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Know before you sow: ASF champions quality and integrity

Oct. 30, 2025 | 4 min read
The Australian Seed Federation (ASF) is reinforcing the importance of seed quality, transparency, and respect for plant breeders’ rights (PBR) in building a resilient and trusted agricultural sector.
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precision sucker control across vineyards, orchards, and rubus crops

Oct. 29, 2025 | 3 min read
In the face of rising labour costs and increasing disease pressure, Spotlight Plus Herbicide has emerged as a vital tool for growers seeking efficient, targeted sucker control across a wide range of horticultural systems.
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Keybri Ultra - a new standard in downy mildew protection for grapes

Oct. 23, 2025 | 5 min read
Consistency is the key when keeping downy mildew out of grape crops, making Keybri Ultra a powerful choice in unpredictable seasons.
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Practical tips for using Butec

Oct. 23, 2025 | 4 min read
Butec is an oral transmucosal form of meloxicam, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. Meloxicam has been used for years, in many situations, in veterinary medicine and this formulation provides an over-the-counter option registered for the alleviation of pain associated with routine husbandry procedure in cattle and sheep.
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New 4-in-1 treatment for treating superficial wounds

Oct. 22, 2025 | 2 min read
Dechra Veterinary Products has released a new anaesthetic and antiseptic spray that provides 4-in-1 pain relief and wound care for horses with superficial skin wounds.
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Effective control of St John’s Wort

Oct. 20, 2025 | 2 min read
The hilly country of Kuloo Station, at Cassilis, in the Hunter region of NSW, has meant controlling weeds has been a challenge.
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Strategic tick control starts with Acatak Duostar

Sept. 26, 2025 | 4 min read
Cattle tick is one of the most economically significant parasites in the Australian beef industry. If left untreated, cattle tick populations on cattle and pasture can build rapidly, making early season treatment critical for effective cattle tick management.
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Syngenta welcomes potato target spot resistance strategy changes

Sept. 24, 2025 | 2 min read
CropLife Australia recently unveiled updated target spot resistance management guidelines covering fungicide use at all stages of potato production.
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Let’s talk about pain relief in calves

Sept. 24, 2025 | 3 min read
Disbudding, dehorning, castration and other animal husbandry procedures are necessary to improve animal welfare, livestock management and productivity.
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New crop products and partners build consistent performance

Sept. 23, 2025 | 4 min read
For Queensland grain grower Lachie Nass, from Pampas on the Darling Downs, the best thing about being a farmer is access to new technologies and crop innovations.
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New dual-active jetting fluid registered

Sept. 22, 2025 | 2 min read
Leading animal health manufacturer, Elanco, has released a unique, dual-active jetting fluid that prevents blowfly strike, treats existing strike and controls lice.
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Treating early is key to blowfly strike prevention

Sept. 22, 2025 | 3 min read
Blowfly strike is estimated to cost the industry almost $324 million each year, with $227 million of this due to production losses.
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Double barrel pig control with Hoggone and Pigout

Sept. 2, 2025 | 4 min read
More and more landholders in Queensland and Northern Territory are taking up the challenge of getting on top of feral pigs by deploying bait options Pigout Econobait and Hoggone meSN from ACTA.
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Vicchem’s Bloat-Drench delivers fast-acting control

Aug. 27, 2025 | 1 min read
As pasture growth accelerates across key grazing regions, the risk of bloat in cattle rises sharply, particularly on high-quality, legume-rich paddocks.
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Recommend YaraRega and go in the draw to visit Santa

Aug. 27, 2025 | 3 min read
YaraRega water-soluble NPK compound fertilisers are the easy way to deliver a balanced blend of nutrients to vegetable and tree crops using existing irrigation systems.

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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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