Bayer New Zealand Crop Science

Bayer New Zealand Crop Science 🇳🇿 Bayer Crop Science in New Zealand is a leading provider of crop protection products and solutions to the agricultural and horticultural industries.

As part of our strategy, we are committed to providing outstanding products and services for all New Zealand growers and our business partners to propel farming’s future.

02/09/2026

There could be a nasty threat to your yields running amok in your forage crop. Nysius, green peach aphid and springtail are the three main establishment pests that cause considerable damage to establishing forage crops in New Zealand. SIVANTO® prime controls all three. Containing flupyradifurone, the powerful insecticide, SIVANTO prime provides rapid and effective control. Insist on SIVANTO prime from Bayer.

21/08/2026

Alion, the safe and reliable pre-emergent herbicide from Bayer Crop Science, is a valuable tool in your w**d control toolbox. Alion delivers long lasting control of grass and broadleaf w**ds in pipfruit and stonefruit orchards and vineyards. When used correctly, Alion can provide up to four months’ control over problematic w**ds like glyphosate-resistant ryegrass and mallow. Alion performance is enhanced when applied to clear swarth, but can be mixed with a knockdown herbicide when seedling w**ds are present. Need more time for other tasks? Insist on Alion from Bayer.

Bayer is proud to support the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition. Chris Miln said “It was great to catch up wi...
20/08/2026

Bayer is proud to support the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition. Chris Miln said “It was great to catch up with the 2026 finalists. Wishing them all the best with their preparations for the finals on 4-5th November.”

17/08/2026

Forage brassica and fodder beet crops represent an important piece of the feed puzzle for farmers during times of feed deficit. Crop pest damage at establishment severely reduces the yield available to livestock. SIVANTO® prime from Bayer Crop Science is the powerful insecticide to control the three key establishment pests of forage brassicas and fodder beet - Nysius, springtail and aphids. In this video the team at Bayer discuss in detail why using SIVANTO prime ensures forage crops reach their potential when they’re needed most.

The much-anticipated CROPS 2026 field day is only a few months away, and like the inaugural FAR CROPS event, Bayer Crop ...
11/08/2026

The much-anticipated CROPS 2026 field day is only a few months away, and like the inaugural FAR CROPS event, Bayer Crop Science will be there. This one you won’t want to miss – we’ll be
showcasing some exciting new products. Our experienced team will also be available to discuss our product research and development, and how to best integrate these new products into your current crop development programme for optimum results. See you at CROPS 2026 where we’ll be with you in the field. Literally!

Since the inaugural FAR CROPS event at Chertsey Mid-Canterbury to the forthcoming CROPS 2026 field day, Bayer Crop Scien...
07/07/2026

Since the inaugural FAR CROPS event at Chertsey Mid-Canterbury to the forthcoming CROPS 2026 field day, Bayer Crop Science has proudly supported every event. 2026 is no exception, and we’ll be showcasing some new industry-leading products backed by years of development, supported by the technical expertise of our team – as you have come to expect from Bayer.

Come and speak to us about how to best integrate these new crop protection products and our existing world-class catalogue into your programme for outstanding results.

See you at FAR CROPS 2026, on the 25th of November - proudly with you in the field.

03/07/2026

With pre-emergence herbicides such as Sakura® or Firebird® having only recently been applied to wheat crops, it might seem strange to be thinking about spring grass w**d control. But effective control of grass w**ds, especially ryegrass, requires a follow-up post emergence herbicide to be applied to prevent spring-germinating grass w**ds from becoming established.

This is where Othello® OD steps in. Apply Othello OD in late winter or early spring to wheat* when germinating grass w**ds can be seen to control a range of grass w**ds, especially ryegrass, and help your wheat crops deliver their full yield potential.

With the very dry conditions experienced in Canterbury during this autumn, pre-emergence herbicides could take time to activate. But grass w**ds still germinate. Applying Othello OD can control these grasses before the pre-emergence herbicide kicks in. (*Othello OD should not be applied to durum wheat or barley).

Farmers will be familiar with the many legendary products that Bayer Crop Science has brought to market over the years. ...
30/06/2026

Farmers will be familiar with the many legendary products that Bayer Crop Science has brought to market over the years. Behind these products, providing both never-ending support and expert advice, is another legend that is drawing the curtain on a stellar career.

After 44 eventful years, David Weith is leaving Bayer to focus on other adventures. Arable farmers in particular have benefited from David’s comprehensive and intuitive understanding about how to grow high yielding and profitable crops.

There have been many highlights (the list too long to record here); the standouts being providing the agronomic advice that was a key element in Eric Watson being awarded the Guinness World Record wheat yield (twice!), being awarded the Agronomist of the Year 2024 and being given the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand medal by the Methven A&P Society for supporting the Methven wheat competition for 30 years. It’s the least obvious however that defines David’s character – his willingness to go above and beyond for his customers.

David - Bayer Crop Science and the NZ ag sector recognise your massive contribution and salute you for it.

30/06/2026

Bayer Crop Science recognises the hard work, commitment and skill farmers put into growing high-yielding crops. The Mid Canterbury A&P wheat competition is validation of crop growing excellence, and this year the combined Methven, Ashburton and Mayfield winners were hosted by the Mayfield A&P at the Mayfield showgrounds, which also marked the 100th anniversary of the Mayfield A&P Show. Main sponsors for this year’s final were Bayer Crop Science, Corteva Agriscience, and Cochranes Ashburton. The Bayer feed wheat section winners were…

27/05/2026

A&P Associations have been central to rural life in Mid Canterbury for generations, with annual shows in Methven, Ashburton, and Mayfield providing opportunities for farmers to showcase produce, compete, and connect.

A key feature is the long-running wheat competition, originally established in Methven to improve crop husbandry and encourage knowledge-sharing among farmers. Celebrating the A & P wheat competitions’ 30th year in 2026, a combined Mid Canterbury A & P wheat competition – bringing together winners from the three districts – will hold its prizegiving at Mayfield on 28 May, marking the 100th anniversary of the Mayfield A&P Show.

The event highlights strong industry support and Bayer Crop Science are particularly thrilled to sponsor the overall feed wheat trophy. The Mayfield prizegiving will celebrate innovation, collaboration, and excellence in wheat production across the region. Bayer also co-sponsors the South Canterbury event, reinforcing its commitment to the arable sector.

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