Rural Business News

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Market insight

Early herbicide strategy boosts results

Feb. 10, 2024 | 4 min read

Problems controlling annual ryegrass and wild radish weeds in WA’s northern agricultural zone after years of narrow cropping rotations and repeated use of popular herbicides is well-known across the country.

Cattle health - Market insight

ProviCo hosts farm health forum

Feb. 9, 2024 | 2 min read

An upcoming ProviCo Calf Health Forum will provide an excellent opportunity for the industry to gain insights from international experts while connecting with fellow professionals.

Cattle health - Market insight

Improved productivity in a bolus.

Feb. 8, 2024 | 2 min read

In modern livestock management, ensuring optimal performance in cattle is essential for both the economic success of the farm and the welfare of the animal.

Market insight - Sheep care & health

Prevalence of liver fluke increases

Feb. 7, 2024 | 4 min read

The latest report of the National Sheep Health Monitoring Project shows the percentage of sheep carcases infested with liver fluke almost doubled between 2020/21 to 2022/23.

Integrated weed management - Market insight

Control weeds with the Big 6

Dec. 15, 2023 | 3 min read

The WeedSmart Big 6 are a set of chemical, mechanical and cultural tactics to help growers control crop weeds across all cropping systems. A diverse approach including both chemical and non-chemical tactics places downward pressure on the weed seed bank and reduces herbicide resistance risk.

Integrated weed management - Market insight

Changing it up in WA

Dec. 14, 2023 | 4 min read

Ever since time began farmers have been fighting against weeds in their cropping programs.

Integrated weed management - Market insight

Boxer Gold punches above its weight

Dec. 13, 2023 | 4 min read

Implementing a successful annual ryegrass (ARG) management program is more than recommending one pre-emergent herbicide over another, it’s knowing the farmer has the adequate time and resources to manage whatever the season might produce in various cereal crops.

Market insight

Serenade sings to soil

Dec. 11, 2023 | 2 min read

Scientists at Rutgers University have proven how a range of crops can harness the beneficial bacteria contained in Serenade Soil Activ to benefit nutrition, growth and resilience.

Market insight

Attention to soil pays dividends

Dec. 11, 2023 | 5 min read

Technology used to analyse soil types has been harnessed to improve productivity on the Venning enterprise of Barunga Grains at Bute, in the northern Yorke Peninsula of South Australia.

Market insight

New faces at Nuseed in WA

Dec. 10, 2023 | 3 min read

Plant breeding company Nuseed have doubled their team to offer further support to canola growers in the Western Australian agricultural region.

Market insight

Controlling barley smut

Dec. 10, 2023 | 4 min read

Barley is a popular cereal across Australia’s grain growing regions suitable for a variety of markets from stock feed through to malting and brewing, where quality is paramount.

Market insight

Legumes reduce reliance on fertiliser

Dec. 9, 2023 | 3 min read

Legumes such as lucerne, clovers and tropical/subtropical legumes play a crucial role in pasture performance and productivity. These plants can be highly responsive to nitrogen, as it is an essential nutrient to maintain high production and pasture quality.

Market insight

Big news in small JD tractor

Nov. 28, 2023 | 6 min read

John Deere has rolled out its big guns in the smaller tractor, with its new 5ML tractor making its Australian debut at a Mildura high value crop (HVC) field day in early October.

Market insight

Overwatch overachieves

Nov. 27, 2023 | 3 min read

The broadleaf weed control from Overwatch Herbicide in wheat, is helping the subsequent legume phase on the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia.

Market insight

Technology targets weeds

Nov. 26, 2023 | 4 min read

South Australian farmer Tim Williams is looking forward to a farming future with less weed pressure and reduced chemical application.