New option for downy mildew in vines

Sept. 20, 2023 | 4 min read
After repeated seasons of high downy mildew pressure in winegrape vineyards and confirmed resistance reported to some widely used fungicides, growers have been eager for new options, and it appears their calls are being answered.

First Group 11 resistance in fungicides

Aug. 9, 2023 | 2 min read
BASF researchers have detected Australia’s first known instance of genetic mutation affecting Group 11 fungicides.

Trials guide fungicide use in SA’s south

Aug. 2, 2023 | 3 min read
The power of local research trials to assist crop management decisions is well recognised and has become a key tool for the team at Growers Supplies on the southern Yorke Peninsula of South Australia and its support to the region’s growers.

Agro ‘natural’ fungicide helps combat resistance

July 6, 2023 | 3 min read
Australia’s premier horticulture conference served as the ideal backdrop for the unveiling of Corteva Agriscience’s latest naturally inspired solution to help growers meet their resistance challenges.

New era in banana leaf disease control

June 30, 2023 | 4 min read
A completely new concept in the control of banana leaf diseases is now available to growers with the introduction of Routine 200 SC Fungicide from Bayer.

New addition to Kenso range and more to come

June 30, 2023 | 2 min read
For more than two decades Kenso Agcare has been continuing to build on its commitment to providing quality crop protection products for Australian growers.

VicVID gives preview of new fungicide options

June 29, 2023 | 3 min read
Growers attending the Victorian Vegetable Field Days (VicVID) at Catani, south-west of Melbourne were able to inspect new fungicide options prior to commercial release.

Extended protection for foliar diseases in cereals

June 29, 2023 | 2 min read
For the 2023 winter cereal season Sumitomo is excited to have commercial volumes of their new foliar fungicide Metropol.

Gallardo 900 revolutionises fungicides

June 24, 2023 | 2 min read
Imtrade’s new Gallardo 900 WG Fungicide has revolutionised fungicidal treatments due to its high-loading granular formulation.

AgNova picks up Stroby WG fungicide

Sept. 9, 2022 | 2 min read
AgNova has announced a new distribution agreement with BASF Australia for the strobilurin fungicide Stroby WG.

Unique fungicide for downy mildew in grapes

Aug. 31, 2022 | 4 min read
Widespread testing for downy mildew resistance to fungicides in grapevines has revealed varying levels of sensitivity in different regions, dialling up the pressure on existing disease management programs and highlighting the need for new fungicides.

New fungicides help manage resistance

Aug. 28, 2022 | 4 min read
New crop fungicide releases are becoming key additions to growers’ disease management programs – helping to improve disease control, expand their spray options and assist fungicide resistance management, as well as extend crop greening benefits.

Fungicide brings new hope to vegie growers

Aug. 7, 2022 | 5 min read
Growers of fruiting vegetables, cucurbits, root vegetables, celery and peanuts will welcome a new fungicide for controlling powdery mildew and leaf spot diseases this year.

New products to mark OCP’s 30 years in ag

July 9, 2021 | 2 min read
Organic Crop Protectants (OCP) is this year celebrating 30 years of servicing the needs of both certified organic and conventional wine grape producers.

Updated risk management advice for Septoria

Sept. 29, 2020 | 2 min read
Growers in the high rainfall zones of southern Australia have a new resource to help guide their management when it comes to the serious wheat disease Septoria tritici blotch (STB).