The NZ Grown Grains logo is starting to appear on products in bakeries, supermarkets and online, as well as on vehicles and shop windows. In this episode of Cut the Crop, FAR’s general manager business operations Ivan Lawrie says the campaign feeds into increasing consumer interest in domestic food security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FAR director Ed White on closures and costs
23/05/2026 | 12 mins.
Central Hawkes Bay farmer Ed White is one of three new FAR board members who started on January 1. In this episode of Cut the Crop, he talks about the role of FAR, rising costs and the repercussions of both Wattie’s and McCain Foods closing frozen vegetable processing factories in the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nominations sought for 2026 Arable Awards
16/05/2026 | 8 mins.
It’s time to recognise arable’s high achievers, with nominations being sought for seven categories in this year’s Arable Awards. In this episode of Cut the Crop, FAR Communications Manager Anna Heslop says that a tough season shouldn’t diminish the opportunity to celebrate the arable industry and its people See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make every pass pay
09/05/2026 | 14 mins.
High diesel and fertiliser prices are front of mind for growers during this busy autumn planting season. In this episode of Cut the Crop, FAR’s Technology Manager Chris Smith says easy savings of up to 20 per cent can be made by picking the right-sized tractor for the job, as well as using GPS guidance and avoiding overlaps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Growers react to higher diesel and fertiliser prices
02/05/2026 | 22 mins.
In this episode of Cut the Crop, Scott Champion talks to three growers in Southland, Canterbury and Wairoa about how autumn planting is progressing, their decision making around crop options and how they are mitigating rising diesel and fertiliser prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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