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Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year awards

Aug. 16, 2023 | 4 min read
The 2023 Bayer Cotton Growers of the Year Johannes and Scarlett Roellgen from the Darling Downs say their agronomist, information sharing among farmers, and Cotton Australia’s myBMP program are important factors in their success.
Merchandise

Resistance key to future sustainability

Aug. 16, 2023 | 2 min read
Australia has strong farming sustainability credentials compared to other major agricultural producing countries according to a new report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).
Merchandise

Critical time for mineral deficiencies

Aug. 16, 2023 | 4 min read
Animal health advisors have a key role in reminding their customers to monitor mineral levels in their livestock and to take steps to address any potential deficiencies.
Rural Business

Ag demonstrates its sustainability cred

Aug. 16, 2023 | 2 min read
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has announced its continuing partnership with the Australian Government to further develop the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF).
Spring horticulture & viticulture

Luna Experience set to benefit vegie growers

Aug. 15, 2023 | 3 min read
Tomato, capsicum, cucurbit and bulb vegetable growers are now set to benefit from a new effective fungicide option following new registrations for Bayer Crop Science’s Luna Experience.
Agribusiness

GPA visits Nufarm facility

Aug. 15, 2023 | 1 min read
Last month GPA Members gathered in Melbourne for the 2023 AGM and GPA Policy Council meeting.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

New fungicide provides flexibility in brassicas

Aug. 14, 2023 | 3 min read
Using the right fungicide is a critical decision along the northwest coast of Tasmania, because the wet weather that can sweep through the area creates ideal disease conditions, particularly in spring.
Merchandise

Full toolbox approach to beat blackleg

Aug. 13, 2023 | 4 min read
Ongoing research into canola blackleg fungicide resistance is continuing to reinforce that growers should deploy a full combination of management tools against the disease, including avoiding fungicide applications where it is not necessary.
Agribusiness

APVMA review “opportunity to improve”

Aug. 12, 2023 | 3 min read
A report on the APVMA authored and released last month by Clayton Utz is a genuine opportunity to further improve APVMA operations, according to CropLife Australia – the peak industry body for the plant science industry.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

Unique new downy mildew fungicide for grapes

Aug. 11, 2023 | 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 the need for new fungicides.
Merchandise

New Verpixo Adavelt active shines in trial

Aug. 11, 2023 | 2 min read
Growers in the Lockyer Valley have joined agronomists from across Queensland and New South Wales at Elders Gatton Field Day for a powerful demonstration of Verpixo Adavelt active in the control of challenging ascomycete pathogens.
Merchandise

BASF tearless onions an Aussie first

Aug. 10, 2023 | 2 min read
There’s no use crying over onions any longer as Australia’s first crop of Happy Chop – Tearless Onions launched exclusively in Woolworths Supermarkets stores across NSW, Victoria and the ACT from mid-July until September (while stocks last).
Commentary

Horticulture shows resilience in tough times

Aug. 10, 2023 | 3 min read
Despite the significant challenges facing growers over recent years, the vegetable sector continues to show impressive growth and resilience due to the hard work and dedication of its growers who continue to struggle with increasing costs of production and labour shortages, writes Michael Coote.
Fungicides - Merchandise

First Group 11 resistance in fungicides

Aug. 9, 2023 | 2 min read
BASF researchers have detected Australia’s first known instance of genetic mutation affecting Group 11 fungicides.
Spring horticulture & viticulture

New protection for cucurbits & fruiting veg

Aug. 8, 2023 | 2 min read
After proving its value in almond, apple and macadamia orchards and vineyards, Belanty fungicide from BASF is now also registered for use in cucurbits and fruiting vegetables.

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Climate smart agriculture
Satellites and AI could tackle invasive species
Industry gets big residue tick
2026: A turning point for agriculture
BASF and Adama to co-develop breakthrough Gilboa fungicide technology
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