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Episode 79 – Building trust in local grains
In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks with Ivan Lawrie, General Manager at the Foundation for Arable Research, about the New Zealand Grown Grains initiative. Ivan explains how growers, millers, and bakers are collaborating to create a traceable, certifiable brand, strengthen the domestic wheat industry, and open opportunities in premium markets, while sharing lessons on value chains and building a resilient local food sector.
New Logo Highlights New Zealand – Grown Grains
Most consumers are unaware that the bread they buy from the supermarket is more likely to be made from imported, rather than domestically grown milling wheat. Words Heather Chalmers.
New strategy seeks to grow arable returns
Arable growers are taking action to capture more value from their crops, writes Heather Chalmers.
Growth in golden grain
Arable farming in Rangitikei runs deep in the Nitschke family history. Tony Leggett investigates what is behind a phase of rapid expansion for the family’s grain business and what lies ahead. Photos Brad Hanson.
No quick fix to eliminate crop weeds
South Canterbury grower Nigel Rathgen has had difficult-to-eliminate grass weeds in some cropping paddocks for a few years. Words Heather Chalmers.
Chertsey arable project a glimpse into future
A paddock in Mid Canterbury is providing a platform for the Foundation for Arable Research to offer a glimpse into the future of arable farming. Words Heather Chalmers.
Optimising opportunity
Livestock plays an important role on most arable farms. Heather Chalmers of the Foundation for Arable Research talks to two Mid Canterbury mixed arable farmers about how they are optimising the integration of cropping and livestock.
