Agronomy Guides & Advice

How forage crops are changing the drench resistance game Drench resistance is no longer a problem sitting somewhere else. It is here, widespread, and on many New Zealand sheep properties it is quietly costing money every season through slower growth...

What the numbers actually say Fertiliser prices are climbing and every farmer is asking the same question, do you cut back or keep investing. The reality is this is not a simple call and getting it wrong in either direction will cost you, which is w...

It's no secret that home-grown grass is the cheapest feed on farm. But as days shorten and soil temperatures drop, so does pasture production. One of the most cost-effective tools available to counter this is gibberellic acid (GA3) - a naturally occu...

As we move through autumn pasture establishment, slug pressure is starting to show up - particularly where paddocks have been direct drilled into heavy covers or where conditions have stayed wet. Slugs can take out a surprising amount of plant estab...

Stampede CM142: A New Benchmark in Perennial Ryegrass Performance From Autumn 2026, New Zealand farmers will have access to a new generation of perennial ryegrass that resets expectations around performance, persistence, and animal safety. Stampede...

In the foothills of South Canterbury, tucked between rolling downs, steeper hill faces and pockets of native bush, sits Bedeshurst - the 1,000-hectare breeding and finishing property run by Henry and Rachel Callaghan. The land has been in Henry’s fa...