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New PodGuard canola shines

Merchandise Technology in agriculture Sept. 11, 2022



Now that so much more canola is being sown each season, the PodGuard trait’s time to shine has well and truly arrived.

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Insect monitoring cuts down sprays in avocados

Biologicals Merchandise Sept. 11, 2022



The regular monitoring of insect pests beneficial insects is helping to reduce the amount of insecticide applications needed in avocado orchards in the Bundaberg region of Queensland.

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Stockboss post stands up to corrosive soils

Fencing, livestock handling & ID Merchandise Sept. 11, 2022



For those in the know, difficult soils is a collective term used for acidic, saline and alkaline elements that can corrode steel at a great rate.

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Innovative new chemistry for potatoes

Herbicide & fungicide resistance Merchandise Sept. 10, 2022



Leading horticultural supplier, Grochem Australia, is stepping up its role in the potato market with the launch of an innovative new herbicide called Soleto.

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Control Navua sedge with Ubeniq Rinskor

Merchandise Tropical agriculture & sugar cane Sept. 10, 2022



The last decade has seen a major issue with the introduced weed Navua sedge (Cyperus aromaticus) for graziers in wet, tropical regions of northern Queensland.

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AgNova picks up Stroby WG fungicide

Fungicides Merchandise Sept. 9, 2022



AgNova has announced a new distribution agreement with BASF Australia for the strobilurin fungicide Stroby WG.

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Electric fence monitoring saves time

Fencing, livestock handling & ID Merchandise Sept. 9, 2022



South Australian farmer Charlie Crozier has two main reasons for using the Tru-Test Fence Monitoring system on his 840-hectare property in the state’s southeast – for peace of mind and to save time.

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Insecticide great news for macadamias

Merchandise Winter cropping Sept. 9, 2022



Macadamia growers are increasingly recognising the versatility of Trivor insecticide for protecting their crops against a range of key pests.

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Plantings to summer crops in 2022–23 are forecast to remain well above average

Agribusiness Sept. 8, 2022



The area planted to summer crops in 2022–23 is forecast to increase by 2% to reach 1.6 million hectares. This is supported by the combination of significant areas of land previously left fallow during winter in Queensland and New South Wales, ample soil moisture availability in late winter for planting crops, and the favourable seasonal conditions expected over spring. Summer crop production is forecast to reach the fifth highest on record at 5.2 million tonnes, remaining 6% below the record production of last season. Production of grain sorghum is forecast to reach the fourth highest on record at 2.6 million tonnes, supported by well above average area and yields. Production of cotton lint is forecast to reach the third highest on record of 1.1 million tonnes.

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Managing your business during turbulent times

Management Sept. 8, 2022



Managing rural business, during turbulent times, is both an art and a science, writes Kerry Swan.

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Movento controls pests for Queensland Citrus

Spring horticulture & viticulture Summer horticulture Sept. 7, 2022



As one of the largest exporters of citrus in Queensland, fruit quality is a critical performance indicator for Greg Parr, managing director of Queensland Citrus.

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Corteva Salibro nematicide for healthy soil

Merchandise Sept. 7, 2022



“Where the other products have been put in, Salibro has definitely done better. So far, it's looking really good."

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Lice under spotlight at dipping conference

Rural Business Sept. 6, 2022



More than 30 contractors, partners and staff from NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia attended the 3rd National Sheep Dipping Contractors Forum held in Moama recently.

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Hiring and salary pressure continues

Rural Business Sept. 6, 2022



Favourable seasonal conditions, record export forecasts, a tight labour market and rising costs locally and globally are creating both challenges and opportunities for Australian agribusinesses in 2022, writes Jess Roberts.

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Seed Convention 2022 – That’s a wrap!

Rural Business Sept. 6, 2022



The seed industry revelled in being back together again after a 3-year long hiatus at the ASF Seed Business Convention 2022.

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