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Improved 2,4-D widens weed control options

Summer cropping Sept. 15, 2023



Colex-D herbicide, which is an advanced 2,4-D formulation, is providing better options for agronomist Adrian Nelson at NU Rural, Quirindi on the New South Wales Liverpool Plains.

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Customers love Wengfu fertbook Dealer module

Summer cropping Technology in agriculture Sept. 14, 2023



Wengfu Australia continues to lead the industry with faster more efficient ways for their customers to access their fertiliser requirements.

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New faces at Agsafe

On The Move Sept. 14, 2023



Joining Agsafe is Osmond Udayanga, recently appointed project officer for the new bagMUSTER initiative. He will maintain the bagMUSTER database management system and ensure data security, reliability, performance, and integrity.

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New tool to forecast fall armyworm migrations

Summer cropping Sept. 14, 2023



The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a moth pest native to the Americas that causes major damage to economically important grains such as maize, rice, sorghum, sugarcane, and wheat, as well as other vegetable crops and cotton.

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Three novel products from AgNova

Merchandise Sept. 13, 2023



Growers of strawberries, olives, grapes, citrus, tree nuts, cane berries, pome, stone and tropical fruits are amongst those who will benefit from the latest novel crop protection products being introduced by AgNova Technologies.

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Insecticide combo for canola pests

Insecticide Merchandise Sept. 12, 2023



Exirel insecticide in combination with Parachute spray oil is providing canola growers with an agronomic package to control key insect pests.

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Whack lice early for best control

Merchandise Sept. 11, 2023



Off-shears or short-wool application remains a key strategic time to achieve effective lice control, according to Elanco senior brand manager – sheep, Dr Kathryn Humphries.

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BASF’s new ‘Triple trait’ canola release

Merchandise Sept. 10, 2023



True flexibility has arrived with the addition of BASF’s best canola variety yet, InVigor LR 4540P, providing growers with their first opportunity to sow a ‘triple trait’ TruFlex variety.

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Miravis Duo "works so well" on cucurbits

Merchandise Sept. 10, 2023



If you want to trial a new crop protection product, Queensland is the place to do it. With high temperatures and humidity, disease pressure is at a greater risk and many products are put through the rounds up north.

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New Elders Eyre Peninsula trial site

Rural Business Sept. 8, 2023



A new broadacre trial site has been established by Elders, focussing on agronomic issues faced by growers on the Eyre Peninsula and beyond.

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New name for leading Aussie manufacturer

Agribusiness Sept. 8, 2023



Leading Australian manufacturer Graintech, last month launched its brand refresh, GTE Technology as it continues to establish its strong position in the industry.

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Seed industry shines at 2023 Gala Dinner

Rural Business Sept. 7, 2023



A large contingent of seed industry professionals turned out to celebrate the Australian seed industry as the Australian Seed Federation held their Gala Dinner and Awards evening during ‘Seed Business 2023’.

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BASF’s Vic and SA community paddocks

Rural Business Sept. 7, 2023



Stemming from last year’s success, the 2023 BASF ‘Community Paddocks’ initiative has extended to two new locations in Paskeville, South Australia and Nhill, Victoria.

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bagMUSTER pilot plastics recycling scheme launch

Agsafe Sept. 6, 2023



Representatives from Australia’s leading agricultural input industries gathered in Gatton recently to launch the pilot of bagMUSTER, an initiative of CropLife Australia in partnership with the Australian Seed Federation.

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Nufarm bolsters ranks

On The Move Sept. 5, 2023



Over the last few months Nufarm has welcomed a range of faces into their sales team across the country.

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