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Monsoon gets the job done

Oct. 22, 2025 | 4 min read
Northern croppers have a lot to think about when applying broadleaf herbicides on winter and summer fallows – of course, their effectiveness on weeds, particularly from some traditional options; plantback intervals; one-pass applications with brews containing grass herbicides and any related antagonism; their volatility and application restrictions in sensitive cropping areas; and weather conditions after spraying.
Market insight

Corteva’s Intrepid Edge - giving farmers alternative control

Oct. 21, 2025 | 3 min read
Dairy farmers and silage producers in the Northern Rivers region of NSW are relieved to finally have an alternative control option for Fall armyworm (FAW), which has decimated maize crops in the region in several successive seasons.
Market insight

Game changing technology in the spotlight

Oct. 16, 2025 | 1 min read
Delegates at this year’s Dairy Research Foundation Symposium will hear from Tasmanian dairy farmer, Troy Ainslie, about his life changing experience with virtual fencing.
Dairy - Market insight

Gippsland farmer overcomes hill challenge

Oct. 14, 2025 | 4 min read
Ian Hooker loves his hilly farm at Loch in Victoria’s Gippsland region, but it has its drawbacks. Seven years ago, Ian broke his back in a tractor rollover accident, laying him up for nearly two years.
Market insight

Farm smarter with endophyte: getting the most from your pasture

Oct. 7, 2025 | 3 min read
AR37 endophyte has been shown to be crucial for maximising nitrogen efficiency in perennial ryegrass, resulting in economic gains and environmental positives.
Dairy - Market insight

Lactalis adds Australia, New Zealand to global empire

Oct. 6, 2025 | 2 min read
Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company, announced it has reached an agreement with Fonterra to acquire the consumer and associated businesses of Fonterra.
Dairy - Market insight

Hamilton’s Run taps into Water Dynamics’ solar pump technology

Oct. 2, 2025 | 3 min read
A long-time leader in breeding Australian Red dairy cattle, the Hamilton family of Hamilton’s Run near Mt Gambier, is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable farming with its latest use of solar technology to uphold its enduring values and product quality.
Dairy - Market insight

The importance of trace mineral injections

Sept. 25, 2025 | 3 min read
Optimising trace mineral status relying solely on oral supplements across a herd may fail because of variation in individual intake and reduced absorption due to antagonism of other ration components and minerals.
Fodder conservation & pasture - Market insight

AGT agronomic trait comparative ratings aid decision making

Sept. 19, 2025 | 2 min read
Leading field crop breeder Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) has launched a resource to help farmers and agronomists make even more informed choices when it comes to what varieties to grow.
Market insight - Summer cropping

Powerful, one-shot pest control in summer pulse and cotton crops

Sept. 19, 2025 | 4 min read
Controlling both sucking and chewing pests all in the one hit has been a positive move for northern croppers and the ability to do it in high value summer pulses as well as cotton has been a further bonus.
Fodder conservation & pasture - Market insight

What’s the latest in targeted tillage for conservation farming systems?

Sept. 10, 2025 | 4 min read
Conservation farming practices have kept tonnes of topsoil in place, reduced drought risk, and enabled many businesses to expand and increase their profitability.
Market insight - Spring horticulture & viticulture

Citrus grader boosts research and innovation

Sept. 9, 2025 | 3 min read
The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) has unveiled a new state-of-the-art citrus grader, marking a significant step forward in NSW citrus research and development.
Market insight - Sheep care & health

Instant, accurate WEC results for farmers

Sept. 1, 2025 | 3 min read
Farmers can now receive instant WEC test results thanks to a revolutionary new proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) feature within the FECPAK on-farm testing system.
Market insight - Spring horticulture & viticulture

Seeker Duo delivers early season powdery mildew control

Aug. 26, 2025 | 3 min read
Achieving excellent control of diseases such as powdery mildew, especially early in the season, creates a strong foundation for producing high quality wine grapes and wines.
Market insight - Sheep care & health

Pain relief following ring application

Aug. 25, 2025 | 3 min read
The use of rubber rings to dock and castrate lambs is standard practice throughout Australia. Contrary to perception, this practice causes intense acute pain due to the restriction of blood supply (ischemia).

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Inside this issue
Above average crops expected for cotton
SA swoops on first varroa outbreak
Tour reinforces universal agricultural challenges
Planting stronger trans-Tasman connection
7 Worlds Ag celebrates first year
WA lupins poised to go global
Management: Doing less not more-the key to boosting productivity
Insights: Specialty fertilisers and nutrition, Resistance management
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