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As I write this update, Canterbury’s Port Hills are burning. With evacuations, monsoon buckets, helicopters, tired firefighters, it all feels very familiar after similar events in 2017. For some time, fire risk has been extreme in many areas throughout New Zealand. The silver lining to this has been excellent conditions for grain and seed harvest, with many arable growers keeping up with harvest without the stresses of regular rainfall events leading to tight harvest windows.

As the rural communities of New Zealand grapple with the challenges posed by extreme weather events and shifting climate patterns, the call for climate adaptation is growing louder.

The economic outlook, coupled with predicted El Niño weather patterns, means the next few months could be challenging for farmers.

Farmers markets provide a vibrant space for people to access locally sourced, seasonal produce while supporting local agriculture.

Post-emergence nitrogen helps brassicas meet their yield potential. With a little help, kale, turnips, swedes and other brassica forage crops can provide high yields of quality feed.

There is a lot of pride that comes from working in a sector that has the most emissions efficient dairy farmers in the world.

There is something interesting happening in the back paddock at the Foundation for Arable Research’s Chertsey Arable Research Site.

El Niño is here this summer and rural insurer FMG is encouraging rural New Zealand to be prepared for the increased risks that they may face with the dry, hot, and windy conditions on the way.

Corteva™ Agriscience has farmers covered with a suite of post emergence forage brassica herbicides that provide a solution for all situations.

Local farmers share their fun and festive tips on farm, because farming doesn’t stop for Christmas.