Agronomy Guides & Advice

Don’t spray blind October is spray-out season. Pastures are being taken out for cropping, and drills are lining up. But before you pull the trigger, take a walk. Those damp hollows, gullies, and wet corners in your paddock aren’t just awkward to wor...

Fodder beet has earned its place in New Zealand farming systems as a high-energy, high-yield winter feed. But it’s also one of the most unforgiving crops to establish. Get the setup wrong, and you’re chasing it all season. Get it right, and you’ll pu...

Spring cereals have plenty to offer – but they move fast, to make them pay, the first 6–8 weeks after drilling are crucial. That’s when weeds compete hardest, and when nitrogen demand begins to build. Two levers make the biggest difference to final ...

Getting a spring crop off to the right start isn’t about luck - it’s about stacking the odds in your favour. The first six weeks after sowing are critical, and small missteps at this stage can echo right through to harvest. Here are five factors that...

In a season where commodity prices are looking good and finance costs are starting to ease there’s never been a better time to catch up on pasture renovation. Pasture isn’t just a backdrop - it’s the engine room of Kiwi farming. Every kilo of milk s...

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to get serious about planning your fodder beet crop for the season ahead. Success doesn’t just happen – it’s the result of getting a lot of small but important details right from the very start. Everythi...