Rural Business News

Market insight - Winter cropping

Project to optimise nutrition for WA pulse crops

April 15, 2024 | 2 min read

Graingrowers will have access to new fertiliser guidelines to support the successful integration of newly adapted pulse crops into their farming systems through a research project, underway in Western Australia.

Merchandise - Winter cropping

Protect canola with Exirel insecticide

July 10, 2023 | 3 min read

The recent registration of Exirel insecticide to control pests in canola will help growers maximise yields with a proven, effective product against key pests such as diamondback moth and native budworm.

Merchandise - Winter cropping

2023 winter crop weed control advice

July 9, 2023 | 2 min read

Farmers can get the latest information on effective weed control, to ensure successful and profitable winter crop production, in the free ‘2023 Weed Control in Winter Crops management guide’ published by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI).

Merchandise - Winter cropping

Use green urea to minimise volatilisation

May 14, 2023 | 3 min read

In most southern growing areas, summer rainfall has been more variable than the previous three years, soil moisture levels remain good and the 2023 winter crop season is shaping up well.

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Setting up winter crops for success

April 30, 2023 | 2 min read

The latest edition of the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) ‘Winter Crop Variety Sowing Guide’ is now available for growers to use when making their key management decisions for the 2023 season.

Winter pastures & forage

Tramat a game changer for Vic dairy farmer

April 29, 2023 | 3 min read

Ryegrass pastures play an essential role in Stuart Crosthwaite’s dairy farming operations, but with weeds having a massive impact, his grass crops were suffering. However, that changed once he introduced Tramat from Bayer into his farming system.

Winter pastures & forage

Italian ryegrass: quick winter feed and high ROI

April 29, 2023 | 3 min read

Growers can get the most of their grazing and increase their return on investment by optimising sowing rates and sowing an Italian ryegrass instead of an annual ryegrass this autumn.

Winter pastures & forage

Australian pasture industry generates $3b

April 28, 2023 | 3 min read

The Australian pasture industry is bigger than ever. Much of this year-on-year growth is thanks to local and international companies investing in research and development for new varieties.

Winter cropping

Powerful tank mix for broadleaf weed control

April 28, 2023 | 3 min read

Herbicide tank mixes designed to boost control of treatments against weeds are becoming a stronger option for many growers to help manage difficult populations.

Winter pastures & forage

Ryegrasses continue to improve and adapt

April 27, 2023 | 4 min read

Short-term ryegrasses have been an important source of winter feed for farmers for many years, particularly in the coastal and southern regions of Australia. However, some agronomists believe ryegrass is under-utilised in other areas.

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Herbicide trials reveal solution for resistance

April 27, 2023 | 5 min read

The arrival last season of a new cereal pre-emergence and early post-emergence (EPE) herbicide offers growers a potential step-change in their early season weed control, as confirmed by independent trials last year.

Winter pastures & forage

Trials test perennial ryegrass perceptions

April 26, 2023 | 5 min read

An independently managed pasture trial that has already highlighted benefits in prime lamb meat production from grazing different perennial ryegrass cultivars is this year turning its attention to measuring the impact on Merino wool production.

Merchandise - Winter cropping

Soft finish brings risk of crown rot

Nov. 10, 2022 | 2 min read

A softer finish to this year’s winter crop could mask issues with crown rot across the Australian wheatbelt.

Winter cropping

Ascochyta blight discovery to improve variety choices for lentil growers

Oct. 31, 2022 | 4 min read

Australian researchers have discovered a gene in the fungal pathogen causing ascochyta blight that triggers disease resistance in lentils, helping researchers to advise growers on lentil varieties with strong genetic resistance.

Winter cropping

World first CoAXium barley seed

Oct. 6, 2022 | 2 min read

Titan AX will be the first barley variety to be released by Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) as part of the CoAXium Barley Production System, offering tolerance to Aggressor (a Group 1, Quizalofop-P-Ethyl) herbicide.