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Cattle health - Market insight

Effective weaning = thriving calves

Feb. 10, 2024 | 3 min read
As a beef farmer it is important to get the transition of weaning your stock right. An effective weaning strategy ensures calves continue to thrive, develop and improve body condition.
Cattle health - Market insight

Cattle bolus for cattle health

Feb. 10, 2024 | 2 min read
Launched in Australia in 2023, the revolutionary and unique Cosecure Cattle Bolus is now available from Abbey Animal Health.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Market insight

Early herbicide strategy boosts results

Feb. 10, 2024 | 4 min read
Problems controlling annual ryegrass and wild radish weeds in WA’s northern agricultural zone after years of narrow cropping rotations and repeated use of popular herbicides is well-known across the country.
Cattle health - Market insight

ProviCo hosts farm health forum

Feb. 9, 2024 | 2 min read
An upcoming ProviCo Calf Health Forum will provide an excellent opportunity for the industry to gain insights from international experts while connecting with fellow professionals.
Cattle health - Market insight

Improved productivity in a bolus.

Feb. 8, 2024 | 2 min read
In modern livestock management, ensuring optimal performance in cattle is essential for both the economic success of the farm and the welfare of the animal.
Commentary

Farmers ignored in climate change fight

Feb. 7, 2024 | 3 min read
On average, farmers estimate their incomes had reduced by 15.7 per cent due to climate change according to the farmer voice survey, an independent global research project commissioned by life science company Bayer.
Market insight - Sheep care & health

Prevalence of liver fluke increases

Feb. 7, 2024 | 4 min read
The latest report of the National Sheep Health Monitoring Project shows the percentage of sheep carcases infested with liver fluke almost doubled between 2020/21 to 2022/23.
Merchandise

Overcoming the challenges of hard water

Feb. 6, 2024 | 1 min read
Hard water usually contains elevated levels of calcium and magnesium ions and has been a long term challenge for many growers right across the country.
Merchandise

Allflex Heatime Pro collars key to new EBV

Feb. 5, 2024 | 3 min read
Innovative Te Mania Angus research on beef cattle puberty and its impact on lifelong fertility has become the cornerstone of a valuable new EBV (estimated breeding value) and a critical rethink of industry productivity.
Merchandise

Nitro Ag is back with a bang

Feb. 4, 2024 | 2 min read
Nitro Ag, the Australian distributor of Belgian manufactured Nitrophoska fertilisers, is launching a strategy to develop a full range of water-soluble specialty fertilisers to support the Nitrophoska Special, which is already on offer.
Merchandise

Gallagher protects the nation

Feb. 3, 2024 | 2 min read
Electric fencing is a cost-effective and reliable way to control animal movement, manage pasture and achieve strong conservation outcomes.
On The Move

New OzCrop team member for VIC/TAS

Feb. 1, 2024 | 1 min read
OzCrop has announced the appointment of Andrew Skinner as its regional sales manager for Victoria and Tasmania.
Rural Business

Rainbow Agro invests in crop protection innovation

Feb. 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Leading global crop protection company Rainbow Ag is investing long-term in Australia, with local projects to deliver innovative and sustainable crop protection solutions.
Rural Business

Trial supplies resistance tools

Jan. 31, 2024 | 5 min read
For those wanting to independently test new products, understand new and old use patterns or monitor resistance in-field, completing your own trial work has just become a whole lot more accessible, thanks to the team at Trial Supplies.
Rural Business

Biologicals to access nitrogen

Jan. 30, 2024 | 4 min read
A step change is coming for plant health, sustainability and yield with Corteva Agriscience introducing a new range of biologicals to the Australian market, starting with a product which allows plants to access nitrogen out of thin air.

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Inside this issue
Above average crops expected for cotton
SA swoops on first varroa outbreak
Tour reinforces universal agricultural challenges
Planting stronger trans-Tasman connection
7 Worlds Ag celebrates first year
WA lupins poised to go global
Management: Doing less not more-the key to boosting productivity
Insights: Specialty fertilisers and nutrition, Resistance management
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