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Greenfeed oats are an essential component of New Zealand's winter-feeding systems. Sown in autumn, they provide high-quality, fast-growing feed to sustain livestock through the colder months.

With herbicide resistance rising in New Zealand, arable farmers are being warned not to continually rely on the same chemical products or risk weeds developing resistance.

As daylight hours shorten and colder temperatures are on the horizon, choosing a reliable performing cultivar is key to maximising winter feed in the coming months.

March Agronomy Update from Ashburton Store Manager, Bill Cabout.

In New Zealand, pasture pests and animal health issues can significantly impact farm productivity. Innovative solutions like RGT18, a new endophyte from RAGT, are helping to address these challenges, creating healthier and more resilient farm environments.

As the world awaits the return of Donald Trump to the White House, there has been a lot of conversation about what any resulting shifts in global trade dynamics might be. I thought it was a good time to add to the conversation my key observations for New Zealand farmers.

Dairy farmers weighing up a move into share farming next season should take time to know their numbers before signing on the dotted line, Federated Farmers leaders say.

Otago high country farmer jack cocks has spent the past eleven years recovering from a life-threatening brain aneurysm. He’s given around 30 presentations, here and overseas, on how farmers can ‘thrive in the face of adversity’.

Ruralco’s Ashburton store has been meeting farmers’ needs for nearly 50 years while navigating the ebbs and flows of an ever-changing agricultural industry.

Give your garden a colourful makeover by painting terracotta or ceramic flowerpots—a great activity to do alone or with the kids during the holidays. Place them around your outdoor entertaining area for a burst of colour that will be sure to delight this summer.