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Unlocking the power of biologicals

July 28, 2025 | 3 min read
As growers across Australia face increasing pressures to reduce chemical inputs, improve soil health, and build sustainable production systems, biological solutions are no longer just an alternative — they are becoming essential tools for modern horticulture.
Biologicals - Market insight

NEM reshaping Australian agriculture with science that listens

July 25, 2025 | 3 min read
Australian farmers face unprecedented challenges: climate variability, soil degradation, and rising input costs. In this evolving landscape, many are turning their attention underground – to the living systems which sustain healthy, resilient crops.
Biologicals - Market insight

ADAMA adds unique stubble management solution for multiple cropping benefits

July 21, 2025 | 3 min read
Growing crop protection formulation specialist and supplier, Adama Australia, has strengthened its early season portfolio with a new product addressing a key challenge many growers face prior to planting – crop stubble management.
Biologicals - Market insight

Scientists discover ‘off switch’ in legumes

July 29, 2024 | 3 min read
A genetic off switch that shuts down the process in which legume plants convert atmospheric nitrogen into nutrients has been identified for the first time by a team of international scientists, led by La Trobe University researchers.
Biologicals

Biostimulant trial boosts almond crop

July 13, 2023 | 3 min read
New trial results demonstrate that Mycorrcin, a biostimulant from Biostart, has been found to increase the size of young almond trees, as well as the amount and weight of both nuts and kernels, while also improving soil biology.
Biologicals - Spring horticulture & viticulture

Biostimulant aids record grape yields

Sept. 20, 2022 | 3 min read
When you achieve your highest ever winegrape yields in one of the more difficult seasons with the help of a new biostimulant to aid fruit-setting, it’s no wonder you’d be looking forward to applying it again and not hesitating to encourage others to do the same.
Biologicals - Merchandise

Insect monitoring cuts down sprays in avocados

Sept. 11, 2022 | 3 min read
The regular monitoring of insect pests beneficial insects is helping to reduce the amount of insecticide applications needed in avocado orchards in the Bundaberg region of Queensland.
Biologicals

NEW BIOCONTROL PIPELINE OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO REDUCE NATIONAL WEED BILL

Sept. 1, 2022 | 3 min read
Weeds are estimated to cost Australia $5 billion every year and a new strategy has identified biocontrol as a cost-effective and sustainable way to control widespread established weeds.
Biologicals

Booster-Mag for safe crop protection

April 14, 2022 | 3 min read
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.
Biologicals - Seed treatments & coatings - Winter cropping

Increase pulse inoculant in dry conditions this season

March 26, 2020 | 2 min read
Growers planning to dry sow pulses on soils responsive to inoculation this season are encouraged to double the rate of peat inoculant or use a granular inoculant which delivers a high number of rhizobia at sowing to increase the likelihood of successful nodulation and nitrogen fixation.

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Inside this issue
APVMA updates application requirements
National blueprint to help standardise soil health in ag
CropLife releases new resistance management strategies
Targeted projects equip growers
Zoestis - a decade of making a difference
New Australian chickpea pangenome poised to boost production
Management: Why empathy is a strategic leadership tool
INSIGHTS: Biologicals & Fungicides
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