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Qld summer crops take hit from dry: ABARES

Summer cropping Sept. 16, 2023



Summer crop production in Queensland is forecast to decline by 36% to 1.6 million tonnes in 2023–24 to around the 10-year average, with big reductions in sorghum and cotton production, according to ABARES Australian Crop Report: September edition.

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Improved 2,4-D widens weed control options

Summer cropping Sept. 15, 2023



Colex-D herbicide, which is an advanced 2,4-D formulation, is providing better options for agronomist Adrian Nelson at NU Rural, Quirindi on the New South Wales Liverpool Plains.

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New tool to forecast fall armyworm migrations

Summer cropping Sept. 14, 2023



The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a moth pest native to the Americas that causes major damage to economically important grains such as maize, rice, sorghum, sugarcane, and wheat, as well as other vegetable crops and cotton.

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Customers love Wengfu fertbook Dealer module

Summer cropping Technology in agriculture Sept. 14, 2023



Wengfu Australia continues to lead the industry with faster more efficient ways for their customers to access their fertiliser requirements.

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New 2023 crop varieties

Merchandise Summer cropping Summer horticulture Feb. 20, 2023



After the conclusion of the NSW harvest, growers are now turning their minds to which new crop varieties should be considered that may have the potential to improve yields or provide better disease resistance.

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Ask an expert: Crop competition on weeds

Summer cropping Dec. 28, 2022



‘How does crop competition support other weed control tactics?’ with Chris Davey, WeedSmart southern extension agronomist.

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

Merchandise Summer cropping Dec. 21, 2022



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.

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Dropzone is the future of 2,4-D herbicides

Summer cropping Oct. 17, 2022



Nufarm continues to lead the world in 2,4-D technology with the launch of Nufarm Dropzone. The result of 10 years of research and development, Dropzone is a faster, more efficacious 2,4-D amine with a world-first innovative formulation.

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More convenient summer fallow weed control

Summer cropping Oct. 16, 2022



A new high load version of a popular summer fallow herbicide with its own in-built surfactant is making the job easier for growers.

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Cotton growers awarded for service to industry

Summer cropping Sept. 16, 2022



Two exceptional Australian cotton producers have been recognised and celebrated for their contribution to the cotton industry at the 2022 Australian Cotton Conference Industry Awards Dinner.

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Sundown Pastoral Co Cotton Grower Award

Summer cropping Sept. 16, 2022



Sundown Pastoral Company is the 2022 recipient of the Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year Award.

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Innovative approach to fill ag skills gap

Summer cropping Sept. 16, 2022



Increased confidence in the agriculture sector is resulting in a corresponding rise in employment opportunities with Nutrien Ag Solutions filling over 550 roles to date in 2022.

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Summer cropping options guides now online

Summer cropping Sept. 15, 2022



For growers across NSW who were unable to sow a winter crop due to waterlogged paddocks, the window will soon open for early summer crops. In the state’s northern regions, planting windows for crops such as sunflower and early sown sorghum will commence in early August.

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Dr Oliver Knox is CSD Researcher of the Year

Summer cropping Sept. 15, 2022



Dr Oliver Knox is the 2022 CSD Researcher of the Year following an announcement at the recent Cotton Industry Awards at the Gold Coast.

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How can I gain more spray efficiency?

Spring horticulture & viticulture Summer cropping Sept. 14, 2022



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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