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Dropzone is the future of 2,4-D herbicides

Oct. 17, 2022 | 3 min read
Nufarm continues to lead the world in 2,4-D technology with the launch of Nufarm Dropzone. The result of 10 years of research and development, Dropzone is a faster, more efficacious 2,4-D amine with a world-first innovative formulation.
Summer cropping

More convenient summer fallow weed control

Oct. 16, 2022 | 2 min read
A new high load version of a popular summer fallow herbicide with its own in-built surfactant is making the job easier for growers.
Technology in agriculture

Novel technology alters the face of 2,4-D

Oct. 15, 2022 | 3 min read
Corteva Agriscience has long recognised the benefits and strengths of 2,4-D herbicide. With its robust broad-spectrum activity on some of the most important hard to kill weeds, it is well justified as a vital tool for fallow management.
Summer cropping

Innovative approach to fill ag skills gap

Sept. 16, 2022 | 2 min read
Increased confidence in the agriculture sector is resulting in a corresponding rise in employment opportunities with Nutrien Ag Solutions filling over 550 roles to date in 2022.
Summer cropping

Sundown Pastoral Co Cotton Grower Award

Sept. 16, 2022 | 2 min read
Sundown Pastoral Company is the 2022 recipient of the Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year Award.
Summer cropping

Cotton growers awarded for service to industry

Sept. 16, 2022 | 3 min read
Two exceptional Australian cotton producers have been recognised and celebrated for their contribution to the cotton industry at the 2022 Australian Cotton Conference Industry Awards Dinner.
Summer cropping

Summer cropping options guides now online

Sept. 15, 2022 | 2 min read
For growers across NSW who were unable to sow a winter crop due to waterlogged paddocks, the window will soon open for early summer crops. In the state’s northern regions, planting windows for crops such as sunflower and early sown sorghum will commence in early August.
Summer cropping

Dr Oliver Knox is CSD Researcher of the Year

Sept. 15, 2022 | 2 min read
Dr Oliver Knox is the 2022 CSD Researcher of the Year following an announcement at the recent Cotton Industry Awards at the Gold Coast.
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.
Technology in agriculture

Sheep industry faces animal welfare reality

Sept. 13, 2022 | 3 min read
Visitors to rural stores in Australia and New Zealand may recently have noticed the appearance of a device that looks an orange and grey ray gun on display in the aisles, writes Robin Smith.
Merchandise - Technology in agriculture

New PodGuard canola shines

Sept. 11, 2022 | 3 min read
Now that so much more canola is being sown each season, the PodGuard trait’s time to shine has well and truly arrived.
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.
Technology in agriculture - Water supply & irrigation

Innovative drip system saves water and energy

June 15, 2022 | 3 min read
A new gravity-powered micro-irrigation solution by N-Drip is changing this reality, reducing global water use by offering a precise, sustainable, affordable alternative to flood irrigation.

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