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Prevent seed set to stop ryegrass in its tracks

Post-emergent herbicides May 29, 2023



Increasing herbicide resistance in annual ryegrass has thrown up some challenges for Bec and Ash Marshall on their 3300ha farm at Normanville, Victoria, leading to a new approach to their farming system.

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Be prepared as rodent populations increase

Rodent & vertebrate pest control May 27, 2023



A record harvest season, along with high levels of stored grain and fodder, have created ideal conditions for rodent populations to rapidly expand this season. The abundance of food in paddocks and around farms means that farmers should be vigilant.

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Additional raw sugar access into the US

Tropical agriculture & sugar cane May 27, 2023



On 13 March 2023, the Office of the US Trade Representative announced the reallocation of unused quotas under their imported raw sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ). Australia was allocated an additional 24,479 tonnes (11% of the unused quota balance).

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Research explores wider fungicide effectiveness

Tropical agriculture & sugar cane May 26, 2023



Independent field research is set to continue into the wider effectiveness of key fungicides against various disease complexes in macadamias.

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2023 sugar price a once in a generation windfall

Tropical agriculture & sugar cane May 25, 2023



Queensland’s 2023 sugarcane crush upon us and once again growers are heading into harvest with a sense of trepidation and optimism.

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Biostimulants boost tropical tree crops

Tropical agriculture & sugar cane May 23, 2023



The role of biostimulants in providing nutrition to tropical crops is increasing each season in Queensland thanks to the ever-evolving biostimulant fertiliser range by De Sangosse Australia, under the guidance of regional manager Ben Itzstein.

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Try ‘soft’ approach to hit rodents hard!

Rodent & vertebrate pest control May 22, 2023



With the onset of cooler months and lodged cereal crops being an issue this season, the need for effective rodent control solutions becomes very important.

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The madness of mouse management

Rodent & vertebrate pest control May 22, 2023



Many growers and merchants may have been surprised and confused by claims by CSIRO and GRDC during the last mouse plague, that currently registered zinc phosphide mouse baits can “kill only 50% of mice” or “are 50% effective”.

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The safer, humane way to catch rodents

Rodent & vertebrate pest control May 22, 2023



The Goodnature Smart Trap from Gallagher has reinvented pest control with smart trapping technology. It’s automatic, non-toxic, and delivers a quick and humane kill.

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Award winning military style feral pig program

Rodent & vertebrate pest control May 22, 2023



The Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia (PIRSA) has received a 2022 Australian Biosecurity Award in the Government category for their role in the Kangaroo Island (KI) Feral Pig Eradication Program.

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Trials support new herbicide rotation option

Post-emergent herbicides May 21, 2023



‘Mix and rotate’ has become a grain industry mantra to help achieve maximum efficacy as well as maintain effective use of crop protection products and there’s another important tool for broadleaf weed control programs that will do just that this season.

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Tailoring tank-mixes for hard-to-kill weeds

Post-emergent herbicides May 21, 2023



Two of the keys to slowing the development of herbicide resistance are reducing escapes and avoiding unnecessary chemical use.

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Broadleaf weed control options for the north

Post-emergent herbicides May 20, 2023



Growers in northern NSW and Queensland battling problem broadleaf and woody weeds now have new-found flexibility with one of the most robust herbicides against these difficult weeds.

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Optical spot sprayers give more options

Merchandise May 20, 2023



According to WeedSmart, industry sources estimate that around 70 per cent of grain production businesses in Queensland and northern NSW either own or use a contractor with an optical spot sprayer.

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Need for fertiliser labelling awareness campaign

Commentary Fertilisers May 18, 2023



Fertilizer Australia will launch the national Fertiliser Labelling Awareness campaign in the coming months – and with good reason, writes Stephen Annells.

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