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Long, longer, longest: new trials weigh up benefits of long coleoptile wheat varieties

Winter cropping April 28, 2022



Strong interest amongst Western Australian growers in new lines of “moisture seeking” wheat is driving the expansion of regional trials this year, with results set to inform future agronomic and farming systems guidelines for long coleoptile varieties.

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Growing Smarter in the Mallee 2022 agtech summit

Business solutions & technology April 28, 2022



Practical demonstrations, workshops, speakers, trade stalls and farm tours will all be on offer at the Growing Smarter in the Mallee 2022 agtech summit. The summit is an initiative of the Mallee Regional Innovation Centre (MRIC) and will be held at Mildura’s SuniTAFE Smart Farm on Thursday 5 May and Friday 6 May.

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Prospects for Australian wheat exports amid the Ukraine-Russia conflict

Winter cropping April 20, 2022



A Charles Sturt University agribusiness expert suggests Australia can anticipate an increase in wheat exports to countries affected by the Ukraine-Russia conflict and should target those importing nations’ requirements.

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Booster-Mag for safe crop protection

Biologicals April 14, 2022



Booster-Mag is an environmentally friendly, easy-to-apply foliar spray, developed to align with the market's need for non-toxic, non-hazardous, non-dangerous and crop-safe products that can help maintain healthy crops.

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Building mouse and insect pressure highlights importance of hygiene

Rodent & vertebrate pest control April 13, 2022



As seeding preparations build during this busy time of year, growers are encouraged to prioritise hygiene around seed grain and storage infrastructure.

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