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Resistance management safeguarding agriculture

Oct. 14, 2023 | 2 min read
The fourth agricultural revolution is dawning rapidly. It promises transformative change driven by AI and automation, data analytics, innovative seed varieties and next generation crop protection products.
Specialty fertilisers & nutrition

Beneficial bacteria root of success for avocados

Oct. 12, 2023 | 4 min read
For WA avocado grower Nigel Love, it all starts with healthy roots, leading to healthier trees, and improved yields of higher quality fruit.
Grain protection

First on-farm grain protectant in decades

Oct. 11, 2023 | 4 min read
Growers in Western Australia storing grain on farm now have another chemistry with a different mode of action to add to their rotation for the control of insect pests, thanks to the recent APVMA approval of K-Obiol EC Combi for the on-farm use.
Grain protection - Rural Business

Protecting the harvest with Methograin

Oct. 9, 2023 | 4 min read
Australian winter cereal growers and grain handlers preparing for the 2023 harvest have a tried and trusted product range available to protect their stored grain from major damage by insect pests.
Merchandise

OS knowledge aids local citrus exports

Oct. 8, 2023 | 3 min read
A citrus career spanning 25 years in South Africa, and now Australia, has prepared agronomist, Rolf Swart to tackle the challenges of exports in his role with Hillston Citrus Operations, at Griffith in NSW.
Merchandise

Technique and timing for blowfly

Oct. 6, 2023 | 3 min read
Correct application technique and timing are critical for optimal blowfly strike protection, according to Elanco account manager – southern NSW David Rathbone.
Merchandise

Kenso has perfect fit in tree crops

Oct. 5, 2023 | 3 min read
In the dynamic world of horticulture, where tree crops like almonds, walnuts, apples, pears, and citrus play a pivotal role in the local economy, improved farm management practices become more important with each passing year.
Rural Business

Emerging agtech focus of Tosari field day

Oct. 4, 2023 | 2 min read
Over 200 technical experts and local growers gathered in southeast Queensland recently, for a field day all about advancing agtech and drought resilience.
Rural Business

Adama WA motorbike crop trials tour

Oct. 3, 2023 | 5 min read
WA’s unique annual motorbike crop trials tour headed for some northern exposure this year and was treated with some of the best riding conditions, trials, technologies and fellowship in its short history.
Rural Business

Sustainable future at Fertilizer Australia

Oct. 2, 2023 | 3 min read
Fertilizer Australia’s annual two-day conference in Adelaide took its 220 participants on a deep dive into how to cultivate a sustainable future for the fertiliser industry.
Rural Business

Elders’ community giving project launched at Regions Rising Summit

Oct. 1, 2023 | 2 min read
Elders has announced a national grant program to further support the needs of rural and regional communities with its launch of the Elders Community Giving Project, at the Regional Australia Institute’s (RAI) Regions Rising National Summit.
Merchandise

A strategic approach best for buffalo fly

Sept. 21, 2023 | 4 min read
A strategic approach to managing buffalo fly can help to prevent the establishment of large populations and lost productivity in beef and dairy operations.
Fungicides - Merchandise

New option for downy mildew in vines

Sept. 20, 2023 | 4 min read
After repeated seasons of high downy mildew pressure in winegrape vineyards and confirmed resistance reported to some widely used fungicides, growers have been eager for new options, and it appears their calls are being answered.
Merchandise

Proudly made in Albury, Australia

Sept. 20, 2023 | 3 min read
With continued demand for conventional fencing following fires, floods and continued farming expansion and routine maintenance, one name stands proud above all others.
Animal nutrition & supplements

Organic supplement for cattle methane reduction

Sept. 20, 2023 | 2 min read
Cattle producers looking to reduce the methane output of their livestock should look no further than Performance Feeds’ organic nutritional supplement OrganiPro.

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