Foundation for Arable Research (NZ)
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The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) is an applied research & information transfer organisation responsible primarily to #NZarable growers🌱
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Joined January 2016
We have some photogenetic sheep at our Chertsey research site! We have been implementing grazing into the system at the future farm demonstration.
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Great turnout and perfect weather for our spring feild walk at Balfour, Southland today! @FARarable @SIRC on cereals, grass seed, N mgmt and herbicide resistance.
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Some FAR trials & projects involve taking risks with new management practices & tech, so farmers can understand these before making changes. Listen as Jo Drummond & Owen Gibson discuss two different FAR projects. Watch📺 https://t.co/O31wDAdKKa Listen 🔊 https://t.co/Jc9nBi2pdp
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The countdown to ARIA is on! Join us at our Chertsey Research site on November 26, check out the programme here and register your interest ➡️ https://t.co/ibj9FOoaxP
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This week is mental health awareness week and it is a great time to take a moment to check in with yourself or with others. Check out this previous episode of Cut the Crop with Craig Wiggins talking about health and wellbeing. https://t.co/0EKUCrWYHb
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Today we are here at the NZ Grown Grains launch in Auckland with ambassadors Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie. Find out more about NZ Grown Grains here: https://t.co/ElwzBlN4xj
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Ask FAR AI can now be accessed through What's App, making it even easier and more coinvent to use - even out in the paddock. Taking info from only the FAR website so you know you can trust the answers you get. Follow the steps in the photo to Ask FAR your arable questions!
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Nitrogen is a key crop input, but how much can growers source from the soil? FAR's Abie Horrocks says that by testing and calculating out their soil’s available N supply, growers can reduce their fertiliser spend. Watch📺 https://t.co/O31wDAdKKa Listen 🔊 https://t.co/Jc9nBi2pdp
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Last week FAR's Technology Manager Chris Smith went to Australia to attend combine workshops run by @PrimarySales. This was a great opportunity for Chris to attend and see what these workshops are like over the ditch, before the Primary Sales team come back in December!
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Spring field walks start next week in Methven. Come along to your local event to hear from FAR researchers and guests. The Balfour field walk will also be followed by a BBQ and drinks provided by Ballance and PGG Wrightsons. More info and RSVP ➡️ https://t.co/Q6Bwdypg8X
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Something exciting is coming... we have an Ask FAR AI development being announced very soon. Keep an eye out for the announcement 👀
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Leaft Foods is a Canterbury-based start-up focused on extracting a special protein called Rubisco from leaves. Maury Leyland Penno & Monica Schwass say that they have selected to grow lucerne listen to find out why. Watch📺 https://t.co/O31wDAdKKa Listen🔊 https://t.co/Jc9nBi2pdp
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If you have crop agronomy questions but no time to search the FAR website for answers, let AskFAR AI do it for you! It provides quick and reliable answers to arable crop management questions by scanning the hundreds of resources on the FAR website.
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The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) is an applied research and information transfer organisation responsible primarily to New Zealand arable growers.
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Watch here as FAR's Owen Gibson outlines some ryegrass closing dates and grazing management changes that will help achieve better seed yield in new cultivars. https://t.co/UwpOGB74ZQ
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FAR senior maize researcher Rene van Tilburg says that when visiting maize crops, he often finds yield-limiting factors such as soil compaction, weeds & nematodes. Listen to this week's episode to find out more. Watch📺 https://t.co/O31wDAdKKa Listen 🔊 https://t.co/Jc9nBi2pdp
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In this episode of Cut the Crop, FAR's Dirk Wallace tells Anna Heslop that soil N is continually being replenished and that by measuring and utilising this, growers can save money without impacting on yields. Watch📺 https://t.co/O31wDAdKKa Listen 🔊 https://t.co/Jc9nBi2pdp
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Missed yesterday's fall armyworm chat and website tour webinar? No worries, you can watch the recording here:
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It's that time of year when aphid pressure starts to rise, although aphid numbers haven't risen yet, remember to use aphid chat to help understand the risk to your crop at different growth stages and get updates on aphid and beneficial insect numbers. https://t.co/DmU3vdn2nM
aphidchat.com
Aphid Chat provides updates on New Zealand aphid management in cereals, focusing on risk assessment, monitoring, and insecticide options.
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Check out our latest YouTube video where Jo Drummond takes you through prioritising your cereal fungicide options. Also make sure to subscribe to stay up to date with future videos! https://t.co/KbLzApPHH6
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Ahead of irrigation season, FAR regional facilitator & Canterbury irrigation management consultant Cindy Lowe gives tips on irrigation scheduling, saying that done correctly, it can save thousands & improve yields. Watch📺 https://t.co/O31wDAdKKa Listen 🔊 https://t.co/Jc9nBi2pdp
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