming weeks. More
04/10/2024
Helping farmers and growers get the better of slugs before they get the best of new crops or grass is not just a matter of good planning and preparation this spring. More
04/10/2024
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved the release of a rust fungus to control
the spread of Chilean needle grass, an invasive weed that not only harms animals, but has the potential to cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production. More
04/10/2024
As farm systems evolve to meet efficiency, environmental and wider
sustainability goals, the demand for new solutions is growing. More
03/10/2024
A powerful and dependable new active ingredient to protect apples and pears from key diseases is available for local growers this season. More