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Outmanoeuvre clethodim resistance in legume rotations

March 30, 2026 | 4 min read
Chris Davey, WeedSmart agronomist in South Australia, has been tracking clethodim resistance in annual ryegrass on farms within his client group on the northern Yorke Peninsula.
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Residuals which don’t lock up your rotation

March 30, 2026 | 5 min read
In the northern grains region, it can be difficult to implement effective consecutive sprays across the whole fallow area after every summer rain event.
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UMS signals new chapter with new look

March 27, 2026 | 2 min read
UMS is entering a new phase of growth, combining a refreshed national identity with increased investment in research and development resulting in exceptional results as published in the recent Dairy Australia forage value index (FVI).
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Why simple, safe spray systems matter on big country

March 26, 2026 | 3 min read
For Lisa Kearines, farming at scale brings a different set of pressures. Working with Ogden Pastoral Company in central NSW, Lisa helps manage a large mixed operation spread across seven properties, stretching roughly 140km.
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Adelaide prepares for southern hemisphere’s biggest horticulture conference

March 26, 2026 | 2 min read
Australia and New Zealand’s premier horticulture event, Hort Connections 2026 will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre this year – over an expanded four-day program from June 1-4.
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Nutrimin for ruminants

March 25, 2026 | 2 min read
Sustained demand through three decades of Nutrimin drench for ruminants – an Agmin product – demonstrates there are always deficiencies in one or more micronutrients in the pasture feed.
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New spray-on delivers dual protection against flystrike

March 24, 2026 | 4 min read
Leading animal health company Elanco has announced the Australian launch of CLiK Duostar, the first dicyclanil-based product to prevent and treat blowfly strike.
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Innovators crowned at Farmers2Founders Challenge

March 24, 2026 | 1 min read
Crop cooling spray and a saliva test to breed worm-resistant sheep were the agri-tech solutions claiming top honours at the Farmers2Founders International Agrifood-Tech Pitch Challenge.
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Drench resistance – don’t guess, test

March 23, 2026 | 4 min read
Internal parasites cost Australian sheep and wool producers an average of $28,000 in lost productivity and a further $5,000 in treatment costs every year, 1 yet the majority are unaware of the resistance status of the worm population on their farm or the efficacy of their most recent drench.
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Matrix trials pay off with permit

March 23, 2026 | 1 min read
Adama’s Matrix herbicide is now permitted for use (under Permit PER94851) in annual and perennial ryegrass pasture as a PSPE application, followed by an EPE application if required under high winter grass and barley grass weed pressure or for extended residual.
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Longrange vaccination proven protection against bovine botilism

March 20, 2026 | 5 min read
Botulism remains one of the most economically devastating diseases affecting grazing cattle herds across northern Australia.
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New forage seeds showcase productivity

March 20, 2026 | 3 min read
Newly developed varieties promise stronger pastures, better persistence and higher productivity across key grazing regions.
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Strong crown rot results boost grower productivity

March 19, 2026 | 3 min read
Victrato seed treatment has reinforced its role in crown rot management following its first full commercial season of use in Australia, while also marking another important milestone for cereal growers nationwide.
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Registrations open for 2026 Australian Cotton Conference

March 19, 2026 | 2 min read
Australia’s cotton industry will come together on the Gold Coast this year for its flagship event, with registrations opened on March 1 for the 2026 Australian Cotton Conference.
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Trezac Arylex registration helping graziers extinguish fireweed

March 18, 2026 | 3 min read
Graziers now have an expanded option for managing the highly invasive weed fireweed, with Trezac Arylex active registered for use in grass pastures via boom application.

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ABS data confirms record beef production
Registrations open for cotton conference
Industry needs budget backup
Outmanoeuvre clethodim resistance in legume rotations
Residuals which don't lock up your rotation
FMC challenges farmers to grow a beer
Why honest is an undervalued leadership superpower
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