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We will look at the following this month: Autumn sown Crops, Barley Grass Control, Lucerne Crops and Monitoring stored grain.

July is firmly winter mode on farm. Crops are ticking along quietly, soils remain cold and wet, and attention turns to spring planning, monitoring crop health, and making the most of any suitable weather windows.

Two Canadian spraying experts, Tom Wolf and Jason Deveau, are visiting New Zealand in early August to ensure that arable growers are hitting the target with this key piece of equipment.

Bringing the farming community together, strengthening existing relationships and forging new connections has been the focus of this year’s Ruralco Instore Days.

Canterbury Motorcycles, formerly known as Chapmans Garage, is a local business that has been serving Mid Canterbury region for years.

Mitre 10 has been equipping, inspiring, and supporting Kiwi DIYers and tradies since 1974.

Local connections are the mainstay of Ruralco’s Instore Days, with the annual event creating the perfect occasion for Mid Canterbury’s farming community to come together.

A Central Canterbury business which turns malting barley into a key ingredient in beer making has celebrated its 100 per cent New Zealand grown-status with a special event.

Seasonal conditions through the past month have remained cool and settled, with consistent frosts and frequent fog slowing overall biological activity. Grass growth has effectively come to a standstill across most areas as soil temperatures continue to decline through May.

We will look at the following this month: Autumn sown Crops, Barley Grass Control, Lucerne Crops and Monitoring stored grain