MenuDirect drilling new pasture? Watch for slugs and grass grub. Region: All NZ If pasture establishment by direct drilling is going to be used, check those pastures for slugs and …
Direct drilling new pasture? Watch for slugs and grass grub. Region: All NZ If pasture establishment by direct drilling is going to be used, check those pastures for slugs and …
Delay sowing pasture until early March, if possible Region: All NZ Argentine stem weevil is a significant threat to seedling grasses, even those infected with endophyte, at this time of …
Be vigilant for velvetleaf Region: All NZ In 2016 velvetleaf seed was introduced to NZ as a contaminant of fodder beet seed and planted in many properties throughout NZ. To …
Consider Argentine stem weevil in pasture/crop establishment Region: Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington. Argentine stem weevil is building up in the North Island …
Consider growing forage crops to combat summer grasses. Region: Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Taranaki. If your run-out pasture was infested with summer-active grass weeds last summer, consider growing …
Spring pasture renewal or renovation after grass grub/porina damage? Region: Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu, Whanganui, Wellington, Marlborough, Nelson/Tasman, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, Southland For spring sowing or renovating pastures …
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When ordering grass seed select suitable endophytes and check that the endophyte you select has been assessed in the grass variety you order. In ryegrass, AR1 and AR37, and diploids …
Argentine stem weevil is a significant threat to seedling grasses, even those infected with endophyte, at this time of year. This also applies to cereal and maize crops. If it …
Argentine stem weevil is building up in the North Island and will need to be considered in pasture and crop establishment. Insecticide coated seed may be a viable control option …