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Hostile fungus found to protect against cereal diseases

Rural Business Sept. 7, 2020



A fungus that devastates many crops can act as a powerful biocontrol agent against fungal diseases in cereal plants when modified by mycovirus infection, according to research by The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture and Huazhong Agricultural University in China.

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New variety transitions quinoa from boutique to broadacre

Winter cropping Sept. 5, 2020



A new open access quinoa variety developed in Australia is set to boost opportunities for farmers to grow the popular superfood, with increased production potential for both local and international markets. As the first public, non-contract variety in Australia, “Kruso White” may be the key to transitioning quinoa from a niche, cottage crop to wider adoption across Australian broadacre farming environments.

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Biosecurity measures reinforced for brown marmorated stink bug season 2020-21

Product development & regulatory services Sept. 1, 2020



In response to the rapid expansion of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) throughout Europe and North America, the department has retained the seasonal measures to manage the risk of BMSB from arriving in Australia for the 2020–21 BMSB risk season.

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Cattle weigh themselves with Trutest

Cattle health Fencing, livestock handling & ID Aug. 26, 2020



The Tru-Test remote walk over weighing (Remote WOW) system has revolutionised the way Australian cattle producers run their business as it means that cattle can now effectively weigh themselves – without a human in sight.

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Transport of hazmat: What do you need?

Business solutions & technology Aug. 25, 2020



How premises interact with dangerous goods varies considerably from business to business.

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Cadmium information now available on the Fertilizer Australia website

Fertilisers Aug. 24, 2020



Cadmium (Cd) is an element naturally found at low concentrations in soils. It's also found in many sources of phosphate and can accumulate in soil through fertiliser application. Plant uptake of cadmium is usually limited, but in some situations it may be high enough for farm produce to exceed maximum safe levels.

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Potentially destructive Russian wheat aphids found in WA's south-east

Winter cropping Aug. 20, 2020



A foreign and potentially destructive pest has been detected in Australia's largest grain-growing state. Russian wheat aphids have been found on farms near Esperance in Western Australia's remote south-east. It is the first time the pest has been found in WA.

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Understanding weed competitive traits in barley

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides Post-emergent herbicides Aug. 11, 2020



Not all barley genotypes are equal when it comes to weed suppression and tolerance.

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Digging deeper to understand crop performance: Rhizoctonia

Winter cropping Aug. 11, 2020



Why do cereal crops planted early into warm and moist soil appear healthy at the start of the season and then begin to show uneven growth from mid-winter to spring?

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Mapping grain paddocks from space

Agribusiness Aug. 10, 2020



Scientists at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have solved a farming challenge using artificial intelligence to identify the boundary of every individual paddock in Australia’s grain growing region from space – around 1.7 million of them.

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Free kick for ryegrass control

Winter cropping Aug. 4, 2020



Wheat and canola crops offer growers some really practical options to improve crop competition against weeds, particularly grasses, and vastly reduce weed seed set.

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Canola growers urged to monitor for blackleg in upper canopy

Winter cropping Aug. 3, 2020



Canola growers are being encouraged to closely monitor crops for signs of blackleg infection in the upper canopy to avoid costly yield loss this season. Effective disease management will be critical for growers across the northern cropping region banking on a productive 2020 winter cropping season following the recent run of dry years

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Winter ideal time for feathertop Rhodes grass control plan

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides July 30, 2020



Feathertop Rhodes grass (FTR) was once considered a summer weed, but new research has confirmed field observations that FTR can effectively germinate in winter, making it an increasing challenge for grain growers across northern New South Wales and Queensland.

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Double down on lice protection

Sheep care & health July 28, 2020



Dual action combination product for sheep lice control.

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Ag-biotech innovations reap rewards for farmers, food security and the environment

Summer cropping July 27, 2020



An international report shows the significant economic, environmental and agronomic benefits of farmers adopting GM crops.

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