Eye on the future with insect resistance trends
IT wasn’t long ago that various brassica growing areas of the country were facing massive insect resistance pressure before the arrival of new...
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...
Northern croppers embrace new post-emergent weed control strategy
The ability to cost-effectively mix a selected rate of aminopyralid broadleaf weed herbicide with other cereal post-emergent herbicide partners...
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...
ADAMA building strong cotton reputation
IN ten “short” years, the ADAMA Australia brand and its local product development work has quickly grown in partnership with the cotton industry...
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...
Extra canola weed control tools now easing concerns
NEW herbicide options are expanding the weed control toolbox for canola growers, helping to alleviate some of the concern over herbicide...
Brassica veggie growers targeting improved pest control, yields, quality
IN the heart of brassica growing country in the Werribee region of Victoria, diamondback (DBM) moth is a pest you simply cannot take your eye off...
Powerful tank mix partner improving broadleaf weed control
HERBICIDE tank mix partners designed to boost control of treatments against weeds are becoming a stronger option for many growers to help manage...
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.