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Crop protection forum focuses on resistance

Resistance management Oct. 19, 2023



We keep hearing that the next new herbicide is ‘not a silver bullet’ to overcome herbicide resistance.

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Nitrophoska is back: The original and best!

Specialty fertilisers & nutrition Oct. 15, 2023



Australian resellers and growers will be pleased to hear that Nitrophoska Special fertiliser – the original complex fertiliser product – will soon be available again.

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Resistance management safeguarding agriculture

Resistance management Oct. 14, 2023



The fourth agricultural revolution is dawning rapidly. It promises transformative change driven by AI and automation, data analytics, innovative seed varieties and next generation crop protection products.

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Beneficial bacteria root of success for avocados

Specialty fertilisers & nutrition Oct. 12, 2023



For WA avocado grower Nigel Love, it all starts with healthy roots, leading to healthier trees, and improved yields of higher quality fruit.

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First on-farm grain protectant in decades

Grain protection Oct. 11, 2023



Growers in Western Australia storing grain on farm now have another chemistry with a different mode of action to add to their rotation for the control of insect pests, thanks to the recent APVMA approval of K-Obiol EC Combi for the on-farm use.

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Protecting the harvest with Methograin

Grain protection Rural Business Oct. 9, 2023



Australian winter cereal growers and grain handlers preparing for the 2023 harvest have a tried and trusted product range available to protect their stored grain from major damage by insect pests.

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OS knowledge aids local citrus exports

Merchandise Oct. 8, 2023



A citrus career spanning 25 years in South Africa, and now Australia, has prepared agronomist, Rolf Swart to tackle the challenges of exports in his role with Hillston Citrus Operations, at Griffith in NSW.

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Technique and timing for blowfly

Merchandise Oct. 6, 2023



Correct application technique and timing are critical for optimal blowfly strike protection, according to Elanco account manager – southern NSW David Rathbone.

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Kenso has perfect fit in tree crops

Merchandise Oct. 5, 2023



In the dynamic world of horticulture, where tree crops like almonds, walnuts, apples, pears, and citrus play a pivotal role in the local economy, improved farm management practices become more important with each passing year.

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Emerging agtech focus of Tosari field day

Rural Business Oct. 4, 2023



Over 200 technical experts and local growers gathered in southeast Queensland recently, for a field day all about advancing agtech and drought resilience.

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Adama WA motorbike crop trials tour

Rural Business Oct. 3, 2023



WA’s unique annual motorbike crop trials tour headed for some northern exposure this year and was treated with some of the best riding conditions, trials, technologies and fellowship in its short history.

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Sustainable future at Fertilizer Australia

Rural Business Oct. 2, 2023



Fertilizer Australia’s annual two-day conference in Adelaide took its 220 participants on a deep dive into how to cultivate a sustainable future for the fertiliser industry.

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Elders’ community giving project launched at Regions Rising Summit

Rural Business Oct. 1, 2023



Elders has announced a national grant program to further support the needs of rural and regional communities with its launch of the Elders Community Giving Project, at the Regional Australia Institute’s (RAI) Regions Rising National Summit.

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A strategic approach best for buffalo fly

Merchandise Sept. 21, 2023



A strategic approach to managing buffalo fly can help to prevent the establishment of large populations and lost productivity in beef and dairy operations.

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New option for downy mildew in vines

Fungicides Merchandise Sept. 20, 2023



After repeated seasons of high downy mildew pressure in winegrape vineyards and confirmed resistance reported to some widely used fungicides, growers have been eager for new options, and it appears their calls are being answered.

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