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Fertilisers - Merchandise

Pop-up starter fertilisers offer flexibility

Dec. 23, 2022 | 3 min read
Following recent major weather events which have delayed and potentially cut off part of the cotton planting window, resellers and advisers will be eager to help growers across both dryland and irrigated sectors maximise opportunity while managing the risk around planting in this highly volatile weather environment.
Merchandise - Rodent & vertebrate pest control

Rural market rodenticides from Rudducks

Dec. 23, 2022 | 2 min read
When control of rats and mice is proving to be a problem, Rudducks has some unique and highly effective options. As well as the Pyrethrum based insecticides featured in November Rural Business, Rudduck offers two rodenticide products for the rural market.
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.
Fencing, livestock handling & ID - Merchandise

Barbless wire safe for stock and wildlife

Dec. 22, 2022 | 3 min read
“Brilliant” sums up the new Murray Barbless Safe-Twist wire.
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.
Merchandise

Vayego Forte banana weevil borer weapon

Dec. 21, 2022 | 3 min read
The cost of not controlling banana weevil borer for growers in north Queensland is significant, with the damage caused by the pest having the ability to reduce bunch size and yields, and cause plant loss.
Merchandise - Summer cropping

Slug and snail warning: Don’t wait to bait!

Dec. 21, 2022 | 5 min read
Crop establishment, particularly of canola, is critical to maximise yield potential. Diligent planning to protect seeds and seedlings from slugs and snails should be top of mind in 2023 based on lessons learned in 2022.
Merchandise

Soft approach pays off in macadamias

Dec. 21, 2022 | 3 min read
A decision to switch to products that are safer to beneficial insects has worked particularly well for Bundaberg macadamia grower Andrew Lewis.
Fertilisers - Merchandise

Great onion crops for SA growers

Dec. 20, 2022 | 2 min read
A capacity to grow great crops of onions in some challenging conditions, provides its own rewards for Jarryd Dolling of Dolling Produce in the south-east region of South Australia.
Fertilisers - Merchandise

Strategic N application boosts feed

Nov. 12, 2022 | 2 min read
After a wet and cool winter, livestock producers are being encouraged to consider applying targeted nitrogen (N) fertiliser to support pasture growth, helping to avoid a feed gap or boost silage or hay yields.
Merchandise

AGT’s Willaura high rainfall wheat variety

Nov. 11, 2022 | 2 min read
AGT has developed the high performing new variety, Willaura in recognition of the growing need for slower maturing, milling quality wheat varieties suited to higher rainfall environments of southern Australia.
Merchandise

Barenbrug new perennial and hybrid ryegrass

Nov. 11, 2022 | 2 min read
The long-awaited release of 4front NEA2 perennial ryegrass and Samurye NEA12 hybrid ryegrass by Barenbrug is raising the bar in perennial and hybrid ryegrasses.
Cattle health - Merchandise

Lush feed brings high risk of bloat

Nov. 11, 2022 | 3 min read
At this time of year, the word bloat can strike fear for many cattle producers, but Bloat-Drench and Bloat Pasture Spray from Vicchem can help, says Vicchem’s Dugald McFarlane.
Merchandise

Versatile new broadleaf herbicide

Nov. 10, 2022 | 3 min read
Ongoing trials with a new post-emergent broadleaf herbicide expected to be available from Bayer in 2023 look set to reinforce its potential role as a versatile, valuable option in cropping regions throughout the country.

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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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