07/12/2022
Farmers growing leafy forage brassicas have another option available for grass weed control in their crops since ignite from Arxada was approved for use in 2021. More
07/12/2022
Researchers looking for a good site to test a possible biocontrol agent for manuka beetle on the West Coast last autumn found instead something else that wasn’t supposed to be there. More
07/12/2022
A free online tool that helps growers manage risks associated with agrichemical use on their land has received a significant upgrade, with improved functionality and the addition of a powerful new mapping system to help identify environmentally sensitive areas. More
07/12/2022
Like it or loathe it, exotic forestry and carbon sequestration is bound to be a topic of conversation at some stage for almost everyone involved in agriculture. More
07/12/2022
New Zealand’s recent inclusion in a global award showcasing sustainable land use is a great opportunity to shine a light on advances made by many local producers in recent years.
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07/12/2022
The approval of Mavrik® Aquaflo insecticide (Mavrik) for forage brassicas is welcome news for spray contractors, according to Adama new Zealand commercial manager Daren Mabey. More
07/12/2022
The environmental protection authority (EPA) has released a summary report of submissions about Hydrogen cyanamide, a key chemical used in the kiwifruit industry. More
07/12/2022
Registering a new product in New Zealand is often a lengthy process due to the challenges of our regulatory process. This ultimately affects the availability of new crop protection and animal health choices for farmers and growers. More
01/11/2022
Last year, summer grass with resistance to nicosulfuron, a sulfonylurea in the ALS inhibitor (Group 2), was recorded for the first time in New Zealand. it was another urgent warning that some of our herbicide use is unsustainable. More
01/11/2022
Contractors reckon there is one thing that doesn’t standout about new Biogro certified Ironmax Pro – the smell. More