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Portable power for off-grid fences

Sept. 12, 2024 | 3 min read
Gallagher is making off-grid livestock control and precision pasture management easier for Australian farmers with the launch of an extended range of Lithium Solar Fence Energisers, delivering more power over longer distances in any weather.
Fungicides - Market insight

Strong start for new strawberry fungicide

Sept. 11, 2024 | 4 min read
The introduction of Verpixo Adavelt active fungicide for strawberries has demonstrated excellent results under challenging conditions in the Yarra Valley of Victoria.
Market insight

Root Boost enhances crop and plant establishment

Sept. 10, 2024 | 3 min read
Sonic Essentials harnessed its platinum sponsorship of the Fruit Growers Victoria (FGV) conference held in Shepparton recently as a major platform to unveil Root Boost - the first starter product in their Gro Start Pro range of crop starters.
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.

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