Project to optimise nutrition for WA pulse crops

April 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Graingrowers will have access to new fertiliser guidelines to support the successful integration of newly adapted pulse crops into their farming systems through a research project, underway in Western Australia.

New option for downy mildew in vines

Sept. 20, 2023 | 4 min read
After repeated seasons of high downy mildew pressure in winegrape vineyards and confirmed resistance reported to some widely used fungicides, growers have been eager for new options, and it appears their calls are being answered.

First Group 11 resistance in fungicides

Aug. 9, 2023 | 2 min read
BASF researchers have detected Australia’s first known instance of genetic mutation affecting Group 11 fungicides.

Trials guide fungicide use in SA’s south

Aug. 2, 2023 | 3 min read
The power of local research trials to assist crop management decisions is well recognised and has become a key tool for the team at Growers Supplies on the southern Yorke Peninsula of South Australia and its support to the region’s growers.

Protect canola with Exirel insecticide

July 10, 2023 | 3 min read
The recent registration of Exirel insecticide to control pests in canola will help growers maximise yields with a proven, effective product against key pests such as diamondback moth and native budworm.

2023 winter crop weed control advice

July 9, 2023 | 2 min read
Farmers can get the latest information on effective weed control, to ensure successful and profitable winter crop production, in the free ‘2023 Weed Control in Winter Crops management guide’ published by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI).

Agro ‘natural’ fungicide helps combat resistance

July 6, 2023 | 3 min read
Australia’s premier horticulture conference served as the ideal backdrop for the unveiling of Corteva Agriscience’s latest naturally inspired solution to help growers meet their resistance challenges.

New era in banana leaf disease control

June 30, 2023 | 4 min read
A completely new concept in the control of banana leaf diseases is now available to growers with the introduction of Routine 200 SC Fungicide from Bayer.

New addition to Kenso range and more to come

June 30, 2023 | 2 min read
For more than two decades Kenso Agcare has been continuing to build on its commitment to providing quality crop protection products for Australian growers.

VicVID gives preview of new fungicide options

June 29, 2023 | 3 min read
Growers attending the Victorian Vegetable Field Days (VicVID) at Catani, south-west of Melbourne were able to inspect new fungicide options prior to commercial release.

Extended protection for foliar diseases in cereals

June 29, 2023 | 2 min read
For the 2023 winter cereal season Sumitomo is excited to have commercial volumes of their new foliar fungicide Metropol.

Gallardo 900 revolutionises fungicides

June 24, 2023 | 2 min read
Imtrade’s new Gallardo 900 WG Fungicide has revolutionised fungicidal treatments due to its high-loading granular formulation.

Use green urea to minimise volatilisation

May 14, 2023 | 3 min read
In most southern growing areas, summer rainfall has been more variable than the previous three years, soil moisture levels remain good and the 2023 winter crop season is shaping up well.

Setting up winter crops for success

April 30, 2023 | 2 min read
The latest edition of the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) ‘Winter Crop Variety Sowing Guide’ is now available for growers to use when making their key management decisions for the 2023 season.

Powerful tank mix for broadleaf weed control

April 28, 2023 | 3 min read
Herbicide tank mixes designed to boost control of treatments against weeds are becoming a stronger option for many growers to help manage difficult populations.