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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.

Merchandise

A big win in resistance fight

Sept. 1, 2024 | 4 min read

Trials of new, alternative mode of action herbicides against grass and broadleaf weeds along fence lines are demonstrating safe, long-term control of these weed populations, also providing a breakthrough in herbicide resistance management.

Rural Business

APVMA decisions on paraquat/diquat

Aug. 31, 2024 | 4 min read

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published its proposed decisions on the reconsiderations of paraquat and diquat, non-selective herbicides used to control weeds in various agricultural, horticultural, and commercial situations.

Rural Business

Zoetis continues rural mental health support

Aug. 30, 2024 | 3 min read

With a commitment of $800,000 over the last eight years, Zoetis has been a steadfast supporter of Beyond Blue's vital services, which have seen more than 300,000 individuals reach out for assistance in 2023 alone.

Rural Business

Can drones provide early warning of herbicide resistance?

Aug. 29, 2024 | 3 min read

Finding time to scout for weeds or monitor paddocks after a spray application is almost impossible as growers are typically managing larger cropping areas than ever before.

Rural Business

Heat is on for chickpea research

Aug. 28, 2024 | 3 min read

Fast-tracking the development of chickpea varieties adapted to high temperatures is the focus of a new research project aimed at addressing the challenges facing growers of Australia’s biggest pulse crop.

Rural Business

Stay up to date with new resistance strategies

Aug. 27, 2024 | 2 min read

Climate change poses one of the most significant challenges to pest management and agricultural production Australian farmers and horticultural growers have faced.

Rural Business

Understanding fall armyworm

Aug. 27, 2024 | 5 min read

A high prevalence of fall armyworm in Queensland earlier this year has been a steep learning curve for growers and agronomists, who are working hard to understand the pest’s impact in Australian farming systems.

Rural Business News

Duo seeks out powdery mildew

Cleancrop is living up to its name

NAB report sees market still rising

Optimise Nuseed canola seed storage

Bayer releases XtendFlex for cotton industry

Strike cattle tick before the spring rise

Enhancing the natural potential of crops

Publicly recognising team achievements boosts culture

A big win in resistance fight

APVMA decisions on paraquat/diquat

Zoetis continues rural mental health support

Can drones provide early warning of herbicide resistance?

Heat is on for chickpea research

Stay up to date with new resistance strategies

Understanding fall armyworm

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