Rural Business News

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.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

New Syngenta viticulture fungicides impress

Aug. 30, 2023 | 2 min read

The anticipated arrival of three new grape fungicides from Syngenta has generated excitement among advisors, eager for growers to realise the benefits in their production systems.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

Potato and onion crops boosted by mycorrhizae

Aug. 28, 2023 | 3 min read

Most vegetable growers typically only squeeze out marginal productivity gains each year, if at all, through improved varieties, agronomic practices, and the latest crop protection technology.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

Microscopic organisms to increase crop yields

Aug. 22, 2023 | 2 min read

Scientists are investigating whether root systems packed with certain combinations of tiny living things – or microbiomes – result in a more productive plant with the aim of developing new products to increase yield.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

Luna Experience set to benefit vegie growers

Aug. 15, 2023 | 3 min read

Tomato, capsicum, cucurbit and bulb vegetable growers are now set to benefit from a new effective fungicide option following new registrations for Bayer Crop Science’s Luna Experience.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

New fungicide provides flexibility in brassicas

Aug. 14, 2023 | 3 min read

Using the right fungicide is a critical decision along the northwest coast of Tasmania, because the wet weather that can sweep through the area creates ideal disease conditions, particularly in spring.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

Unique new downy mildew fungicide for grapes

Aug. 11, 2023 | 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 the need for new fungicides.

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.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

New protection for cucurbits & fruiting veg

Aug. 8, 2023 | 2 min read

After proving its value in almond, apple and macadamia orchards and vineyards, Belanty fungicide from BASF is now also registered for use in cucurbits and fruiting vegetables.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

Melons chasing larger slice of Asian market

Aug. 7, 2023 | 3 min read

The peak industry body for the Australian melon industry, Melons Australia, will target opening access to emerging markets in south-east Asia as part of its strategy to grow its export share from eight per cent to 20 per cent over the next five years.

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.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

Brassica growers target pests, yields and quality

Aug. 1, 2023 | 4 min read

In the heart of brassica growing country in the Werribee region of Victoria, diamondback (DBM) moth is a pest you simply cannot take your eye off.

Agribusiness - Spring horticulture & viticulture

Best and brightest at Hort Connections Awards

July 6, 2023 | 2 min read

The Australian horticulture industry’s best and brightest have been recognised in the 2023 Horticulture Awards for Excellence, presented on Wednesday 7 June at the Hort Connections Gala Dinner in Adelaide.

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.

Fungicides

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.