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Agribusiness

New biocontrol agent fights fleabane threat

Sept. 2, 2022 | 3 min read

The fungus only infects flaxleaf fleabane, while all non-target plant species tested were resistant to it.

Biologicals

NEW BIOCONTROL PIPELINE OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO REDUCE NATIONAL WEED BILL

Sept. 1, 2022 | 3 min read

Weeds are estimated to cost Australia $5 billion every year and a new strategy has identified biocontrol as a cost-effective and sustainable way to control widespread established weeds.

Fungicides

Unique fungicide for downy mildew in grapes

Aug. 31, 2022 | 4 min read

Widespread testing for downy mildew resistance to fungicides in grapevines has revealed varying levels of sensitivity in different regions, dialling up the pressure on existing disease management programs and highlighting the need for new fungicides.

Fungicides - Herbicide & fungicide resistance

New fungicides help manage resistance

Aug. 28, 2022 | 4 min read

New crop fungicide releases are becoming key additions to growers’ disease management programs – helping to improve disease control, expand their spray options and assist fungicide resistance management, as well as extend crop greening benefits.

Fencing, livestock handling & ID

Datamars Tru-Test WOW relaunched

Aug. 26, 2022 | 3 min read

Agricultural technology company, Datamars Livestock, has evolved and relaunched its Tru-Test in-paddock Walk Over Weighing (WOW) cattle weighing product line.

Rural Business

FMC leading the way with local innovation

Aug. 22, 2022 | 4 min read

Local investment and continuous innovation backed by global strength has chemical company, FMC, leading the way with agricultural solutions for Australian growers.

Winter cropping

How to beat barley grass in two years

Aug. 18, 2022 | 4 min read

Barley grass often slips under the radar and pales in significance to annual ryegrass. But it is ranked in the top ten weeds in Australian grain crops and considered the seventh most costly weed to control for growers in the Victorian Mallee and Mid-North, Lower Yorke and Eyre Peninsula of South Australia.

Water supply & irrigation

Water industry front of mind for ag sector

Aug. 12, 2022 | 3 min read

Darling Irrigation, as part of the AGnVET group, is involved in all areas of design, supply and construction of pressurised irrigation systems in eastern Australia.

Water supply & irrigation

Irrigation innovations a Netafim strength

Aug. 12, 2022 | 2 min read

While today’s global conditions continue to pressure supply chains and cause consolidation of various agribusinesses, the world’s largest irrigation company remains steadfast on its commitment of generating smart irrigation solutions for growers, further underlined recently by new product innovations.

Water supply & irrigation

Water prices stay low for third year in a row

Aug. 12, 2022 | 1 min read

Water allocation prices in the southern Murray–Darling Basin are likely to remain low for a third consecutive year, according to the latest ABARES Water Market Outlook.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

Laying the groundwork for healthy soil

Aug. 11, 2022 | 2 min read

Healthy soil is crucial to growers optimising productivity, with testing an important component of fully understanding the limitations and potential productivity of soil.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

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.

Rural Business News

New biocontrol agent fights fleabane threat

NEW BIOCONTROL PIPELINE OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO REDUCE NATIONAL WEED BILL

Unique fungicide for downy mildew in grapes

New fungicides help manage resistance

Datamars Tru-Test WOW relaunched

FMC leading the way with local innovation

How to beat barley grass in two years

Water industry front of mind for ag sector

Irrigation innovations a Netafim strength

Water prices stay low for third year in a row

Laying the groundwork for healthy soil

Injection breakthrough for woody weed control

Inoculums improve feed production and quality

Silage wrapping a part of Australian history

Altacor X-Force the new force in trees and vines

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