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Managing herbicide resistance in spring spray plans

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Gary Bosley, Technical Specialist in Agronomy and Precision Ag at PGG Wrightson, says any competition from weeds has a negative effect on production.

Research pushes drench intervals well beyond 70 days when grazing forage crop

October 7, 2026

Two summers of forage crop trials have tested whether farmers can cut how often lambs need drenching for internal parasites.

Why FarmUp NZ’s Ben Purua is using SenseHub Dairy Ear Tags

October 6, 2026

Social media personality and founder of FarmUpNZ Ben Purua manages Waimakariri Land Ltd near Tirau, milking 540 cows on 187ha.

Be alert, not alarmed: Prepare early for El Niño

Forecast to Farm, brought to you by Ravensdown, your partner behind the farm gate. Turning weather insights into practical information to help New Zealand farmers plan with confidence.

Farmer Panel: Good neighbour rules need a nuanced approach to pests

On this week's Farmer Panel - sympathy for Southland, AI on farm and good neighbour behaviour.

Report says financial literacy can make or break succession

Are profitability and viability missing from farm succession conversations?

DAIRY Country Panel – Breaking down Fed Farmer’s Ag debate

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Leasing model a way forward for NZ agriculture

Sheep, beef and deer farmers, Stu and Ginny Neal, have built their farming business from scratch. They have worked hard on and off-farm, they have also worked at building both relationships and their reputations as people and custodians of the land. Words Sandra Taylor. Photos Ben Doubleday.

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