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Pests and weeds on the rise

Last year over 85 per cent of Australian land managers spent an average of around $21,950 on pest and weed management, with feral animals contributing significantly to the cost.
Read full storyNational Agriculture Day

National Agriculture Day is the day the nation collectively tips its hat to farmers across the country in celebration.
Read full storyNew D-Ploy Plus grain protectant a perfect fit

As the world of agriculture constantly evolves, innovative yet simple solutions are essential. Nowhere is this more important than protecting the annual grain harvest.
Read full storyCan annual ryegrass be beaten in the north?

Annual ryegrass is a relatively new weed in the northern grain growing regions. With its capacity to produce enormous amounts of seed and readily evolve herbicide resistance, growers and agronomists are keen to avoid widespread infestation.
Read full storyChallenges in meeting growing MRL restrictions

Domestic and export grain markets continue to revise their chemical regulations and maximum residue limits (MRLs) on grain that Australia supplies, writes Gerard McMullen.
Read full storyElders’ approach beats huge DBM problem

Diamondback moth (DBM) is one of the most problematic pests facing vegetable growers, requiring the use of new products and approaches to combat resistance.
Read full storyCritical new tool for fungicide resistance

Corteva Agriscience’s new fungicide, Verpixo Adavelt active, is a highly effective new fungicide for managing challenging crop diseases, helping farmers achieve healthy and abundant yields.
Read full storySafer use of herbicides for tree control

There is a new, innovative and scientifically driven method for dealing with unwanted trees and woody weeds, thanks to a unique herbicide delivery system developed by the University of Queensland (UQ) and Bioherbicides Australia (BHA).
Read full storyNew herbicide tolerant brassicas

Livestock and dairy producers in Australia are now able to take advantage of herbicide tolerant technology, on a range of forage crop types, with the DLF Seeds, Cleancrop Brassica System.
Read full storyDLF Seeds restructure

DLF Seeds Australia has announced a restructure of its operations, involving promotions from within, and a new face to aid the company’s expansion.
Read full storyYara strengthens environmental focus

Yara Australia has announced it intends to play a leading role in helping primary producers to produce quality crops whilst reducing their carbon footprint.
Read full storySerious side to guide to “encouraging aphids”

Did you know there is a registered product for early season aphid management in cotton for which there is virtually no resistance risk and that doesn’t wipe out natural enemies of that pest?
Read full storyYara rejigs agronomy team

Leading nitrogen fertiliser manufacturer, Yara Australia, has restructured its customer-facing sales agronomy team into three semi-autonomous commercial zones.
Read full storyEC recognises canola’s greenhouse benefits

New analysis from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has led to the European Commission’s recognition of the Australian canola industry’s low-emissions credentials for the second time, enabling local canola growers continued access to lucrative international markets.
Read full story#PlantASeedForSafety winners announced

Syngenta Australia, in partnership with #PlantASeedForSafety, is excited to announce the winner of the highly anticipated #SafetySwagger photo competition during National Safe Work Month (October).
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