Rural Business News

Summer cropping

Improved 2,4-D widens weed control options

Sept. 15, 2023 | 4 min read

Colex-D herbicide, which is an advanced 2,4-D formulation, is providing better options for agronomist Adrian Nelson at NU Rural, Quirindi on the New South Wales Liverpool Plains.

Animal nutrition & supplements - Cattle health

Cattle selection for nitrogen use efficiency

Sept. 15, 2023 | 2 min read

A simple test to select nitrogen-efficient cattle is the outcome of years of research at The University of Queensland.

On The Move

New faces at Agsafe

Sept. 14, 2023 | 2 min read

Joining Agsafe is Osmond Udayanga, recently appointed project officer for the new bagMUSTER initiative. He will maintain the bagMUSTER database management system and ensure data security, reliability, performance, and integrity.

Summer cropping - Technology in agriculture

Customers love Wengfu fertbook Dealer module

Sept. 14, 2023 | 3 min read

Wengfu Australia continues to lead the industry with faster more efficient ways for their customers to access their fertiliser requirements.

Summer cropping

New tool to forecast fall armyworm migrations

Sept. 14, 2023 | 2 min read

The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a moth pest native to the Americas that causes major damage to economically important grains such as maize, rice, sorghum, sugarcane, and wheat, as well as other vegetable crops and cotton.

Merchandise

Three novel products from AgNova

Sept. 13, 2023 | 2 min read

Growers of strawberries, olives, grapes, citrus, tree nuts, cane berries, pome, stone and tropical fruits are amongst those who will benefit from the latest novel crop protection products being introduced by AgNova Technologies.

Insecticide - Merchandise

Insecticide combo for canola pests

Sept. 12, 2023 | 4 min read

Exirel insecticide in combination with Parachute spray oil is providing canola growers with an agronomic package to control key insect pests.

Merchandise

Whack lice early for best control

Sept. 11, 2023 | 2 min read

Off-shears or short-wool application remains a key strategic time to achieve effective lice control, according to Elanco senior brand manager – sheep, Dr Kathryn Humphries.

Merchandise

BASF’s new ‘Triple trait’ canola release

Sept. 10, 2023 | 2 min read

True flexibility has arrived with the addition of BASF’s best canola variety yet, InVigor LR 4540P, providing growers with their first opportunity to sow a ‘triple trait’ TruFlex variety.

Merchandise

Miravis Duo "works so well" on cucurbits

Sept. 10, 2023 | 3 min read

If you want to trial a new crop protection product, Queensland is the place to do it. With high temperatures and humidity, disease pressure is at a greater risk and many products are put through the rounds up north.

Agribusiness

New name for leading Aussie manufacturer

Sept. 8, 2023 | 3 min read

Leading Australian manufacturer Graintech, last month launched its brand refresh, GTE Technology as it continues to establish its strong position in the industry.

Rural Business

New Elders Eyre Peninsula trial site

Sept. 8, 2023 | 2 min read

A new broadacre trial site has been established by Elders, focussing on agronomic issues faced by growers on the Eyre Peninsula and beyond.

Rural Business

Seed industry shines at 2023 Gala Dinner

Sept. 7, 2023 | 3 min read

A large contingent of seed industry professionals turned out to celebrate the Australian seed industry as the Australian Seed Federation held their Gala Dinner and Awards evening during ‘Seed Business 2023’.

Rural Business

BASF’s Vic and SA community paddocks

Sept. 7, 2023 | 3 min read

Stemming from last year’s success, the 2023 BASF ‘Community Paddocks’ initiative has extended to two new locations in Paskeville, South Australia and Nhill, Victoria.

Agsafe

bagMUSTER pilot plastics recycling scheme launch

Sept. 6, 2023 | 3 min read

Representatives from Australia’s leading agricultural input industries gathered in Gatton recently to launch the pilot of bagMUSTER, an initiative of CropLife Australia in partnership with the Australian Seed Federation.