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Mix up your approach to fenceline weeds

March 9, 2021 | 2 min read
The recent discovery of multi-resistant capeweed along fencelines in Western Australia has put a fine point on the need for integrated weed management tactics to be applied to non-production areas on farms.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides

Strategies to manage feathertop Rhodes grass

Jan. 6, 2021 | 4 min read
When it comes to managing feathertop Rhodes grass (FTR), the successful strategies being used by Queensland and northern New South Wales grain growers and farm advisers focus on stopping weed seed set.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides

New organic herbicide great for tree crops

Nov. 26, 2020 | 2 min read
Grochem Australia has launched a new non-selective, organic herbicide in what it describes as a major breakthrough for the horticulture sector.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Post-emergent herbicides

Understanding weed competitive traits in barley

Aug. 11, 2020 | 4 min read
Not all barley genotypes are equal when it comes to weed suppression and tolerance.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides

Winter ideal time for feathertop Rhodes grass control plan

July 30, 2020 | 3 min read
Feathertop Rhodes grass (FTR) was once considered a summer weed, but new research has confirmed field observations that FTR can effectively germinate in winter, making it an increasing challenge for grain growers across northern New South Wales and Queensland.
Fungicides - Herbicide & fungicide resistance - Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Post-emergent herbicides

Advice for farmers on resistance management now available online

June 13, 2020 | 2 min read
CropLife Australia has released its updated Resistance Management Strategies for fungicides, herbicides and insecticides.
Fungicides - Herbicide & fungicide resistance - Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Post-emergent herbicides - Seed treatments & coatings - Seeds

Independent science based regulation needs defending from activist attacks and community ignorance

Feb. 19, 2020 | 3 min read
In an address to the inaugural international conference on the regulation of agvet chemicals and technologies at the University of New England, Chief Executive Officer of the peak industry organisation for the plant science sector, Matthew Cossey, declared that Independent science-based regulation needs defending from activist attacks and community ignorance.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides

China’s glyphosate production generally stable, no existing factors causing price rises

Sept. 16, 2019 | 3 min read
A recent article published by AgroPages, entitled, “Glyphosate Production in China to Decrease by 43%,” attracted market attention at home and abroad. The article states that inspections on phosphorus producers conducted by the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment since April could affect glyphosate production, resulting in a reduction in production capacity by 43%.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Post-emergent herbicides - Winter cropping

Update on late-season glyphosate use

Aug. 13, 2019 | 2 min read
The late-season use of glyphosate on barley, under emergency use permit (PER82594), is no longer permitted
Herbicide & fungicide resistance - Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Post-emergent herbicides - Spraying equipment & application - Technology in agriculture

Agtech jobs on offer in farm robot company

July 22, 2019 | 2 min read
A team of specialised agtech robot designers and builders will be recruited in Central Queensland following grant funding from the Queensland Government.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Winter cropping

Sakura remains king of pre-emergent herbicides

April 30, 2019 | 4 min read
Pre-emergent herbicide trials across the country last season have continued to show the consistent strength and reliability of Sakura herbicide for controlling annual ryegrass in a wide range of environments.

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