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Post-emergent herbicides

Trials support new herbicide rotation option

May 21, 2023 | 3 min read
‘Mix and rotate’ has become a grain industry mantra to help achieve maximum efficacy as well as maintain effective use of crop protection products and there’s another important tool for broadleaf weed control programs that will do just that this season.
Post-emergent herbicides

Broadleaf weed control options for the north

May 20, 2023 | 4 min read
Growers in northern NSW and Queensland battling problem broadleaf and woody weeds now have new-found flexibility with one of the most robust herbicides against these difficult weeds.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Merchandise

New, improved Frequency herbicide

April 19, 2023 | 2 min read
Wheat and barley growers now have access to the most adaptable Group 27 product on the market, thanks to BASF’s new and improved Frequency herbicide that offers excellent control of hard to manage broadleaf weeds such as fleabane, sowthistle, buckwheat/bindweed, wireweed, wild radish, bifora and capeweed.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides

How can I use the pulse phase to combat weeds?

Feb. 23, 2023 | 4 min read
‘How can I strengthen the pulse phase to combat weeds?’ with Dr Jason Brand, Agriculture Victoria Research, Horsham.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides

Stop broadleaf weeds before they start

Feb. 22, 2023 | 4 min read
Cereal crops can quickly become susceptible to broadleaf weed escapes during crop establishment, making Callisto pre-emergent herbicide a valuable addition to many wheat and barley programs.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides

Long residual makes Overwatch ideal for WA

Feb. 21, 2023 | 2 min read
The lengthy residual ryegrass control of Overwatch Herbicide makes it ideal for barley on the Hirsch enterprise at Latham and Bunjil, in the mid-west region of Western Australia.
Merchandise - Technology in agriculture

Pests symptom of a deeper problem

Feb. 19, 2023 | 2 min read
A headache is not the problem. It's a symptom of a problem. Taking pain relief medication only temporarily masks the problem. You still have the problem. A good doctor will search for the cause of the problem and treat that. It's the same with growing a crop.
Herbicide & fungicide resistance - Resistance management

Insecticide resistance rising in pest aphids

Dec. 28, 2022 | 4 min read
With insecticide resistance on the rise, it is important for the Australian agricultural industry to keep up-to-date on current trends and management practices to best respond to resistance risks,
Herbicide & fungicide resistance

‘Mini-rotation’ to turn the tables on resistance

Dec. 27, 2022 | 3 min read
Although all farmers are very familiar with the principles of crop and chemical rotation, not everybody makes changes as often they should.
Herbicide & fungicide resistance

Terrad’or: next-gen spike makes a splash

Dec. 26, 2022 | 2 min read
Nufarm’s Terrad’or is already proving a success story across the country, less than two years since its launch.
Herbicide & fungicide resistance

Resistance management doesn’t stop…

Dec. 26, 2022 | 2 min read
Challenging weather conditions over the last few years has put Australian farmers under extreme pressure to control an increase in weeds, insect pests and disease.
Herbicide & fungicide resistance

Innovative products, the right time, the right way

Dec. 26, 2022 | 2 min read
Syngenta, global leaders in plant health science, brought together agronomists, advisors, consultants and growers from across Australia for the launch of two breakthrough products for horticulture last month.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Merchandise

Mateno tops weed control in barley

Dec. 23, 2022 | 6 min read
On the heels of its welcome registration for early post-emergent (EPE) application in barley to control grass and broadleaf weeds, latest trials in this use pattern with the recently released Mateno Complete herbicide have further reinforced its performance over several years of development.
Merchandise - Technology in agriculture

MaxCare’s new animal app

Dec. 22, 2022 | 1 min read
MaxCare is excited to announce the launch of its new app ‘MaxCare Animal’.
Merchandise - Technology in agriculture

Instant analysis boosts in-crop N efficiency

Dec. 22, 2022 | 4 min read
Growers can now gain the nitrogen (N) nutrition status of a range of crops instantly following the launch of a unique smartphone app that aims to assist the most efficient application of fertilisers to maximise returns and protect the environment.

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Cereal research fast-tracked
D-Day looming for FMDs
Trials fundamental for mungbean production
Biting into the mealybug malaise in wineries
Why communication is key to mitigating conflict
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