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Rodent & vertebrate pest control

Be prepared as rodent populations increase

May 27, 2023 | 3 min read
A record harvest season, along with high levels of stored grain and fodder, have created ideal conditions for rodent populations to rapidly expand this season. The abundance of food in paddocks and around farms means that farmers should be vigilant.
Tropical agriculture & sugar cane

Additional raw sugar access into the US

May 27, 2023 | 3 min read
On 13 March 2023, the Office of the US Trade Representative announced the reallocation of unused quotas under their imported raw sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ). Australia was allocated an additional 24,479 tonnes (11% of the unused quota balance).
Tropical agriculture & sugar cane

Research explores wider fungicide effectiveness

May 26, 2023 | 2 min read
Independent field research is set to continue into the wider effectiveness of key fungicides against various disease complexes in macadamias.
Tropical agriculture & sugar cane

2023 sugar price a once in a generation windfall

May 25, 2023 | 3 min read
Queensland’s 2023 sugarcane crush upon us and once again growers are heading into harvest with a sense of trepidation and optimism.
Tropical agriculture & sugar cane

Biostimulants boost tropical tree crops

May 23, 2023 | 4 min read
The role of biostimulants in providing nutrition to tropical crops is increasing each season in Queensland thanks to the ever-evolving biostimulant fertiliser range by De Sangosse Australia, under the guidance of regional manager Ben Itzstein.
Rodent & vertebrate pest control

Try ‘soft’ approach to hit rodents hard!

May 22, 2023 | 3 min read
With the onset of cooler months and lodged cereal crops being an issue this season, the need for effective rodent control solutions becomes very important.
Rodent & vertebrate pest control

The safer, humane way to catch rodents

May 22, 2023 | 3 min read
The Goodnature Smart Trap from Gallagher has reinvented pest control with smart trapping technology. It’s automatic, non-toxic, and delivers a quick and humane kill.
Rodent & vertebrate pest control

Award winning military style feral pig program

May 22, 2023 | 2 min read
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia (PIRSA) has received a 2022 Australian Biosecurity Award in the Government category for their role in the Kangaroo Island (KI) Feral Pig Eradication Program.
Rodent & vertebrate pest control

The madness of mouse management

May 22, 2023 | 4 min read
Many growers and merchants may have been surprised and confused by claims by CSIRO and GRDC during the last mouse plague, that currently registered zinc phosphide mouse baits can “kill only 50% of mice” or “are 50% effective”.
Post-emergent herbicides

Tailoring tank-mixes for hard-to-kill weeds

May 21, 2023 | 3 min read
Two of the keys to slowing the development of herbicide resistance are reducing escapes and avoiding unnecessary chemical use.
Post-emergent herbicides

Trials support new herbicide rotation option

May 21, 2023 | 3 min read
‘Mix and rotate’ has become a grain industry mantra to help achieve maximum efficacy as well as maintain effective use of crop protection products and there’s another important tool for broadleaf weed control programs that will do just that this season.
Merchandise

Optical spot sprayers give more options

May 20, 2023 | 4 min read
According to WeedSmart, industry sources estimate that around 70 per cent of grain production businesses in Queensland and northern NSW either own or use a contractor with an optical spot sprayer.
Post-emergent herbicides

Broadleaf weed control options for the north

May 20, 2023 | 4 min read
Growers in northern NSW and Queensland battling problem broadleaf and woody weeds now have new-found flexibility with one of the most robust herbicides against these difficult weeds.
Commentary - Fertilisers

Need for fertiliser labelling awareness campaign

May 18, 2023 | 3 min read
Fertilizer Australia will launch the national Fertiliser Labelling Awareness campaign in the coming months – and with good reason, writes Stephen Annells.
Merchandise

Shenzi – right product and the right fit!

May 17, 2023 | 3 min read
Horticultural and broadacre growers will soon have access to a new insecticide formulation for control of Lepidoptera insect pests with the imminent registration of Shenzi insecticide in Australia.

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