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Misreporting pesticides is tail wagging the dog

Nov. 12, 2022 | 3 min read
A recent so-called ‘investigative reporting’ series published in The Guardian has challenged the integrity of Australia’s agvet chemical regulatory system, writes Matthew Cossey.
Summer horticulture

Sivanto prime tough on pests but not predators

Nov. 12, 2022 | 4 min read
Horticultural pest and disease pressure in the Wide Bay area of Queensland can be very high especially in wet seasons like 2022. It means local growers like John Warren Warren need the right tools and management to make sure they are growing the very best quality produce for market.
Summer horticulture

Getting it ‘done’ should mean getting it ‘right’

Nov. 12, 2022 | 5 min read
In tree, vines and trellised vegetables crops, product application rates based on ground area, expressed as rate of product per hectare, were once considered satisfactory but can easily result in the grower either underdosing or overdosing crops with product, Scott Mathew writes.
Merchandise

AGT’s Willaura high rainfall wheat variety

Nov. 11, 2022 | 2 min read
AGT has developed the high performing new variety, Willaura in recognition of the growing need for slower maturing, milling quality wheat varieties suited to higher rainfall environments of southern Australia.
Merchandise

Barenbrug new perennial and hybrid ryegrass

Nov. 11, 2022 | 2 min read
The long-awaited release of 4front NEA2 perennial ryegrass and Samurye NEA12 hybrid ryegrass by Barenbrug is raising the bar in perennial and hybrid ryegrasses.
Cattle health - Merchandise

Lush feed brings high risk of bloat

Nov. 11, 2022 | 3 min read
At this time of year, the word bloat can strike fear for many cattle producers, but Bloat-Drench and Bloat Pasture Spray from Vicchem can help, says Vicchem’s Dugald McFarlane.
Merchandise

Versatile new broadleaf herbicide

Nov. 10, 2022 | 3 min read
Ongoing trials with a new post-emergent broadleaf herbicide expected to be available from Bayer in 2023 look set to reinforce its potential role as a versatile, valuable option in cropping regions throughout the country.
Merchandise - Winter cropping

Soft finish brings risk of crown rot

Nov. 10, 2022 | 2 min read
A softer finish to this year’s winter crop could mask issues with crown rot across the Australian wheatbelt.
Merchandise

Rudduck moves into rural pest control market

Nov. 10, 2022 | 2 min read
Rudduck is a well-known brand in the Australian pest control market with a heritage going back over 100 years.
Rural Business

Research is breeding ground of innovation

Nov. 9, 2022 | 3 min read
Our food depends on soil and weather, and the skill of those who grow it. For our pasture and grains to feed livestock, our seeds need to meet the needs of farmers’ systems. Seed production evolves with changing environmental and market climates.
Management

Perfect storm brewing for agribusiness sector

Nov. 9, 2022 | 3 min read
Just as respite from global supply chain issues is in sight, a perfect storm of other pain points is looming, writes Ross Paterson.
Rural Business

Elders welcomes Coonabarabran Rural Supplies

Nov. 8, 2022 | 1 min read
Central West New South Wales based rural products store Coonabarabran Rural Supplies has today joined the Elders network.
Rural Business

WA growers tour hybrid canola in Vic

Nov. 8, 2022 | 3 min read
Fifteen growers and their advisors from the Cranbrook region of Western Australia have gained insights on hybrid canola seed production and pathways for bringing seed to market on a recent study tour to Horsham, Victoria.
Rural Business

CSD announces new project initiative

Nov. 8, 2022 | 2 min read
Cotton Seed Distributors is proud to announce the first funded project as part of the new Richard Williams Commercial Research Initiative.
Rural Business

Delta Ag gets CSIRO award for research

Nov. 7, 2022 | 4 min read
Delta Agribusiness has been recognised for its scientific research and delivering a package of best outcomes to farmers – having been awarded the prestigious CSIRO Sir Ian McLennan Impact from Science and Engineering Medal.

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