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The start of the year has kept us on our toes, with plenty of rain, but a few good harvest days in between have kept the month moving. Moist soils and low insect pressure have supported good crop and pasture growth but need continuous monitoring.

This month we will look at fodder beet crops, crops, autumn sown crops, and grass grub control in pasture.

Arable growers worried that some weeds in their crops may have developed herbicide resistance can now get the suspected plants tested for free. 

If target yields or production are not being achieved, and the key macronutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur) are adequately supplied, a micronutrient deficiency may be limiting performance.

Registrations are now open for the 2026 Ruralco Golf Classic, set to be held on Friday, 6 March 2026 at Tinwald Golf Course, with all proceeds once again supporting the Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust.

Ruralco has a proud history of staff achieving significant tenure records, with a select few racking up more than 25 years of service. Today Peter Jacob joins these ranks, and he credits passion, pride, and commitment as the recipe for this remarkable milestone.

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

A new economic report shows New Zealand’s arable industry plays a critical role in supporting livestock farming, food production and seed supply, generating $1.2 billion in direct sales and contributing $1.2 billion to GDP in 2024.

Ruralco's Spend for Your School campaign recently notched up a significant milestone, with $10,000 donated to local primary schools since its inception in March last year.

The end of November, early December has finally brought some settled sunshine across the region, with the odd small pockets of rain helping to freshen crops without slowing progress. Most arable crops are now powering along with strong growth, and many are heading into the tail end of their spraying programmes for the season.