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Market insight - Spring horticulture & viticulture

Caterpillar control DiPel holds fast on resistance and affordability

Sept. 13, 2024 | 3 min read
Brassica growers planning their spring planting could count on leading organic Lepidopteran caterpillar control DiPel to protect their crop and enjoy significant cost benefits at the same time according to agronomist Bruce Stark, from reseller Lindsay Rural Gatton in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley.
Market insight - Spring horticulture & viticulture

Controlling vine suckers with minimal labour

Sept. 12, 2024 | 3 min read
The challenge of controlling vine suckers in current labour markets is being addressed with a herbicide option in many vineyards across the Barossa region of South Australia.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

New Syngenta viticulture fungicides impress

Aug. 30, 2023 | 2 min read
The anticipated arrival of three new grape fungicides from Syngenta has generated excitement among advisors, eager for growers to realise the benefits in their production systems.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

Potato and onion crops boosted by mycorrhizae

Aug. 28, 2023 | 3 min read
Most vegetable growers typically only squeeze out marginal productivity gains each year, if at all, through improved varieties, agronomic practices, and the latest crop protection technology.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

Microscopic organisms to increase crop yields

Aug. 22, 2023 | 2 min read
Scientists are investigating whether root systems packed with certain combinations of tiny living things – or microbiomes – result in a more productive plant with the aim of developing new products to increase yield.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

Luna Experience set to benefit vegie growers

Aug. 15, 2023 | 3 min read
Tomato, capsicum, cucurbit and bulb vegetable growers are now set to benefit from a new effective fungicide option following new registrations for Bayer Crop Science’s Luna Experience.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

New fungicide provides flexibility in brassicas

Aug. 14, 2023 | 3 min read
Using the right fungicide is a critical decision along the northwest coast of Tasmania, because the wet weather that can sweep through the area creates ideal disease conditions, particularly in spring.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

Unique new downy mildew fungicide for grapes

Aug. 11, 2023 | 4 min read
Widespread testing for downy mildew resistance to fungicides in grapevines has revealed varying levels of sensitivity in different regions, dialling up the pressure on existing disease management programs and the need for new fungicides.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

New protection for cucurbits & fruiting veg

Aug. 8, 2023 | 2 min read
After proving its value in almond, apple and macadamia orchards and vineyards, Belanty fungicide from BASF is now also registered for use in cucurbits and fruiting vegetables.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

Melons chasing larger slice of Asian market

Aug. 7, 2023 | 3 min read
The peak industry body for the Australian melon industry, Melons Australia, will target opening access to emerging markets in south-east Asia as part of its strategy to grow its export share from eight per cent to 20 per cent over the next five years.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

Brassica growers target pests, yields and quality

Aug. 1, 2023 | 4 min read
In the heart of brassica growing country in the Werribee region of Victoria, diamondback (DBM) moth is a pest you simply cannot take your eye off.
Agribusiness - Spring horticulture & viticulture

Best and brightest at Hort Connections Awards

July 6, 2023 | 2 min read
The Australian horticulture industry’s best and brightest have been recognised in the 2023 Horticulture Awards for Excellence, presented on Wednesday 7 June at the Hort Connections Gala Dinner in Adelaide.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

New yellow vine herbicide ideal for sorghum

Oct. 13, 2022 | 3 min read
Sorghum growers now have access to an innovative herbicide proven to control caltrop Tribulus terrestris (yellow vine) as a post emergent option.
Biologicals - Spring horticulture & viticulture

Biostimulant aids record grape yields

Sept. 20, 2022 | 3 min read
When you achieve your highest ever winegrape yields in one of the more difficult seasons with the help of a new biostimulant to aid fruit-setting, it’s no wonder you’d be looking forward to applying it again and not hesitating to encourage others to do the same.
Spring horticulture & viticulture - Summer cropping

How can I gain more spray efficiency?

Sept. 14, 2022 | 3 min read
Efficiency is not all about speed. When it comes to spray application efficiency, the keys to success are firstly hitting the target with the right product at the right time, and secondly, maximising the time the sprayer is in the field rather than refilling.

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Recovery with RIC drought loan
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Alliance offers fertile ground
Conan - a weed control barbarian
Haifa makes a global statement on Industry's future
Summer cropping
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