Winter ideal time for feathertop Rhodes grass control plan

July 30, 2020 | 3 min read
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.

Double down on lice protection

July 28, 2020 | 2 min read
Dual action combination product for sheep lice control.

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

July 27, 2020 | 2 min read
An international report shows the significant economic, environmental and agronomic benefits of farmers adopting GM crops.

Seeking grower and agronomist insights on fungicide resistance

July 24, 2020 | 2 min read
A new network established by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is seeking to understand the level of knowledge grain growers and advisers have when it comes to managing fungicide resistance. The Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN) has been set up to provide growers with the information support they need to reduce the emergence and manage the impacts of fungicide resistance.

Keep an eye on Russian wheat aphid as crops develop

July 21, 2020 | 2 min read
Grain growers in Victoria and Tasmania are advised to continue monitoring crops for Russian wheat aphid (RWA) but only consider treatment if infestations are approaching potentially damaging levels. Colder conditions since March – in comparison with 2019 – are likely to have slowed aphid population growth during establishment and early tillering stages.

Rabobank rolls out world-first virtual rural property valuations technology in Australia

July 20, 2020 | 1 min read
Global food and agribusiness bank Rabobank has rolled out world-first technology enabling virtual rural property valuations from CSIRO-backed start-up Digital Agriculture Services (DAS) in Australia.

Consider N strategies in early-sown oats

July 17, 2020 | 2 min read
Targeted nitrogen (N) management strategies can help to optimise both grain yield and quality for early-sown oats in the western region, according to preliminary results from a Grain Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investment.

Australian urea application ‘full steam ahead’, despite COVID supply risk – Global Fertiliser Outlook

July 14, 2020 | 2 min read
Low global prices, long-awaited favourable seasonal conditions across most regions and a so-far unscathed supply chain will ensure urea application continues full steam ahead on Australian farms – despite COVID-19 supply risks – according to Rabobank’s latest Global Fertiliser Outlook

Smart Scholarship explores smart weed management technology

July 14, 2020 | 2 min read
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have investigated the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) to detect early-weeds in broadacre wheat crops.

Hasten increases cross-labelled products to 45

July 13, 2020 | 2 min read
Years of research and development by Vicchem creating superior crop adjuvants such as the flagship Hasten brand continues to pay off for the science-based company. Since its Australian launch in 1996, Hasten is now cross-labelled on 45 leading agricultural chemical products, with recent additions including BASF’s Versys Insecticide and Adama’s Topnotch Fungicide. Hasten’s foliar penetrative properties make it an adjuvant of choice for these new systemic products.

Grants program aids cotton communities

July 13, 2020 | 2 min read
Australian cotton growers can again nominate local not-for-profit and community organisations to receive $150,000 in grants for projects to benefit the communities in which they live and work.

Esperance region to be focus of Panel tour

July 13, 2020 | 2 min read
Conversations that drill down into the details of local grain production constraints and opportunities will occur when key Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) personnel embark on a tour of the Esperance port zone in late July.

Winter crop production to jump 53 per cent

July 2, 2020 | 2 min read
The ABARES Australian crop report – June 2020 is forecasting a 53 per cent increase in winter crop production in 2020–21, with a 23 per cent jump in the area planted.

Good feed, good milk, good calving: research hones in on cow fertility

July 1, 2020 | 2 min read
Animal science researchers say keeping the spotlight firmly on improving cow fertility and reducing cow and calf losses in harsh environments will continue to build northern cattle live weight production and efficiencies.

Marketing during a pandemic

July 1, 2020 | 3 min read
Companies that maintain or increase their marketing spend during a tough time recover much faster than their tight-fisted competitors.