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Proudly made in Albury, Australia

Sept. 20, 2023 | 3 min read

With continued demand for conventional fencing following fires, floods and continued farming expansion and routine maintenance, one name stands proud above all others.

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Early timing bowls export citrus pests

Sept. 19, 2023 | 3 min read

With a strong focus on improving citrus fruit quality for the export market, Rolf Swart says precise timing and correct coverage with crop protection applications remains a key to success.

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Three novel products from AgNova

Sept. 13, 2023 | 2 min read

Growers of strawberries, olives, grapes, citrus, tree nuts, cane berries, pome, stone and tropical fruits are amongst those who will benefit from the latest novel crop protection products being introduced by AgNova Technologies.

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Insecticide combo for canola pests

Sept. 12, 2023 | 4 min read

Exirel insecticide in combination with Parachute spray oil is providing canola growers with an agronomic package to control key insect pests.

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Whack lice early for best control

Sept. 11, 2023 | 2 min read

Off-shears or short-wool application remains a key strategic time to achieve effective lice control, according to Elanco senior brand manager – sheep, Dr Kathryn Humphries.

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BASF’s new ‘Triple trait’ canola release

Sept. 10, 2023 | 2 min read

True flexibility has arrived with the addition of BASF’s best canola variety yet, InVigor LR 4540P, providing growers with their first opportunity to sow a ‘triple trait’ TruFlex variety.

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Miravis Duo "works so well" on cucurbits

Sept. 10, 2023 | 3 min read

If you want to trial a new crop protection product, Queensland is the place to do it. With high temperatures and humidity, disease pressure is at a greater risk and many products are put through the rounds up north.

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Weedsmart Big 6 tackles resistance

Aug. 25, 2023 | 5 min read

Nutrien agronomists from across the country have shared their tips to help control crop weeds as part of WeedSmart Week in Dubbo earlier this month (August).

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Drench status essential in effectiveness

Aug. 19, 2023 | 3 min read

Animal health advisors have been urged to assist their customers to conduct a DrenchCheck this summer to determine the efficacy of their proposed sheep drench.

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Strike cattle tick, early and hard!

Aug. 18, 2023 | 4 min read

The strategic application of a long-acting chemical treatment at the start of the tick season plays a critical role in minimising the build-up of the tick population on pastures and cattle.

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Resistance key to future sustainability

Aug. 16, 2023 | 2 min read

Australia has strong farming sustainability credentials compared to other major agricultural producing countries according to a new report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).

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Critical time for mineral deficiencies

Aug. 16, 2023 | 4 min read

Animal health advisors have a key role in reminding their customers to monitor mineral levels in their livestock and to take steps to address any potential deficiencies.

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Full toolbox approach to beat blackleg

Aug. 13, 2023 | 4 min read

Ongoing research into canola blackleg fungicide resistance is continuing to reinforce that growers should deploy a full combination of management tools against the disease, including avoiding fungicide applications where it is not necessary.

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New Verpixo Adavelt active shines in trial

Aug. 11, 2023 | 2 min read

Growers in the Lockyer Valley have joined agronomists from across Queensland and New South Wales at Elders Gatton Field Day for a powerful demonstration of Verpixo Adavelt active in the control of challenging ascomycete pathogens.

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BASF tearless onions an Aussie first

Aug. 10, 2023 | 2 min read

There’s no use crying over onions any longer as Australia’s first crop of Happy Chop – Tearless Onions launched exclusively in Woolworths Supermarkets stores across NSW, Victoria and the ACT from mid-July until September (while stocks last).