It's that time of year again 🔥🔥🔥 A birds eye view of a controlled burn in mid Canterbury, NZ Crop stubble burning is an essential part of normal farming operations. Burning the ground quickly is a safe way to stop weed seeds, pest eggs, and fungal pathogens. Not burning off the stubble can lead to grass weeds not only growing, but become resistant to some chemical groups. Farmers must meet certain criteria and follow strict procedures before lighting fires. As these continue to be met, we wil