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Fertilisers - Market insight

Fulvic acid the natural growth builder

April 8, 2024 | 2 min read
Seasol’s Trilogy fulvic acid product is organically certified and combined with Kelp (Seasol), for root growth and increase tolerance to plant stress
Fencing, livestock handling & ID - Market insight

Walk the Line (Post) with Gallagher

March 31, 2024 | 2 min read
The Gallagher Insulated Line Post is a tailor-made, fully insulated line post for low-cost, low-maintenance permanent electric fencing for cattle, horses, sheep and deer.
Market insight - Snail & slug control

Don’t get slugged on your bottom line

March 20, 2024 | 4 min read
Economics should be one of the factors driving decisions about baiting and other control methods for slugs, seasonal influences and monitoring tools are another.
Market insight - Snail & slug control

Speeding up hunt for snail solution

March 17, 2024 | 5 min read
A recently completed project managed by CSIRO has renewed attempts at establishing parasitic flies in parts of South Australia, aiming to suppress Cochlicella acuta conical (or pointed) snail populations.
Market insight - Seed treatments & coatings

Victrato seed treatment to hit market

Feb. 14, 2024 | 2 min read
This winter will mark the beginning of a new era in Australian cereal production, with Victrato seed treatment hitting the market.
Market insight - Seed treatments & coatings

NEM fast-tracks sustainable production

Feb. 13, 2024 | 2 min read
In an era of rising awareness about the positive environmental impact of biological farming practices, New Edge Microbials (NEM) has created a convenient twist to the GRDC’s double inoculation research and step towards sustainable agriculture with its innovative legume double inoculation method.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Market insight

Control weeds with Ultro

Feb. 11, 2024 | 4 min read
Grain growers are taking up the opportunity to reduce grass weed populations on their properties with a new mode of action pulse crop herbicide that is relieving the pressure on traditional options and helping to clean-up paddocks for future crops.
Cattle health - Market insight

Effective weaning = thriving calves

Feb. 10, 2024 | 3 min read
As a beef farmer it is important to get the transition of weaning your stock right. An effective weaning strategy ensures calves continue to thrive, develop and improve body condition.
Cattle health - Market insight

Cattle bolus for cattle health

Feb. 10, 2024 | 2 min read
Launched in Australia in 2023, the revolutionary and unique Cosecure Cattle Bolus is now available from Abbey Animal Health.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Market insight

Early herbicide strategy boosts results

Feb. 10, 2024 | 4 min read
Problems controlling annual ryegrass and wild radish weeds in WA’s northern agricultural zone after years of narrow cropping rotations and repeated use of popular herbicides is well-known across the country.
Cattle health - Market insight

ProviCo hosts farm health forum

Feb. 9, 2024 | 2 min read
An upcoming ProviCo Calf Health Forum will provide an excellent opportunity for the industry to gain insights from international experts while connecting with fellow professionals.
Cattle health - Market insight

Improved productivity in a bolus.

Feb. 8, 2024 | 2 min read
In modern livestock management, ensuring optimal performance in cattle is essential for both the economic success of the farm and the welfare of the animal.
Market insight - Sheep care & health

Prevalence of liver fluke increases

Feb. 7, 2024 | 4 min read
The latest report of the National Sheep Health Monitoring Project shows the percentage of sheep carcases infested with liver fluke almost doubled between 2020/21 to 2022/23.
Integrated weed management - Market insight

Control weeds with the Big 6

Dec. 15, 2023 | 3 min read
The WeedSmart Big 6 are a set of chemical, mechanical and cultural tactics to help growers control crop weeds across all cropping systems. A diverse approach including both chemical and non-chemical tactics places downward pressure on the weed seed bank and reduces herbicide resistance risk.
Integrated weed management - Market insight

Changing it up in WA

Dec. 14, 2023 | 4 min read
Ever since time began farmers have been fighting against weeds in their cropping programs.

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Inside this issue
Low interest loans for low emissions machinery
Another solid cotton season tipped
Can diverse weed management push resistant weed nummbers down?
MANAGEMENT: 5 ways to capitalise on the opportunity a tight market brings
COMMENTARY: NAB says tighter supply could benefit our ag
INSIGHTS: Fencing, livestock handling & ID
INSIGHTS: Snail and slug control
INSIGHTS: Fertilisers
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