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Critical time for mineral deficiencies

Merchandise Aug. 16, 2023



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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Ag demonstrates its sustainability cred

Rural Business Aug. 16, 2023



The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has announced its continuing partnership with the Australian Government to further develop the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF).

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Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year awards

Rural Business Aug. 16, 2023



The 2023 Bayer Cotton Growers of the Year Johannes and Scarlett Roellgen from the Darling Downs say their agronomist, information sharing among farmers, and Cotton Australia’s myBMP program are important factors in their success.

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Resistance key to future sustainability

Merchandise Aug. 16, 2023



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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Luna Experience set to benefit vegie growers

Spring horticulture & viticulture Aug. 15, 2023



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.

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GPA visits Nufarm facility

Agribusiness Aug. 15, 2023



Last month GPA Members gathered in Melbourne for the 2023 AGM and GPA Policy Council meeting.

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New fungicide provides flexibility in brassicas

Spring horticulture & viticulture Aug. 14, 2023



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.

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Full toolbox approach to beat blackleg

Merchandise Aug. 13, 2023



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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APVMA review “opportunity to improve”

Agribusiness Aug. 12, 2023



A report on the APVMA authored and released last month by Clayton Utz is a genuine opportunity to further improve APVMA operations, according to CropLife Australia – the peak industry body for the plant science industry.

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Unique new downy mildew fungicide for grapes

Spring horticulture & viticulture Aug. 11, 2023



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.

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New Verpixo Adavelt active shines in trial

Merchandise Aug. 11, 2023



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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Horticulture shows resilience in tough times

Commentary Aug. 10, 2023



Despite the significant challenges facing growers over recent years, the vegetable sector continues to show impressive growth and resilience due to the hard work and dedication of its growers who continue to struggle with increasing costs of production and labour shortages, writes Michael Coote.

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BASF tearless onions an Aussie first

Merchandise Aug. 10, 2023



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).

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First Group 11 resistance in fungicides

Fungicides Merchandise Aug. 9, 2023



BASF researchers have detected Australia’s first known instance of genetic mutation affecting Group 11 fungicides.

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New protection for cucurbits & fruiting veg

Spring horticulture & viticulture Aug. 8, 2023



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.

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