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FMC leading the way with local innovation

Local investment and continuous innovation backed by global strength has chemical company, FMC, leading the way with agricultural solutions for Australian growers.
Read full storyHow to beat barley grass in two years

Barley grass often slips under the radar and pales in significance to annual ryegrass. But it is ranked in the top ten weeds in Australian grain crops and considered the seventh most costly weed to control for growers in the Victorian Mallee and Mid-North, Lower Yorke and Eyre Peninsula of South Australia.
Read full storyWater industry front of mind for ag sector

Darling Irrigation, as part of the AGnVET group, is involved in all areas of design, supply and construction of pressurised irrigation systems in eastern Australia.
Read full storyIrrigation innovations a Netafim strength

While today’s global conditions continue to pressure supply chains and cause consolidation of various agribusinesses, the world’s largest irrigation company remains steadfast on its commitment of generating smart irrigation solutions for growers, further underlined recently by new product innovations.
Read full storyWater prices stay low for third year in a row

Water allocation prices in the southern Murray–Darling Basin are likely to remain low for a third consecutive year, according to the latest ABARES Water Market Outlook.
Read full storySilage wrapping a part of Australian history

For Agri Novatex, silage is about more than wrapping up grass – it’s a piece of Australian history.
Read full storyLaying the groundwork for healthy soil

Healthy soil is crucial to growers optimising productivity, with testing an important component of fully understanding the limitations and potential productivity of soil.
Read full storyInoculums improve feed production and quality

Mapleton Agri Biotec has been supplying microbial inoculums to Australian and international farmers for nearly 20 years.
Read full storyInjection breakthrough for woody weed control

Woody weeds have long been a scourge on grazing landscapes across the country, however the arrival of capsulated herbicide products and key application technology is providing a breakthrough in control – with strong environmental benefits.
Read full storyAltacor X-Force the new force in trees and vines

Fruit growers around Australia can expect an exciting development from FMC in the month of August. Their new insecticide, Altacor X-Force will be available at selected agency outlets nationwide.
Read full storyCoping with rising frost risks in horticulture

Climate change presents a number of challenges for Australia’s $15 billion horticulture sector, including, perhaps surprisingly, frost. Paradoxically, the warmest decade in recorded history has seen some of the most widespread and serious frost damage to commercial crops in both Australia and North America.
Read full storyNew nematicide produces quality sweet potatoes

A commercial trial on the property of Dean Akers in Bundaberg, has demonstrated the superior quality achieved with Salibro nematicide from Corteva Agriscience.
Read full storySoil carbon requires careful consideration

Soil organic matter makes up a small component of the mass of most soils, yet it has an important role in the functioning of the physical, chemical, and biological fertility of agricultural soils, writes Jeff Kraak.
Read full storyDual insecticide solves grapevine scale concerns

Increased grapevine scale populations across multiple Australian wine regions are encouraging vigilance for vineyard managers when it comes to monitoring for impacts on vine health and related diseases.
Read full storyYara committed to bag recycling scheme

Leading premium fertiliser manufacturer, Yara, continues to support Big Bag Recovery program as a partner.
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