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Ascochyta blight discovery to improve variety choices for lentil growers

Winter cropping Oct. 31, 2022



Australian researchers have discovered a gene in the fungal pathogen causing ascochyta blight that triggers disease resistance in lentils, helping researchers to advise growers on lentil varieties with strong genetic resistance.

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Annual vaccination protects sheep and cattle from anthrax in high-risk areas

Cattle health Oct. 24, 2022



Livestock producers who manage properties where anthrax has previously occurred, including areas bordered by Bourke and Moree to Albury and Deniliquin in the south, have been reminded to vaccinate their cattle and sheep against anthrax.

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Nutrition tweaks to help feed the world

Specialty fertilisers & nutrition Oct. 19, 2022



The world understands one of the great challenges ahead remains the need to dramatically increase food crop production to sustain our future global populations.

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Get the most out of your fertiliser application

Specialty fertilisers & nutrition Oct. 19, 2022



Agripower’s head agronomist Bruce Cairns said that with the high cost of fertilisers, increasing scrutiny on fertiliser applications, and the potential environmental effects, every grower needs to ensure that they get the most out of their fertiliser application.

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Positive feedback to organic fertiliser

Specialty fertilisers & nutrition Oct. 19, 2022



‘Worm Hit’ has been working with farmers for several years to supply a comparative product, as an alternative for the popular synthetic products such as monoammonium phosphate (MAP), diammonium phosphate (DAP), and urea.

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Efficient crop nutrition for sustainable success

Specialty fertilisers & nutrition Oct. 18, 2022



Specialising in the supply of quality plant nutrition and bio-stimulant products to the primary industry, De Sangosse Australia has a shared vision that agriculture should be innovative, sustainable, and efficient.

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Locally made fertiliser ensures good supply

Specialty fertilisers & nutrition Oct. 18, 2022



Fertilisers such as lime, gypsum and dolomite not only provide plant-available calcium but can also improve soil structure and optimise soil pH.

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Dropzone is the future of 2,4-D herbicides

Summer cropping Oct. 17, 2022



Nufarm continues to lead the world in 2,4-D technology with the launch of Nufarm Dropzone. The result of 10 years of research and development, Dropzone is a faster, more efficacious 2,4-D amine with a world-first innovative formulation.

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WeedSmart Week 2022 – Dalby

Herbicide & fungicide resistance Oct. 17, 2022



WeedSmart Week brings together a wealth of knowledge and experience from local and interstate growers, agronomists, and technology experts – putting the spotlight on herbicide resistance and weed control.Join us at WeedSmart Week Dalby from the 6th to the 7th of December 2022. WeedSmart Week is designed to engage growers and advisors on the WeedSmart Big 6 messages.

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D-Ploy Plus joins local grain protection range

Grain protection Oct. 17, 2022



Following the successful registration in 2021 of Imtrade D-Ploy Grain Protectant, Imtrade CropScience has announced the release of the latest addition to its grain protection range, Imtrade D-Ploy Plus Grain Protectant.

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Grain and stockfeed needs protection!

Grain protection Oct. 17, 2022



Who do you want to feed? Evil weevils… or your animals?

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Protection needed for bumper cereal harvest

Grain protection Oct. 17, 2022



The Australian Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is predicting a near record wheat harvest in 2022–23.

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Do coarse nozzles reduce spray efficacy?

Spraying equipment & application Oct. 16, 2022



Spray droplet size plays a critical role in maximising herbicide contact on the weed surface. Some applicators have been concerned that the move to coarser nozzles to reduce spray drift could reduce the efficacy of non-selective and phenoxy herbicides used for summer weed control.

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More convenient summer fallow weed control

Summer cropping Oct. 16, 2022



A new high load version of a popular summer fallow herbicide with its own in-built surfactant is making the job easier for growers.

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It’s time to make the 20s’ roar again

Commentary Oct. 15, 2022



The 1920s didn’t get off to the best of starts, writes Rebecca Pickering. Emerging from the devastation of the Great War with the Spanish flu pandemic quick on its heels, Australia faced the enormous task of rebuilding from the ashes.

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