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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

Hinds Mechanical Services offers a wide range of services, including WOFs, repairs, vehicle servicing, tyres, and farm bike maintenance.

Locally owned and operated Greg Donaldson Contracting Limited (GDC) has won big at this year’s biennial ANZ Business of the Year Awards held at a black-tie gala dinner at the Ashburton Aviation Museum earlier this year, winning the supreme award and multiple category prizes.

Meridian may not be farmers, but they’re really good at powering them. When you move with or switch your electricity to Meridian and choose to pay your bill through Ruralco, you can take the hassle out of getting connected and enjoy a range of benefits designed to support farming life.

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.

Vetlife Ashburton is a progressive 24-hour veterinary practice, providing gold-standard care for both production (dairy, sheep, beef, and deer) and companion (pets) animals across Mid Canterbury.

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.