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Redlegged earthmite management

Winter cropping Winter pastures & forage Sept. 1, 2021



Survey participants receive early access to a new RLEM online training module.

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Bumper crop expected as cotton season kicks off in Emerald

Summer cropping Aug. 25, 2021



The Australian cotton season is officially underway with growers in central Queensland among the first in the country to plant what is expected to be a crop generating around $3 billion for the national economy.

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Bulk up with Chomper!

Fodder conservation & pasture Aug. 25, 2021



Drought and tight feed supply loom large in the memory of most graziers, despite more abundant rainfall in recent times. In such situations, growers need to plant a forage that can cope when the seasonal conditions change.

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Cold, wet winter causes rise in canola disease

Winter cropping Aug. 20, 2021



A cold, wet winter has proved conducive to high levels of canola disease across southern Australia.

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Redlegged earth mite webinar

Winter cropping Aug. 13, 2021



Redlegged earth mite webinar - from Cesar Australia & the GRDC Tuesday 7th September Register to join to hear the latest redlegged earth mite research from Cesar Australia

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Prices set to remain low across the southern Murray-Darling Basin in 2021-22

Water supply & irrigation Aug. 4, 2021



The latest ABARES Water Market Outlook report indicates water allocation prices in the southern Murray-Darling Basin are likely to remain low in 2021–22.

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Digitising the customer experience

Business solutions & technology July 15, 2021



It’s the crucial interplay between digital and physical channels that will drive up conversions, increase revenues and boost farmer loyalty, writes Kelly Brown.

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That’s another fine mess you’ve gotten us into!

Spraying equipment & application July 15, 2021



Fine messes aren’t just something that frustrated Laurel and Hardy, fine spray droplet messes are really something to be avoided at all costs in the world of herbicide spraying too.

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Handpicking genes for disease-resistant crops

Product development & regulatory services July 13, 2021



Researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed tools to identify plant genes resistant to disease-causing fungi and deploy them to create more resistant crops.

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New products to mark OCP’s 30 years in ag

Fungicides July 9, 2021



Organic Crop Protectants (OCP) is this year celebrating 30 years of servicing the needs of both certified organic and conventional wine grape producers.

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GrowMore Bowen Live Stream Details

Spring horticulture & viticulture June 23, 2021



Get an up-close and personal look at trials that show how Syngenta’s current products and future technologies can be used to bring maximum value to your fields.

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Check cereal crops for Russian wheat aphid

Winter cropping June 23, 2021



New South Wales grain growers are advised to monitor developing winter cereal crops for Russian wheat aphid (RWA) this season, and to consider treatment only if infestations are approaching potentially damaging levels.

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Farmgate value hits new record of $66 billion

Agribusiness June 16, 2021



Australian farmgate production is on track for a record-breaking $66.3 billion year.

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Future fields of gold’ – Australia’s winter crop planting rises again

Agribusiness Winter cropping June 2, 2021



Australia is looking at a second consecutive near-record winter crop planting, as excellent prices and good seasonal conditions see planted hectares rise. In its just-released 2021/22 Winter Crop Outlook, global agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank says the national winter crop planting – currently underway across the country – is forecast at 22.93 million hectares.

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New genes to improve chickpea phosphorus uptake and use efficiency

Business solutions & technology June 1, 2021



Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture have used genome mapping on chickpea root traits to improve the efficiency of phosphorus acquisition and use.

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