08/12/2016
Disease control in fodder and sugar beet has just got easier with this season's launch of Mondo fungicide from New Plymouth-based Zelam. More
08/12/2016
Now is not the time to relax if you want to keep disease under control. Disease levels are high this year, especially for Septoria leaf blotch and scald, but other diseases are out there as well, according to Neil Waddingham, Bayer CropScience. More
08/12/2016
A bonus product offer for Tordon PastureBoss worked so well last year, Dow AgroSciences has brought at back for another season, and early feedback indicates another strong response. More
12/10/2016
A new-release herbicide not only provides effective knockdown of problem weeds in cereals, it also meets other criteria important to award-winning South Canterbury farmers Nick and Michelle Ward - it has no negative impact on soil or crops. More
12/10/2016
A new version of an insecticide used to help protect corn, wheat, grass and brassica crops has been approved by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). More
12/10/2016
Brassica development or pasture renovation is an important part in the on going process of maximising farmer returns. More
12/10/2016
For the first time this spring, farmers and growers will be able to use a synthetic pyrethroid (SP) insecticide on their fodder beet crops with confidence. More
12/10/2016
The latest herbicide release from Zelam combines improved crop safety with longer weed control in the post plant, pre emergence market for peas and fodder brassicas, including rape, kale, swedes and turnips. More
12/10/2016
After a global shortage of product in recent years, Bayer says it is pleased to announce that Buster supply is fully available for this season. More
22/08/2016
A new-release herbicide with a long application window means problem weeds in cereal crops acn be dealt with in a timely way, even during severe winter cold, says Methven arable farmer, Ron Hydes. More