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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.

Rural Contractors NZ has launched a campaign on the risks of fatigue in their industry. CEO Andrew Olsen says, because they work seasonally, drive big machines and face weather and crop timing challenges, rural contractors need to manage fatigue risks.

After weaning, the focus has traditionally gone onto the lamb crop, but for ewes, the period between weaning and mating in Autumn is important for reproductive efficiency.

In irrigation management, it is interesting to consider the old adage that “You can’t manage what you don’t measure”. Or could that be, what you can only model?

The longer days and creeping warmth signal that it’s time to look ahead and plan for the summer months on farm. For some across the country, the climbing temperatures follow some extreme wet weather during spring, the impacts of which will still be felt while making summertime decisions.

Corteva Agriscience leverages global research and local knowledge of forage brassica production in New Zealand to offer a range of herbicides and insecticides that combat weeds and pests effectively.