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Despite the cost of growing a maize silage crop rising about 30 per cent in the last four years, growers should not be tempted to cut corners which could result in a reduced yield, Corson Maize national research manager Mike Turner says.

We will look at the following this month: Autumn sown Crops, Gibberellic Acid on pasture, and monitoring stored grain.

August has continued to deliver typical Mid Canterbury winter conditions, with cold temperatures, frosty mornings and the occasional dusting of snow. Despite the colder weather, soil conditions remain relatively dry for this time of year, allowing good access to paddocks when required.

Freeman Roofing are here for all your roofing needs, from roof replacements, repairs and maintenance to expert advice on protecting your home or business.

As our co-operative continues to evolve, we've refined our leadership structure to create greater focus across both Procurement and Sales. This newly created role reflects our commitment to strengthen our understanding of member’s needs, deepen member relationships, support our teams, and deliver even greater value across our farmer-owned co-operative.

It’s 25 years since Ruralco first opened its doors in Rakaia

Honda Country has expanded into Dunsandel, bringing trusted Honda sales, servicing and on-farm support to Selwyn.

Catch cropping is an important tool to help reduce nutrient losses while maintaining productivity. Learn more about the benefits of catch crops following winter forage grazing.

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.