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Setting up Lucerne Stands for Spring
With the correct management, lucerne can be a valuable high-quality spring and summer forage crop. To maximise crop yields and longevity, lucerne needs to be rested in autumn to allow root reserves to be replenished and in winter, weeds need to be controlled.
Lincoln University’s Professor Derrick Moot says farmers should set up their lucerne stands in June and July if they want to graze...
Delivering the Goods
The addition of a new van to the Luisetti Seeds’ fleet of vehicles will mean increased capability for the delivery of agrichemicals to our clients.
These vans have been modified slightly for the transport of chemicals and we are lucky to have two very capable drivers operating them.
Cameron Lepper joined the Rangiora-based Luisetti Seeds’ team at the end of November and while he jokes that he...
Corteva Agriscience Announcement
Photo Control of Heavy Amaranthus and Willow weed. Left: Untreated. Right: Early Milestone application
Corteva Agriscience, has announced the successful registration and launch of the new selective post-emergence broadleaf herbicide Milestone™ for the current forage brassica season.
Extensively evaluated for weed control efficacy and crop safety in local product development trials, Milestone...
Making the most of natural predators in your brassica crop
The terms “IPM” and “IPM Friendly” have been used for some time in the horticulture market, and more recently in the fodder brassica market. As Nick George, Area Business Manager for FMC points out, there is an awareness of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) but it is often misunderstood, and this is particularly the case for fodder brassicas. The introduction of the selective insecticide...
More flexibility with Korvetto Brassica Herbicide
Long plant back periods can force you to change your cropping schedule. When plant back periods are not adhered to (or forgotten!) the establishment of clover and other legumes can be compromised.
Korvetto is a new post emergent forage brassica herbicide from Corteva Agriscience (Agriculture Division of DowDupont) and is distinguished by its short plant back period. There is no plant...
New Agricultural Chemical Manager brings a wealth of experience to the role
Brendan Morahan has joined Luisetti Seed’s Agricultural Chemical team bringing many years’ experience with him
Brendan Morahan joined Luisetti Seeds last month, bringing with him 25 years of experience working in the rural sector, with particular expertise in agri-chemicals. He started his career working for Greenfields in Waimate and over the years has gradually moved north, holding roles...
Combat resistant Ramularia Leaf Spot
Ramularia collo cygni leaf spotting on barley plants.
Ramularia collo-cygni is also called Ramularia Leaf Spot or Sprinkling necrosis of barley, even though it can attack a variety of host plants in addition to barley. In New Zealand we usually see it in barley and wheat, though the fungus can also host on oats, rye, and grasses.
Most winter and spring barley varieties are vulnerable to...