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Gisborne: Last fortnight we stated the Gisborne flats were dry. After 128+ mm rainfall on the 14th November they area became very wet. While planting was completed a few areas that ponded with the rain may require replanting. Side dressing with Nitrogen has commenced and after the heavy rainfall low lying areas of paddocks is showing yellowing. Crop growth has been slow due to cooler weather, but the last few warm days have helped crop development. The rainfall has meant a further flush of weeds and scouting and post emergence herbicide decisions will need to be made. Hawke’s Bay: Planting has all but finished for the season. Like all other regions the cooler night temperatures in particular have kept growth slow. Soil temperatures are over 2oC below the long term average. Side dressing with Nitrogen is well underway but rainfall would be very beneficial. Taranaki: Planting has progressed well and now about 99% of the crops are planted. Emergence to date looks good but because of the cooler nights is still taking about 11 days. Some bird damage is being observed as are a few weed escapes that will require post emergence herbicide applications. Winds and cooler weather has resulted in slow growth and side dressing with Nitrogen has not yet commenced. Manawatu: Planting apart from the odd paddock is now completed. Crops are looking promising at this early stage but soils are now drying out and rainfall would be very beneficial. Planted area is up a little on last year’s very wet and late planting season. It is still a little early for side dressing Nitrogen Wairarapa: Planting apart from about 50 hectares is now completed. Because of the cooler air and soil temperatures growth is slow, but there are no reports of weed or pest problems. Canterbury: Planting has continued and now around 99% completed. The weather has varied between hot and cold/wet and so plant growth continues to be slow but crops are noticeably turning greener with the warmer weather. There are no reports of any weed or pest issues. Interesting Snippet. I am often asked by growers near or at harvest why my crop is poor. In the words of our friend Bob Neilsen (Purdue University) – “Take time over the next few weeks to assess the uniformity of stand establishment in fields as plants emerge and develop through their leaf stages. Identify the cause/s of uneven stands before the evidence disappears and determine whether changes in your cultivation and planting operation or agronomic decisions may improve the odds of uniform stand establishment in the future.” Upcoming Events 3.30pm – 5.30pm Thursday 13th December Field walk and discussion at Waikato Arable Research site, followed by a BBQ kindly sponsored by RD1.Topics and trials will include wheat and barley cultivars and what they could add to your maize and whole farm programme (Nick Pyke). Weed control, herbicide resistance, new chemistry (Trevor James). Resilience and the right to farm‐ the challenge of farming within limits; The links between Overseer, cultivation techniques and soil resilience (Roger Williams, Diana Mathers, Mike Parker) 1030am Friday 14th December Field walk and discussion at David and Kay Blennehasset’s property on the 1321A SH2, Te Puke. View the trial and discuss weed control and other issues with Trevor James and the FAR team. 11am Monday 17th December Field walk and discussion at Dean and Sharlene Davies property, Matawai Road, across from the Matawai and Brown Road intersection, on the left hand side if coming from Opotiki. View the herbicide trial and discuss weed control issues with Trevor James and Mike. Parker. Manawatu‐ date to be confirmed, possibly early January

Whangarei: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012

For the last fortnight: Rainfall (mm): 17.8 ET (mm): 49.1 Soil for the last fortnight: This year (oC): 15.1 Average (oC): 17.2 Cumulative radiation MJ/m2 from 1st Sept Cumulative GDDs from 1 Sept This Year: 1540.3 477.8 Last Year: 1591.5 514.5 Long term average: 1383.0 521.3 Fortnight Rainfall (mm)

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Hamilton: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012



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Morrinsville: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012



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Matamata: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012

For the last fortnight: Rainfall (mm): X ET (mm): X Soil for the last fortnight: This year (oC): 14.7 Average (oC): 15.4 Cumulative radiation MJ/m2 from 1st Sept Cumulative GDDs from 1 Sept This Year: X 309.4 Last Year: X 357.3 Long term average: X 375.4 Fortnight Rainfall (mm)


Te Puke: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012



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Whakatane: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012

For the last fortnight: Rainfall (mm): 14 ET (mm): 55.7 Soil for the last fortnight: This year (oC): X Average (oC): X Cumulative radiation MJ/m2 from 1st Sept Cumulative GDDs from 1 Sept This Year: 1583.8 392.2 Last Year: 1607.9 446.2 Long term average: 1539.6 429.5 Fortnight Rainfall (mm)


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3.4

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Gisborne: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012

For the last fortnight: Rainfall (mm): 128.2 ET (mm): 52.5 Soil for the last fortnight: This year (oC): X Average (oC): X Cumulative radiation MJ/m2 from 1st Sept Cumulative GDDs from 1 Sept This Year: 1594.2 428.4 Last Year: 1578.8 464.6 Long term average: 1565.5 491.0 Fortnight Rainfall (mm)


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Hastings: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012



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New Plymouth: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012



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Hawera: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012

For the last fortnight: Rainfall (mm): 47.4 ET (mm): 51 Soil for the last fortnight: This year (oC): 13.5 Average (oC): 14.2 Cumulative radiation MJ/m2 from 1st Sept Cumulative GDDs from 1 Sept This Year: 1543.6 292.5 Last Year: 1428.1 329.4 Long term average: 1400.1 312.2 Fortnight Rainfall (mm)


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Wanganui: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012



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Palmerston North: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012



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Masterton: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012



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Takaka: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012

For the last fortnight: Rainfall (mm): 8 ET (mm): 60.6 Soil for the last fortnight: This year (oC): 14.7 Average (oC): 15.7 Cumulative radiation MJ/m2 from 1st Sept Cumulative GDDs from 1 Sept This Year: 1677.0 339.9 Last Year: 1567.6 318.0 Long term average: 1473.9 332.2 Fortnight Rainfall (mm)


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Rangiora: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012

For the last fortnight: Rainfall (mm): 16.8 ET (mm): 46.7 Soil for the last fortnight: This year (oC): 13.4 Average (oC): 14.3 Cumulative radiation MJ/m2 from 1st Sept Cumulative GDDs from 1 Sept This Year: X 276.2 Last Year: X 275.5 Long term average: 1368.9 255.6 Fortnight Rainfall (mm)


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Ashburton: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012



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Timaru: 10 ‐ 23 November 2012

For the last fortnight: Rainfall (mm): 29.6 ET (mm): 40.3 Soil for the last fortnight: This year (oC): X Average (oC): X Cumulative radiation MJ/m2 from 1st Sept Cumulative GDDs from 1 Sept This Year: 1383.1 204.4 Last Year: 1373.4 168.2 Long term average: 1360.6 204.4 Fortnight Rainfall (mm)


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Wednesday 28th Nov ember · 8 (NZ) deg ach leaf co 4 GDD’s. S erage GDD’s ilable, apart erally 1 to 2 nd Timaru, was at Gisb