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Why simple, safe spray systems matter on big country

March 26, 2026 | 3 min read
For Lisa Kearines, farming at scale brings a different set of pressures. Working with Ogden Pastoral Company in central NSW, Lisa helps manage a large mixed operation spread across seven properties, stretching roughly 140km.
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Nutrimin for ruminants

March 25, 2026 | 2 min read
Sustained demand through three decades of Nutrimin drench for ruminants – an Agmin product – demonstrates there are always deficiencies in one or more micronutrients in the pasture feed.
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New spray-on delivers dual protection against flystrike

March 24, 2026 | 4 min read
Leading animal health company Elanco has announced the Australian launch of CLiK Duostar, the first dicyclanil-based product to prevent and treat blowfly strike.
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Drench resistance – don’t guess, test

March 23, 2026 | 4 min read
Internal parasites cost Australian sheep and wool producers an average of $28,000 in lost productivity and a further $5,000 in treatment costs every year, 1 yet the majority are unaware of the resistance status of the worm population on their farm or the efficacy of their most recent drench.
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Longrange vaccination proven protection against bovine botilism

March 20, 2026 | 5 min read
Botulism remains one of the most economically devastating diseases affecting grazing cattle herds across northern Australia.
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New forage seeds showcase productivity

March 20, 2026 | 3 min read
Newly developed varieties promise stronger pastures, better persistence and higher productivity across key grazing regions.
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Strong crown rot results boost grower productivity

March 19, 2026 | 3 min read
Victrato seed treatment has reinforced its role in crown rot management following its first full commercial season of use in Australia, while also marking another important milestone for cereal growers nationwide.
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Trezac Arylex registration helping graziers extinguish fireweed

March 18, 2026 | 3 min read
Graziers now have an expanded option for managing the highly invasive weed fireweed, with Trezac Arylex active registered for use in grass pastures via boom application.
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NutriCharge delivers where it counts – in the soil profile

March 5, 2026 | 3 min read
NutriCharge, a technically advanced phosphorus and nitrogen fertiliser supplement from AgSupply, has been designed to deliver high concentrations of plant-available phosphorus with extended persistence in the soil profile, addressing the fundamental limitations of conventional phosphorus sources in high-fixation environments.
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Chasing citrus quality in Sunraysia

March 2, 2026 | 3 min read
Achieving top citrus quality from trees which are effectively grown on a quarry means a lot of attention to detail for Nutrano Produce group farm manager Thomas Braybrook.
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Strategic approach to gummy stem blight

Feb. 27, 2026 | 3 min read
The use of Verpixo Adavelt active fungicide early in watermelon and pumpkin crops has helped control gummy stem blight for farmer Jack Piper, of South Kolan, west of Bundaberg, in Queensland.
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Hop into rabbit control in 2026 with Rabbait

Feb. 26, 2026 | 2 min read
Exploding rabbit numbers across southern Australia – coming off the back of favourable breeding conditions for the previous year – will see resellers and government agencies turning to ACTA and Rabbait this year.
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Spray smarter, not harder with the all-season hybrid

Feb. 25, 2026 | 3 min read
Fulltec Max Effective weed control in Australian farming systems is not just about the active ingredient in the drum.
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Flikka targets cotton sucking pests

Dec. 29, 2025 | 2 min read
As Australia’s cotton industry continues to push for higher yield potential and more sustainable production, effective pest management remains a cornerstone of profitable crop performance.
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A smart approach to vegetation management

Dec. 23, 2025 | 3 min read
Unchecked weeds aren’t just a nuisance – they’re a risk.

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ABS data confirms record beef production
Registrations open for cotton conference
Industry needs budget backup
Outmanoeuvre clethodim resistance in legume rotations
Residuals which don't lock up your rotation
FMC challenges farmers to grow a beer
Why honest is an undervalued leadership superpower
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