Rural Business News

Market insight - Winter cropping

Project to optimise nutrition for WA pulse crops

April 15, 2024 | 2 min read

Graingrowers will have access to new fertiliser guidelines to support the successful integration of newly adapted pulse crops into their farming systems through a research project, underway in Western Australia.

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.

Merchandise - Winter cropping

Protect canola with Exirel insecticide

July 10, 2023 | 3 min read

The recent registration of Exirel insecticide to control pests in canola will help growers maximise yields with a proven, effective product against key pests such as diamondback moth and native budworm.

Merchandise - Winter cropping

2023 winter crop weed control advice

July 9, 2023 | 2 min read

Farmers can get the latest information on effective weed control, to ensure successful and profitable winter crop production, in the free ‘2023 Weed Control in Winter Crops management guide’ published by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI).

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.

Merchandise - Winter cropping

Use green urea to minimise volatilisation

May 14, 2023 | 3 min read

In most southern growing areas, summer rainfall has been more variable than the previous three years, soil moisture levels remain good and the 2023 winter crop season is shaping up well.

Winter cropping

Setting up winter crops for success

April 30, 2023 | 2 min read

The latest edition of the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) ‘Winter Crop Variety Sowing Guide’ is now available for growers to use when making their key management decisions for the 2023 season.

Winter cropping

Powerful tank mix for broadleaf weed control

April 28, 2023 | 3 min read

Herbicide tank mixes designed to boost control of treatments against weeds are becoming a stronger option for many growers to help manage difficult populations.

Winter cropping

Herbicide trials reveal solution for resistance

April 27, 2023 | 5 min read

The arrival last season of a new cereal pre-emergence and early post-emergence (EPE) herbicide offers growers a potential step-change in their early season weed control, as confirmed by independent trials last year.

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.

Herbicide & fungicide resistance

Innovative products, the right time, the right way

Dec. 26, 2022 | 2 min read

Syngenta, global leaders in plant health science, brought together agronomists, advisors, consultants and growers from across Australia for the launch of two breakthrough products for horticulture last month.

Merchandise - Winter cropping

Soft finish brings risk of crown rot

Nov. 10, 2022 | 2 min read

A softer finish to this year’s winter crop could mask issues with crown rot across the Australian wheatbelt.