Growing cane operation winning the war on weeds
ACHIEVING season-long control of grass and broadleaf weeds in sugarcane crops is a constant challenge for an expanding North Queensland operation...
Strategic use of alternative almond fungicides urged
THERE has been strong uptake of new alternative fungicides across the almond industry, however careful application has been urged to avoid...
Growers brace for disease with extra fungicide options
HIGH crop disease pressure in various agriculture regions last year has many growers on high alert this cropping season.
VIC growers improving weed control in canola phase
HERBICIDE-resistant annual ryegrass and wild oats are proving a challenge for many croppers in North East Victoria, however those following the...
Dual insecticide hits key grapevine pests, aids beneficials
Grapevine scale and longtailed mealybug populations have been a challenge for both wine and table grape growers and advisers over recent seasons,...
‘Old foes’ reappear with improved conditions
A few ‘old foes’ in the form of powdery mildew, net blotches in barley and stripe rust in wheat reappeared in 2020 alongside improved seasonal...
More flexible broadleaf weed control paying off in cereals
CEREAL growers are enjoying improved flexibility and results with their broadleaf weed control after the arrival of key herbicide tank mix...
New northern fallow weed control option hits the spot
NORTHERN croppers have a lot to think about when applying broadleaf herbicides on winter and summer fallows – of course, their effectiveness on...
New insecticide already preferred against chewing pests
IT has taken little time for a new insecticide to become a preferred rotational partner against chewing pests in brassica as well as leafy and...
New fungicides answer grower wish list
THE launch of two new, exciting fungicides for use in canola and cereal crops during the 2021 broadacre cropping season is set to tick a lot of...