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STartUP cereal crops after the wet harvest

Seed treatments & coatings Seeds Feb. 28, 2023



With the potential for another wet start to the planting season, the seed being used for this year’s planting may be impacted with a number of issues such as water stress (either too much or perhaps too little), insects or diseases.

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Sow certainty on farm with proven endophyte

Seed treatments & coatings Seeds Feb. 27, 2023



Endophytes can take pasture performance and persistence to the next level by protecting pastures from insects after your seed treatment wears off.

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HGP market tipped to rapidly recover

Cattle health Feb. 27, 2023



Excellent seasonal conditions in many parts of northern Australia, increased breeder numbers and buoyant beef prices means the Hormonal Growth Promotant (HGP) market is being tipped to quickly recover to pre-drought levels.

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Money in boosting minerals in cattle

Cattle health Feb. 25, 2023



Cattle producers are reaping the benefits of improved herd fertility, increased weight gain and fewer stock losses thanks to the strategic use of a trace mineral injection.

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New EverGol Energy gets the tick of approval

Seed treatments & coatings Seeds Feb. 25, 2023



The trialing of the new EverGol Energy formulation in the field has shown it’s a winner for grain growers, seed grader operators and agronomists, according to Bayer.

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Cloud app harnesses animal performance data

Cattle health Feb. 25, 2023



Easier access to animal performance data and the ability to easily monitor and edit it, is becoming increasingly important as producers face ever increasing demands on their time.

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Welcome addition to pain management at marking

Cattle health Feb. 24, 2023



Marking time will soon be upon us once again and with the welcome addition of a new pain relief product over-the-counter (OTC) in rural reseller stores, there is no better time to remind producers of the importance of providing adequate pain relief to calves and lambs at marking.

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The impact of BRD on young, pastured cattle

Cattle health Feb. 24, 2023



Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a problem that is commonly identified in young, growing cattle (including non-feedlot cattle).

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How can I use the pulse phase to combat weeds?

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides Feb. 23, 2023



‘How can I strengthen the pulse phase to combat weeds?’ with Dr Jason Brand, Agriculture Victoria Research, Horsham.

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Increased risk of liver fluke this autumn

Cattle health Feb. 23, 2023



Floods, above-average rainfall, mild temperatures and the extensive movement of livestock throughout eastern Australia have created ideal conditions for an increase in the prevalence of liver fluke this autumn.

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Stop broadleaf weeds before they start

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides Feb. 22, 2023



Cereal crops can quickly become susceptible to broadleaf weed escapes during crop establishment, making Callisto pre-emergent herbicide a valuable addition to many wheat and barley programs.

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Long residual makes Overwatch ideal for WA

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides Feb. 21, 2023



The lengthy residual ryegrass control of Overwatch Herbicide makes it ideal for barley on the Hirsch enterprise at Latham and Bunjil, in the mid-west region of Western Australia.

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The Russian roulette of fertiliser pricing

Commentary Feb. 20, 2023



Forward sales (or lack thereof) of phosphate fertilisers have played out like a game of Russian Roulette for fertiliser companies but there could still be a bullet in the chamber for buyers, writes Jim Mole.

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New 2023 crop varieties

Merchandise Summer cropping Summer horticulture Feb. 20, 2023



After the conclusion of the NSW harvest, growers are now turning their minds to which new crop varieties should be considered that may have the potential to improve yields or provide better disease resistance.

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A coarse is a coarse, isn’t it?

Grain protection Merchandise Feb. 19, 2023



To Mr Ed, 1960s TV’s famous talking horse, it may have been obvious that a horse was a horse, but when it comes to spraying crop protection products in the mid-2020s, being certain you have a coarse spray quality is not so straight forward.

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