Unexpectedly faacing the end-of-life of the Seed Crop Isolation Distance (SCID) digital mapping platform used to prevent cross-pollination between vegetable seed crops, the industry swung into gear. Find out more here. Watch bit.ly/35ZJ9cS Listen bit.ly/2D7RDQq

CROPS is just around the corner and the full programme is out now! Find out all the details for the day and register now on the FAR website ➡️ far.org.nz/events/crops-2026…

Irrigation NZ principal technical advisor Stephen McNally has followed the development of the 2 new laws replacing the old Resource Management Act. Find out what this means for the food and fibre sector here. Watch📺 bit.ly/35ZJ9cS Listen 🔊 bit.ly/2D7RDQq

A Canterbury guide, “Selecting native plants that attract beneficial insects”, has been developed to help farmers, growers establish native plantings that support pollination and pest control. Watch bit.ly/35ZJ9cS Listen bit.ly/2D7RDQq

With high fertiliser prices, some growers are being encouraged to try out biological alternatives. Find out more in this week's Cut the Crop with Ballance Agri-Nutrients science strategy manager Warwick Catto. Watch bit.ly/35ZJ9cS Listen bit.ly/2D7RDQq

The maize planting season is approaching and with a strong El Nino weather pattern forecast, what actions can growers take to maintain yields? FAR’s senior maize researcher Rene van Tilburg provides some tips. Watch bit.ly/35ZJ9cS Listen bit.ly/2D7RDQq

2026 Arable Farmer of the Year John McCaw specialises in ryegrass and cocksfoot seed production as well as owning a seed dressing business at Methven. Find out more in this week's Cut the crop. Watch bit.ly/35ZJ9cS Listen bit.ly/2D7RDQq

Danish arable growers have few ag-chem active ingredients available, so have no option but to adopt integrated weed management, says Danish weed expert Mette Sonderskov. Watch bit.ly/35ZJ9cS Listen bit.ly/2D7RDQq

Next week are our spring field walks! Come along to hear info to help you prepare for the rest of the season. More info and register here: far.org.nz/events

Taylor McGill, a masters student from Oklahoma, has been interning with the FAR coms team. She says that coming from a dry US state makes it hard to comprehend that some places need drainage tiles for excess water. Watch bit.ly/35ZJ9cS Listen bit.ly/2D7RDQq

Spring field walks are coming up later this month. This year we have tailored content to help you prepare for the El Nino system. Find out more and register here ➡️ far.org.nz/events

Check out this series of short videos all about making sure you are ready for irrigation season. youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…

Two Canadian spraying experts Tom Wolf & Jason Deveau have just completed two weeks of FAR spraying workshops across NZ. In this week's Cut the Crop, they reflect on how spray set-ups are different in NZ. Watch📺 bit.ly/35ZJ9cS Listen 🔊 bit.ly/2D7RDQq

FAR is running a series of weed workshops looking at all the tools available for weed control. Kyle Baxter of Ecorobotix details a high-tech option, which can identify and spray weeds from about 2mm in size. Watch📺 bit.ly/35ZJ9cS Listen 🔊 bit.ly/2D7RDQq

How do you find out your soil's Potentially Mineralisable Nitrogen and how do you use it? These are questions Dirk Wallace answered in last week's webinar. If you missed it you can watch the recording here: youtu.be/Eg7xf-gEiQo?si=xbPS…

A solar farm at Lincoln University aims to show how land can be used to grow crops while generating solar energy. Lecturer Pieter-Willem Hendriks says that microclimate changes under the panels will be researched. Watch bit.ly/35ZJ9cSz Listen bit.ly/2D7RDQq

We joined South Canterbury grower Michael Tayler in the tractor to see how preparations for spring are progressing. With some crops already in the ground and more to come, it's a busy time on farm.

Preparing paddocks for the next growing season takes careful planning and a range of approaches. South Canterbury grower Peter Hewson is busy getting paddocks ready across his mixed arable operation, setting the foundation for the season ahead.

Craig ‘Wiggy’ has many roles in the rural sector but is known for being the force behind several rural health & wellness initiatives. He says that it's about not being afraid to ask someone if they're not feeling okay. Watch bit.ly/35ZJ9cS Listen bit.ly/2D7RDQq