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Injection breakthrough for woody weed control

Aug. 11, 2022 | 2 min read
Woody weeds have long been a scourge on grazing landscapes across the country, however the arrival of capsulated herbicide products and key application technology is providing a breakthrough in control – with strong environmental benefits.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

Inoculums improve feed production and quality

Aug. 11, 2022 | 2 min read
Mapleton Agri Biotec has been supplying microbial inoculums to Australian and international farmers for nearly 20 years.
Fodder conservation & pasture

Silage wrapping a part of Australian history

Aug. 11, 2022 | 3 min read
For Agri Novatex, silage is about more than wrapping up grass – it’s a piece of Australian history.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

Altacor X-Force the new force in trees and vines

Aug. 10, 2022 | 2 min read
Fruit growers around Australia can expect an exciting development from FMC in the month of August. Their new insecticide, Altacor X-Force will be available at selected agency outlets nationwide.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

New nematicide produces quality sweet potatoes

Aug. 10, 2022 | 4 min read
A commercial trial on the property of Dean Akers in Bundaberg, has demonstrated the superior quality achieved with Salibro nematicide from Corteva Agriscience.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

Coping with rising frost risks in horticulture

Aug. 10, 2022 | 4 min read
Climate change presents a number of challenges for Australia’s $15 billion horticulture sector, including, perhaps surprisingly, frost. Paradoxically, the warmest decade in recorded history has seen some of the most widespread and serious frost damage to commercial crops in both Australia and North America.
Fertilisers

Soil carbon requires careful consideration

Aug. 9, 2022 | 3 min read
Soil organic matter makes up a small component of the mass of most soils, yet it has an important role in the functioning of the physical, chemical, and biological fertility of agricultural soils, writes Jeff Kraak.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

Dual insecticide solves grapevine scale concerns

Aug. 9, 2022 | 2 min read
Increased grapevine scale populations across multiple Australian wine regions are encouraging vigilance for vineyard managers when it comes to monitoring for impacts on vine health and related diseases.
Cattle health - Merchandise

The ‘perfect storm’ for cattle tick

Aug. 8, 2022 | 3 min read
This year’s mild winter temperatures and ongoing wet conditions has created the ideal environment for an increase of cattle tick numbers in parts of northern Australia.
Merchandise

Premium cherries deserve Premio!

Aug. 8, 2022 | 2 min read
Australia is renowned for its high-value fresh produce, which is driving an ever-booming export market.
Merchandise - Sheep care & health

Best practice starts with you…

Aug. 8, 2022 | 4 min read
Spring is a busy time in the sheep and wool industry’s calendar, with many of your customers shearing, crutching and applying treatments for the prevention or control of lice, blowfly strike and worms.
Fertilisers - Merchandise

Yara committed to bag recycling scheme

Aug. 8, 2022 | 2 min read
Leading premium fertiliser manufacturer, Yara, continues to support Big Bag Recovery program as a partner.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

Best-in-class value for effective mildew control

Aug. 8, 2022 | 3 min read
Revus fungicide has been used by viticulturalists for over ten years to control downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola). In that time, it has been the go-to fungicide for reasons beyond exceptional efficacy, says Syngenta viticulture product lead Scott Mathew.
Rural Business

Young people unite to feed Australia

Aug. 7, 2022 | 3 min read
As Australia grapples with a national labour shortage, young school leavers have been helping keep the agriculture supply chain afloat through a national agriculture gap year program.
Rural Business

Building sustainable horticultural farms

Aug. 7, 2022 | 3 min read
Helping farmers, owners and shareholders to build more sustainable horticultural businesses lies at the heart of Chris McClarron’s work at Thomas Elder Consulting – and the first step to sustainability is revealed in the data.

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Inside this issue
Above average crops expected for cotton
SA swoops on first varroa outbreak
Tour reinforces universal agricultural challenges
Planting stronger trans-Tasman connection
7 Worlds Ag celebrates first year
WA lupins poised to go global
Management: Doing less not more-the key to boosting productivity
Insights: Specialty fertilisers and nutrition, Resistance management
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