Page 81 - Rural Business News

David Grays to exit Aglink in WA

Nov. 3, 2022 | 2 min read

After 17 years of successful operations in Western Australia, David Grays Aglink is set to exit the Aglink Group on 31December this year and complete a transition across to the strong brand of parent company Delta Agribusiness.

Large Cotton crop still expected in 2023 despite constant rain

Nov. 2, 2022 | 2 min read

Only two years after severe drought, Cotton farmers celebrated good water availability resulting in a record crop of 5.5 million bales last season, however the rain has persisted providing a headache for some farmers.

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.

Annual vaccination protects sheep and cattle from anthrax in high-risk areas

Oct. 24, 2022 | 2 min read

Livestock producers who manage properties where anthrax has previously occurred, including areas bordered by Bourke and Moree to Albury and Deniliquin in the south, have been reminded to vaccinate their cattle and sheep against anthrax.

Specialty fertilisers & nutrition

Nutrition tweaks to help feed the world

Oct. 19, 2022 | 3 min read

The world understands one of the great challenges ahead remains the need to dramatically increase food crop production to sustain our future global populations.

Specialty fertilisers & nutrition

Positive feedback to organic fertiliser

Oct. 19, 2022 | 3 min read

‘Worm Hit’ has been working with farmers for several years to supply a comparative product, as an alternative for the popular synthetic products such as monoammonium phosphate (MAP), diammonium phosphate (DAP), and urea.

Specialty fertilisers & nutrition

Get the most out of your fertiliser application

Oct. 19, 2022 | 2 min read

Agripower’s head agronomist Bruce Cairns said that with the high cost of fertilisers, increasing scrutiny on fertiliser applications, and the potential environmental effects, every grower needs to ensure that they get the most out of their fertiliser application.

Specialty fertilisers & nutrition

Locally made fertiliser ensures good supply

Oct. 18, 2022 | 2 min read

Fertilisers such as lime, gypsum and dolomite not only provide plant-available calcium but can also improve soil structure and optimise soil pH.

Specialty fertilisers & nutrition

Efficient crop nutrition for sustainable success

Oct. 18, 2022 | 2 min read

Specialising in the supply of quality plant nutrition and bio-stimulant products to the primary industry, De Sangosse Australia has a shared vision that agriculture should be innovative, sustainable, and efficient.

Herbicide & fungicide resistance

WeedSmart Week 2022 – Dalby

Oct. 17, 2022 | 2 min read

WeedSmart Week brings together a wealth of knowledge and experience from local and interstate growers, agronomists, and technology experts – putting the spotlight on herbicide resistance and weed control.Join us at WeedSmart Week Dalby from the 6th to the 7th of December 2022. WeedSmart Week is designed to engage growers and advisors on the WeedSmart Big 6 messages.

Summer cropping

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.

Grain protection

Protection needed for bumper cereal harvest

Oct. 17, 2022 | 3 min read

The Australian Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is predicting a near record wheat harvest in 2022–23.

Grain protection

D-Ploy Plus joins local grain protection range

Oct. 17, 2022 | 2 min read

Following the successful registration in 2021 of Imtrade D-Ploy Grain Protectant, Imtrade CropScience has announced the release of the latest addition to its grain protection range, Imtrade D-Ploy Plus Grain Protectant.

Grain protection

Grain and stockfeed needs protection!

Oct. 17, 2022 | 2 min read

Who do you want to feed? Evil weevils… or your animals?

Spraying equipment & application

Do coarse nozzles reduce spray efficacy?

Oct. 16, 2022 | 3 min read

Spray droplet size plays a critical role in maximising herbicide contact on the weed surface. Some applicators have been concerned that the move to coarser nozzles to reduce spray drift could reduce the efficacy of non-selective and phenoxy herbicides used for summer weed control.

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