Bayer releases XtendFlex for cotton industry

Sept. 5, 2024 | 3 min read
Bayer has announced the commercial release of XtendFlex herbicide tolerance technology in XtendFlex cotton in Australia, along with the approval of XtendiMax 2 Herbicide with VapourGrip Technology for over-the-top use in XtendFlex cotton, offering Australian cotton growers unparalleled flexibility and options in weed management strategies.

Strike cattle tick before the spring rise

Sept. 4, 2024 | 4 min read
Early season treatment with an effective, residual acaricide is an important method of preventing the build-up of tick populations on cattle and pasture.

Enhancing the natural potential of crops

Sept. 3, 2024 | 2 min read
Global fertiliser manufacturer, Yara, has entered the rapidly-growing biostimulants market with the release of its new YaraAmplix range in Australia.

A big win in resistance fight

Sept. 1, 2024 | 4 min read
Trials of new, alternative mode of action herbicides against grass and broadleaf weeds along fence lines are demonstrating safe, long-term control of these weed populations, also providing a breakthrough in herbicide resistance management.

Technology showcase at Syngenta GrowMore

Aug. 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Novel chemistry technologies, from Syngenta Australia, were showcased at a recent GrowMore event held in Bundaberg, Queensland.

Pain for your animals can mean pain for your pocket

Aug. 13, 2024 | 2 min read
Pain for calves and lambs – long associated with marking procedures – should be a thing of the past, as animal welfare continues to remain top of mind with regulators, producers and the public.

John Deere expands tech horizons

Aug. 11, 2024 | 3 min read
The role technology will play in the expansion of the horticulture industry has been underlined by a series of innovations featured at Australia’s largest horticulture trade show, Hort Connections.

Gallagher updates i Series

Aug. 7, 2024 | 2 min read
Living up to the legacy of innovation and commitment to helping Australian farmers, Gallagher is launching two new i Series electric fencing products to further enable farmers in remote, off-grid locations to fence further and more efficiently.

CLiK for Extra success

July 26, 2024 | 2 min read
The Australian sheep blowfly Lucilia cuprina is the primary fly species responsible for flystrike.

Cattle emissions licked with Aussie seaweed.

July 13, 2024 | 2 min read
Olsson, Australia's oldest family-owned and operated salt and lick block manufacturer, has partnered with Sea Forest to create the world's first lick block that cuts methane emissions in cattle.

Don’t waste time, Hasten instead

July 12, 2024 | 2 min read
In the dynamic world of agriculture, staying ahead means having the right tools at your disposal.

Pasture helps reduce greenhouse gas

July 12, 2024 | 3 min read
Researchers from the University of Sydney have found that 8 kg of the total carbon dioxide emitted each day by the average cow was immediately taken up by a hectare of dairy pasture system.

Cimegra protects brassicas.

July 11, 2024 | 2 min read
Cimegra is the new weapon in BASFs arsenal in the fight to protect brassicas.

Grower over the moon with Bayer’s Luna

July 11, 2024 | 4 min read
A fungicide option has emerged for melon and cucurbit growers in the battle against significant fungal diseases like gummy stem blight and powdery mildew.

Numnuts – better for lambs better for business.

July 10, 2024 | 2 min read
Amongst every farming operation is a commitment and dedication to the health and wellbeing of their animals.