Biosecurity

Mowing in the rain helps control Californian thistle

The results of long-term research have proven something New Zealand farmers have suspected for years - mowing in the rain helps to keep Californian thistle under control. This Beef + Lamb New Zealand-funded study was conducted by AgResearch.

Combating clover root weevil

Andrew Tripp explains how a Beef + Lamb New Zealand-funded biocontrol is helping farmers destroy a costly pasture pest, clover root weevil.

Californian thistle research and best practice

The results of long-term research have proven something New Zealand farmers have suspected for years - mowing in the rain helps to keep Californian thistle under control. This Beef + Lamb New Zealand-funded study was conducted by AgResearch.

Clover root weevil impacts and management

Beef + Lamb New Zealand 2013 farmer science roadshow presentation by Mark McNeill of the biocontrol & biosecurity group, AgResearch Lincoln, on clover root weevil impacts and management in New Zealand.