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Liquid lime and gypsum gaining broad appeal

Fertilisers March 18, 2023



With the vagaries of bulk fertiliser supply and prices, and the need to get a greater return on investment in crop nutrition, growers are increasingly turning to specialty products.

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Get hooked on Axcela!

Snail & slug control March 17, 2023



Were you satisfied with slug and snail control in your precious crops last year?

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When should I control snails and slugs?

Snail & slug control March 16, 2023



Following a very long, wet spring in 2022 that favoured slug and snail breeding, large numbers of snails were detected in grain samples at harvest.

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Imtrade leads the way in baiting technology

Snail & slug control March 15, 2023



It’s now been three years since Imtrade released its dual baiting system, Transcend, which combines new molluscicide and insecticide technology.

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Sluggoff lentils change the baiting landscape

Snail & slug control March 13, 2023



Sluggoff lentil bait is the leading product in Europe for slug and snail control. Since its release on the local market, Australian users have been amazed at the superior effectiveness in horticulture and broadacre situations, making them an emerging favourite here too.

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Golden opportunity to track stock performance

Fencing, livestock handling & ID March 13, 2023



Making decisions based on accurate data is the future of farming. With the introduction of mandatory electronic identification (EID) of sheep across Australia, there’s a golden opportunity to do more than just tag your animals.

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A new and powerful view of the fence line

Fencing, livestock handling & ID March 12, 2023



Reality television shows might be all the go, but it’s the rise of smart technologies that is really giving farming customers an exciting view of their farms.

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Smarter fencing solution for all needs

Fencing, livestock handling & ID March 12, 2023



Australia is a diverse country, with a range of different ecosystems and landscapes to protect and nurture. Gallagher leads the market in offering an extensive product range that reflects the diversity of Australia’s environment and has a premium fencing and animal management solution for the needs of any property.

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New weapon to hit weed seed banks

Merchandise March 12, 2023



A spur-of-the-moment decision to try a new weed control option in a paddock of Mace wheat last season has convinced northern WA wheatbelt grower Wade Parker that he has a new weapon to help reduce weed seed banks.

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Good times roll on but not a repeat of 2022

Commentary March 12, 2023



The “Good times” are set to continue for Australian agriculture, but a repeat of the “stand out” 2022 year are unlikely writes Stefan Vogel*.

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Optimum GLY canola launch

Merchandise March 11, 2023



Corteva Agriscience has announced plans for the commercial launch of Optimum GLY canola – an advanced herbicide-tolerant trait technology for canola farmers in Australia, Canada and the United States.

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Recommending the right cattle implants

Merchandise March 11, 2023



In last month’s edition of Rural Business, we discussed the value and importance of hormone growth promotant (HGP) implants to the Australian beef industry, Bruce Smith writes.

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Beating fungus in berries

Merchandise March 11, 2023



Botrytis grey mould is a common disease facing berry growers, making the recent registration of Miravis Prime fungicide vitally important from both a production and resistance management perspective.

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Zorvec Enicade the ‘big gun’ against fungus

Summer horticulture March 10, 2023



Wet weather and the onset of downy mildew are major challenges for agronomist Shane Ebert on onion crops in the south-east region of South Australia.

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A treatment plan for non-decision-making

Management March 10, 2023



Persistent non-decision making is an insidious business disease that spreads vicariously if not detected or treated. It's a common but often undetected problem with businesses that are struggling, writes Kate Burke.

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