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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

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As we move into late autumn, the first frosts have arrived across the region, signalling a clear shift into winter conditions. Recent rainfall has been welcomed for soil moisture, but it has also made paddock access challenging, with many areas turning sticky underfoot.

This month we’ll cover crops, autumn sown crops, grass grub control in pasture, and monitoring stored grain.

The arable industry’s best and brightest are being sought following a call for nominations for the 2026 Arable Awards.

Some of New Zealand’s best-loved food brands have been quick to sign up for a new campaign which reinforces their home-grown status.

Agrecovery will be completing a large drum collection for the whole of New Zealand starting on the 1st of May.

March was a typically busy month on farm and with A&P shows in full swing keeping many growers on the go alongside day-to-day operations. Weather conditions have largely played ball, with a run of settled days allowing good progress. While soil moisture is on the drier side, there has been enough moisture to make paddocks a bit sticky for drilling and spraying.