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Post-emergent herbicides

Broadleaf weed control options for the north

May 20, 2023 | 4 min read
Growers in northern NSW and Queensland battling problem broadleaf and woody weeds now have new-found flexibility with one of the most robust herbicides against these difficult weeds.
Commentary - Fertilisers

Need for fertiliser labelling awareness campaign

May 18, 2023 | 3 min read
Fertilizer Australia will launch the national Fertiliser Labelling Awareness campaign in the coming months – and with good reason, writes Stephen Annells.
Merchandise

Shenzi – right product and the right fit!

May 17, 2023 | 3 min read
Horticultural and broadacre growers will soon have access to a new insecticide formulation for control of Lepidoptera insect pests with the imminent registration of Shenzi insecticide in Australia.
Merchandise

Good nutrition powers salad business

May 16, 2023 | 4 min read
The use of premium granular and water-soluble fertilisers is driving quality and yields for one of Western Australia’s largest suppliers of packaged salads, The Loose Leaf Lettuce Company.
Merchandise

AGT varieties are the pick of the crop

May 15, 2023 | 3 min read
From the world’s first CoAXium barley to elite yielding wheat with APH quality classification, there are many reasons for Australian grain growers to choose an Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) variety to grow this winter.
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.
Merchandise

Accreditation boosts new Alestar barley

May 13, 2023 | 2 min read
A new malting barley called Alestar is gaining momentum among growers, maltsters and brewers because of its impressive yields and high-quality malt profile.
Merchandise - Sheep care & health

Where do flies go at this time of year?

May 13, 2023 | 2 min read
The Australian sheep blowfly Lucilia cuprina is the primary fly species responsible for flystrike.
On The Move

New regulatory director for biostimulants

May 12, 2023 | 2 min read
Experienced biological scientist Dr Sharon Gossage joined Elemental Enzymes in June 2022 as regional director of regulatory affairs for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific regions.
Management

Reading the climate mood enables planning foresight

May 11, 2023 | 3 min read
Understanding ‘climate moods’ adds strength to the management toolbox in our increasingly variable climate, writes Kate Burke.
Merchandise

World’s first oral lice treatment

May 11, 2023 | 2 min read
Australia’s Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has registered the world’s first oral product for managing lice in sheep – potentially revolutionising the industry.
Rural Business

Sheep producers face wet season challenges

May 10, 2023 | 3 min read
With a wet summer coming off the back of last year’s strong rainfall, NSW sheep producers have been facing a raft of animal health issues, including high worm pressure, flystrike and lameness.
Rural Business

Nutrien agribusiness graduate program

May 9, 2023 | 2 min read
Applications are closing for the Nutrien Ag Solutions 2024 Agronomy and Agribusiness Graduate Program.Applications are closing for the Nutrien Ag Solutions 2024 Agronomy and Agribusiness Graduate Program.
Rural Business

Project to report ag carbon footprint

May 8, 2023 | 3 min read
A research project led by Charles Sturt University with Food Agility and other agribusiness partners aims to equip the ag supply chain with a transparent and credible tool to understand and manage natural capital and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Rural Business

WinRural gives extra choice and value

May 8, 2023 | 2 min read
Independent wholesale and warehouse business, WinRural has carved out an exclusive market niche, underpinning its strategy of supporting Australia’s independent rural retailers to deliver a competitive advantage, created through partnerships.

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