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Market insight

EU changes for pome fruit

Sept. 14, 2024 | 2 min read

Upcoming changes to the maximum residue limit (MRL) in the European Union (EU) for fenoxycarb, the active in one of the pome fruit industry’s valued IPM insecticides, Insegar, should prompt discussion between agronomists and those growers targeting export markets and export agents.

Market insight - Sheep care & health

Blueprint for success

Sept. 14, 2024 | 2 min read

Alltech Lienert Australia is an animal nutrition premix and supplement manufacturing company, with over 40 years’ experience, providing customers with innovative, high-quality products and services, from feed formulation to the development of complete nutritional programs.

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 - Sheep care & health

Producers reap benefits holus bolus

Sept. 13, 2024 | 2 min read

A long-acting trace element bolus is a valuable tool in sheep production, designed to address the nutritional requirements of sheep by providing a sustained release of essential trace minerals over an extended period.

Merchandise

Portable power for off-grid fences

Sept. 12, 2024 | 3 min read

Gallagher is making off-grid livestock control and precision pasture management easier for Australian farmers with the launch of an extended range of Lithium Solar Fence Energisers, delivering more power over longer distances in any weather.

Fungicides - Market insight

Strong start for new strawberry fungicide

Sept. 11, 2024 | 4 min read

The introduction of Verpixo Adavelt active fungicide for strawberries has demonstrated excellent results under challenging conditions in the Yarra Valley of Victoria.

Market insight

Root Boost enhances crop and plant establishment

Sept. 10, 2024 | 3 min read

Sonic Essentials harnessed its platinum sponsorship of the Fruit Growers Victoria (FGV) conference held in Shepparton recently as a major platform to unveil Root Boost - the first starter product in their Gro Start Pro range of crop starters.

Fungicides - Market insight

Duo seeks out powdery mildew

Sept. 9, 2024 | 5 min read

In the grips of what’s been described as a bad powdery mildew season for many growers, a new fungicide from Syngenta, applied early in the crop to help keep the disease firmly under control is what some are terming a no-brainer.

Fodder conservation & pasture - Market insight

Cleancrop is living up to its name

Sept. 8, 2024 | 3 min read

Damien Cocker, a dairy farmer from Sheffield, Tasmania, was struggling to fill the summer feed gap. After losing significant milk productivity from his 600 Friesian Jersey cross cattle throughout the drier months, Mr Cocker needed a long-lasting solution to address the seasonal instability.

Commentary

NAB report sees market still rising

Sept. 7, 2024 | 3 min read

The NAB Rural Commodities Index increased by 0.4 per cent month-on-month in June, rising for the third consecutive month. The index is now around levels seen in February 2023.

Merchandise - Seeds

Optimise Nuseed canola seed storage

Sept. 6, 2024 | 4 min read

Research has found the shelf life of any seed is dependent on its moisture content, as well as the temperature and humidity of the storage environment.

Cotton - Merchandise

Bayer releases XtendFlex for cotton industry

Sept. 5, 2024 | 3 min read

Bayer has announced the commercial release of XtendFlex herbicide tolerance technology in XtendFlex cotton in Australia, along with the approval of XtendiMax 2 Herbicide with VapourGrip Technology for over-the-top use in XtendFlex cotton, offering Australian cotton growers unparalleled flexibility and options in weed management strategies.

Cattle health - Merchandise

Strike cattle tick before the spring rise

Sept. 4, 2024 | 4 min read

Early season treatment with an effective, residual acaricide is an important method of preventing the build-up of tick populations on cattle and pasture.

Merchandise

Enhancing the natural potential of crops

Sept. 3, 2024 | 2 min read

Global fertiliser manufacturer, Yara, has entered the rapidly-growing biostimulants market with the release of its new YaraAmplix range in Australia.

Management

Publicly recognising team achievements boosts culture

Sept. 2, 2024 | 3 min read

To state the obvious, a surefire way to improve productivity and employee engagement is the holy grail all companies are looking for.

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