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Herbicide & fungicide resistance - Merchandise

Tenet eases weed control in canola

March 28, 2024 | 5 min read

NEW herbicide options are expanding the weed control toolbox for canola growers, helping alleviate concerns over herbicide resistance and the ongoing use of popular options, as well as crop safety.

Fungicides - Merchandise

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.

Fungicides - Merchandise

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.

Fungicides - Merchandise

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.

Agribusiness - Fungicides

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.

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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.

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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.

Fungicides

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.

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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.

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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.

Herbicide & fungicide resistance - Merchandise

New herbicide resistance breakthrough

June 24, 2023 | 3 min read

Farmers across Australia now have a powerful new tool to combat resistant weeds following the approval for use of Esplanade herbicide on grazed and non-crop areas.

Herbicide & fungicide resistance - Resistance management

Insecticide resistance rising in pest aphids

Dec. 28, 2022 | 4 min read

With insecticide resistance on the rise, it is important for the Australian agricultural industry to keep up-to-date on current trends and management practices to best respond to resistance risks,

Herbicide & fungicide resistance

‘Mini-rotation’ to turn the tables on resistance

Dec. 27, 2022 | 3 min read

Although all farmers are very familiar with the principles of crop and chemical rotation, not everybody makes changes as often they should.

Herbicide & fungicide resistance

Terrad’or: next-gen spike makes a splash

Dec. 26, 2022 | 2 min read

Nufarm’s Terrad’or is already proving a success story across the country, less than two years since its launch.

Herbicide & fungicide resistance

Resistance management doesn’t stop…

Dec. 26, 2022 | 2 min read

Challenging weather conditions over the last few years has put Australian farmers under extreme pressure to control an increase in weeds, insect pests and disease.