Local trials guiding most effective fungicide decisions in SA
THE power of local research trials to assist crop management decisions is well recognised and has become a key tool for the team at Growers...
Croppers ready for disease with better fungicide arsenal
HAVING another weapon in the arsenal against crop disease that already is proven in battle provides strong confidence to growers facing another...
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...