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Wet seasons encourage ryegrass growth

March 1, 2024 | 4 min read
Wet seasons encourage ryegrass growth. Better-than-average seasons across southern NSW in recent years have resulted in an increase in the annual ryegrass seedbank in many paddocks, highlighting the need to look at a wide range of weed control strategies.
Market insight - Seed treatments & coatings

Victrato seed treatment to hit market

Feb. 14, 2024 | 2 min read
This winter will mark the beginning of a new era in Australian cereal production, with Victrato seed treatment hitting the market.
Management

Agriculture set to bounce back in 2024 says Rabobank

Feb. 13, 2024 | 6 min read
Australia’s agricultural sector is “moving confidently into 2024”, with an overall positive outlook for the nation’s farmers and agribusiness industries in the year ahead, Rabobank says in its newly-released annual outlook.
Market insight - Seed treatments & coatings

NEM fast-tracks sustainable production

Feb. 13, 2024 | 2 min read
In an era of rising awareness about the positive environmental impact of biological farming practices, New Edge Microbials (NEM) has created a convenient twist to the GRDC’s double inoculation research and step towards sustainable agriculture with its innovative legume double inoculation method.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Market insight

Control weeds with Ultro

Feb. 11, 2024 | 4 min read
Grain growers are taking up the opportunity to reduce grass weed populations on their properties with a new mode of action pulse crop herbicide that is relieving the pressure on traditional options and helping to clean-up paddocks for future crops.
Cattle health - Market insight

Effective weaning = thriving calves

Feb. 10, 2024 | 3 min read
As a beef farmer it is important to get the transition of weaning your stock right. An effective weaning strategy ensures calves continue to thrive, develop and improve body condition.
Cattle health - Market insight

Cattle bolus for cattle health

Feb. 10, 2024 | 2 min read
Launched in Australia in 2023, the revolutionary and unique Cosecure Cattle Bolus is now available from Abbey Animal Health.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Market insight

Early herbicide strategy boosts results

Feb. 10, 2024 | 4 min read
Problems controlling annual ryegrass and wild radish weeds in WA’s northern agricultural zone after years of narrow cropping rotations and repeated use of popular herbicides is well-known across the country.
Cattle health - Market insight

ProviCo hosts farm health forum

Feb. 9, 2024 | 2 min read
An upcoming ProviCo Calf Health Forum will provide an excellent opportunity for the industry to gain insights from international experts while connecting with fellow professionals.
Cattle health - Market insight

Improved productivity in a bolus.

Feb. 8, 2024 | 2 min read
In modern livestock management, ensuring optimal performance in cattle is essential for both the economic success of the farm and the welfare of the animal.
Commentary

Farmers ignored in climate change fight

Feb. 7, 2024 | 3 min read
On average, farmers estimate their incomes had reduced by 15.7 per cent due to climate change according to the farmer voice survey, an independent global research project commissioned by life science company Bayer.
Market insight - Sheep care & health

Prevalence of liver fluke increases

Feb. 7, 2024 | 4 min read
The latest report of the National Sheep Health Monitoring Project shows the percentage of sheep carcases infested with liver fluke almost doubled between 2020/21 to 2022/23.
Merchandise

Overcoming the challenges of hard water

Feb. 6, 2024 | 1 min read
Hard water usually contains elevated levels of calcium and magnesium ions and has been a long term challenge for many growers right across the country.
Merchandise

Allflex Heatime Pro collars key to new EBV

Feb. 5, 2024 | 3 min read
Innovative Te Mania Angus research on beef cattle puberty and its impact on lifelong fertility has become the cornerstone of a valuable new EBV (estimated breeding value) and a critical rethink of industry productivity.
Merchandise

Nitro Ag is back with a bang

Feb. 4, 2024 | 2 min read
Nitro Ag, the Australian distributor of Belgian manufactured Nitrophoska fertilisers, is launching a strategy to develop a full range of water-soluble specialty fertilisers to support the Nitrophoska Special, which is already on offer.

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