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New, improved Frequency herbicide
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.
Read full storyHow can I use the pulse phase to combat weeds?
‘How can I strengthen the pulse phase to combat weeds?’ with Dr Jason Brand, Agriculture Victoria Research, Horsham.
Read full storyStop broadleaf weeds before they start
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.
Read full storyLong residual makes Overwatch ideal for WA
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.
Read full storyMateno tops weed control in barley
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.
Read full storyNew chemistry vital option in Central West
The release of the new pre-emergent, Overwatch Herbicide in 2021 has been welcomed by Nutrien Forbes agronomist Jim Cronin as a vital rotational option in key winter crops.
Read full storyMix up your approach to fenceline weeds
The recent discovery of multi-resistant capeweed along fencelines in Western Australia has put a fine point on the need for integrated weed management tactics to be applied to non-production areas on farms.
Read full storyStrategies to manage feathertop Rhodes grass
When it comes to managing feathertop Rhodes grass (FTR), the successful strategies being used by Queensland and northern New South Wales grain growers and farm advisers focus on stopping weed seed set.
Read full storyNew organic herbicide great for tree crops
Grochem Australia has launched a new non-selective, organic herbicide in what it describes as a major breakthrough for the horticulture sector.
Read full storyUnderstanding weed competitive traits in barley
Not all barley genotypes are equal when it comes to weed suppression and tolerance.
Read full storyWinter ideal time for feathertop Rhodes grass control plan
Feathertop Rhodes grass (FTR) was once considered a summer weed, but new research has confirmed field observations that FTR can effectively germinate in winter, making it an increasing challenge for grain growers across northern New South Wales and Queensland.
Read full storyAdvice for farmers on resistance management now available online
CropLife Australia has released its updated Resistance Management Strategies for fungicides, herbicides and insecticides.
Read full storyIndependent science based regulation needs defending from activist attacks and community ignorance
In an address to the inaugural international conference on the regulation of agvet chemicals and technologies at the University of New England, Chief Executive Officer of the peak industry organisation for the plant science sector, Matthew Cossey, declared that Independent science-based regulation needs defending from activist attacks and community ignorance.
Read full storyChina’s glyphosate production generally stable, no existing factors causing price rises
A recent article published by AgroPages, entitled, “Glyphosate Production in China to Decrease by 43%,” attracted market attention at home and abroad. The article states that inspections on phosphorus producers conducted by the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment since April could affect glyphosate production, resulting in a reduction in production capacity by 43%.
Read full storyUpdate on late-season glyphosate use
The late-season use of glyphosate on barley, under emergency use permit (PER82594), is no longer permitted
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