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Biostimulant trial boosts almond crop

Biologicals July 13, 2023



New trial results demonstrate that Mycorrcin, a biostimulant from Biostart, has been found to increase the size of young almond trees, as well as the amount and weight of both nuts and kernels, while also improving soil biology.

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Sheep EID made simple with Datamars Livestock

Sheep care & health July 12, 2023



As Australia continues to prioritise livestock traceability, the implementation of electronic identification (EID) systems is crucial.

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The swings and roundabouts of supply management

Commentary July 11, 2023



Anyone involved in Australian agribusiness is used to the challenges of running a successful operation in an environment with cyclic demand and supply disruptions – nobody more so than our growers, who have been operating in our harsh and challenging climate for hundreds of years, writes Peter O’Keeffe.

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Growing the best in the west with Yara

Merchandise July 10, 2023



It’s quality first and daylight second in every aspect of the operations at Bogdanich Farms, one of the state’s largest producers of leafy vegetables.

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Protect canola with Exirel insecticide

Merchandise Winter cropping July 10, 2023



The recent registration of Exirel insecticide to control pests in canola will help growers maximise yields with a proven, effective product against key pests such as diamondback moth and native budworm.

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2023 winter crop weed control advice

Merchandise Winter cropping July 9, 2023



Farmers can get the latest information on effective weed control, to ensure successful and profitable winter crop production, in the free ‘2023 Weed Control in Winter Crops management guide’ published by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI).

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Efficon a game changer for aphid diseases

Merchandise July 8, 2023



In what could be a game changer for the management of aphids and PRSV, Australia’s first-ever Efficon spray was applied earlier this year at Rapisarda Enterprise at Clare near Ayr in Queensland on a block of vegetative watermelons and pumpkins.

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Agronomist now farmer wins Young Grower award

Agribusiness July 7, 2023



A first-generation farmer from Tasmania who got a foothold in horticulture through the generosity of a neighbour has claimed the 2023 Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year at the Horticulture Awards for Excellence.

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Why people resist change (and what to do about it)

Commentary Merchandise July 7, 2023



The human brain is wired for comfort and certainty. It likes routines, patterns and habits. Change challenges us – like that being experienced by rural businesses across Australia after natural disasters, COVID-19, skills shortages and technology advances, writes Leah Mether.

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A better view of your farm water levels

Merchandise Water supply & irrigation July 7, 2023



A pioneer in the animal performance and electric fencing space, Gallagher is launching a new range focused on measuring water tank performance and making it easy for Australians to stay on top of their most important resource.

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New Simodis insecticide in brassicas

Merchandise July 7, 2023



Han Chhen has farmed at Port Gawler in South Australia for the past 25 years. For ten months of the year the 100-hectare family farm grows broccoli and cauliflower.

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drumMUSTER champion wins Stewardship Award

Agribusiness July 7, 2023



Allan McGann, the face behind Australia’s extremely successful Agsafe drumMUSTER and ChemClear agvet chemical recycling programs, has been awarded the E.E. Muir and Sons Community Stewardship Award at Hort Connections 2023 in Adelaide.

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Syngenta 2023 Grower of the Year

Agribusiness July 6, 2023



Through a culture of continuous innovation, passion and dedication to sustainability, Pirrone Brothers have successfully transitioned from sugarcane to advanced vegetable production while being highly regarded by their peers.

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Best and brightest at Hort Connections Awards

Agribusiness Spring horticulture & viticulture July 6, 2023



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.

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Agro ‘natural’ fungicide helps combat resistance

Agribusiness Fungicides July 6, 2023



Australia’s premier horticulture conference served as the ideal backdrop for the unveiling of Corteva Agriscience’s latest naturally inspired solution to help growers meet their resistance challenges.

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