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It has been suspected for some time and now the numbers prove it; herbicide resistant weeds are widespread on arable farms.
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Sulphur (S) is vital in any farm setting, but often lacking in New Zealand soils, especially in spring when it’s most needed. Despite being essential, relatively cheap and straightforward to apply with other nutrients, S is still easily overlooked.
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For the next three months, we will look at the following: autumn sown arable crops, barley grass control in pasture and weed control in lucerne.
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‘Dry’ has been and remains a commonly used term when describing weather and soil conditions for the first half of 2024. That’s meant favourable conditions for cultivation and drilling post-harvest, however low commodity prices, reduced seed contracts, and high input prices appear to be keeping optimism low among the arable industry.
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For 54 years, ElectraServe has provided comprehensive electrical service to the people of Mid Canterbury.
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Focusing on daily habits helps manage pressure when the going gets tough says Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock.
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In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel Publishing’s most enigmatic heroines.
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North Otago mixed arable farmer Peter Mitchell says he is reconsidering where ryegrass fits in his rotation and is looking for ways to extract more value from the crop. 
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Manta Italian ryegrass is the latest diploid Italian ryegrass from Agricom. Manta has an explosive establishment speed being the fastest starting genetics we have seen to date.
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Ryegrass seed crops are commonly followed in the rotation by an autumn cereal such as wheat. 
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