Trial shows smart approach to critical grape insect and disease control
Scale and mealybug populations have been escalating in various wine regions, posing concerns for vine vascular health and related diseases.
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...
New canola weed strategies deliver for growers
Growers are increasingly adopting Tenet® herbicide in canola cropping systems for improved weed control, extended residual effectiveness, and to...
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...
Powerful, one-shot pest control in summer pulses
The ability for summer pulse growers to control a wider range of sucking and chewing pests using robust rates of a single insecticide containing a...
Latest almond fungicides show strength amid product restrictions
WIDER restrictions on the use of some traditional fungicides for almond growers in recent times is shining a light on newer fungicides that also...
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,...
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...
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.