Rural Business News

Summer cropping

Long-lasting control of feathertop Rhodes grass

Sept. 14, 2022 | 3 min read

Feathertop Rhodes (FTR) grass is a major weed in broadacre cropping systems in Central Queensland, the Darling Downs and Western Downs regions of southern Queensland, and in northern New South Wales. FTR has proven very difficult to control.

Summer cropping

Spray hazard warning system established

Sept. 14, 2022 | 3 min read

Earlier this year, Goanna Ag was awarded the contract to install and manage a world-first project designed to mitigate the risks associated with spray drift. Work is now well underway, with the network that stretches from central Queensland down to the Victorian border taking shape.

Spring horticulture & viticulture - Summer cropping

How can I gain more spray efficiency?

Sept. 14, 2022 | 3 min read

Efficiency is not all about speed. When it comes to spray application efficiency, the keys to success are firstly hitting the target with the right product at the right time, and secondly, maximising the time the sprayer is in the field rather than refilling.

Merchandise - Seeds

New Zena CL Clearfield barley variety

Sept. 13, 2022 | 2 min read

New Zena CL barley is well on its way for next season’s planting, following its launch as the newest Clearfield barley.

Merchandise - Tropical agriculture & sugar cane

Control Navua sedge with Ubeniq Rinskor

Sept. 10, 2022 | 4 min read

The last decade has seen a major issue with the introduced weed Navua sedge (Cyperus aromaticus) for graziers in wet, tropical regions of northern Queensland.

Summer cropping

Finalists announced for Cotton’s highest awards in 2022

July 11, 2022 | 2 min read

The finalists have been announced for the Australian cotton industry’s most prestigious awards in 2022 with entrants from New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory in the running.

Seeds

International Day of Plant Health:

May 11, 2022 | 2 min read

Inaugural International Day of Plant Health is a great opportunity to highlight the importance of healthy seed to healthy plants. Mr Osman Mewett, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Seed Federation (ASF), the peak national association for Australia’s seed for sowing sector said, “The seed industry has been supportive of the idea of celebrating an International Day of Plant Health from the very beginning.”

Summer cropping

Safe sorghum planting while controlling weeds

Dec. 22, 2021 | 4 min read

Grass weeds can flourish in sorghum crops over summer if left untreated, but an old herbicide is standing the test of time.

Fertilisers - Summer cropping

Maize trials find higher N rates don’t equal higher yields

Dec. 8, 2021 | 4 min read

With skyrocketing nitrogen (N) prices and a shortage of supply, results from an irrigated maize trial series have delivered good news to growers looking to produce bumper yields while saving on fertiliser costs.

Summer cropping

Grain size discovery boosts sorghum potential

Sept. 28, 2021 | 2 min read

Researchers at The University of Queensland are optimistic the value and versatility of one of the world’s top crops will be improved following the discovery of genes which could increase the grain size of sorghum. Use of the drought-resilient summer crop has been constrained by the small size of sorghum grains, but Professor David Jordan from the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation said that could be about to change

Summer cropping

Bumper crop expected as cotton season kicks off in Emerald

Aug. 25, 2021 | 2 min read

The Australian cotton season is officially underway with growers in central Queensland among the first in the country to plant what is expected to be a crop generating around $3 billion for the national economy.

Summer cropping

A genetic solution to ensure sorghum stands firm

March 31, 2021 | 3 min read

After decades of study, University of Queensland researchers have identified a genetic solution to the problem of sorghum lodging and falling down, which affects 10 per cent of sorghum crops each year.

Seeds - Technology in agriculture - Winter cropping

NSW to ensure access to future GM Crop innovations

March 2, 2021 | 2 min read

Decision will encourage stronger research and innovation.

Summer cropping - Technology in agriculture

CSD releases new crop modelling tool

Dec. 4, 2020 | 2 min read

Crop modelling tool assists cotton growers and consultants to estimate potential yield throughout the season.

Spring horticulture & viticulture - Summer horticulture - Tropical agriculture & sugar cane

Serpentine leafminer detected in SE Queensland

Nov. 25, 2020 | 2 min read

Serpentine leafminer has been found in a commercial vegetable crop in the Fassifern Valley