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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
Independent research to explore wider fungicide effectiveness
INDEPENDENT field research is set to continue into the wider effectiveness of key fungicides against various disease complexes in macadamias.
Apple fruit thinning benefits too great to ignore
SOME apple growers can get nervous about using chemical fruit thinners, however Sam Boyce, Operations Manager at a Goulburn Valley orchard, says...
Independent research to explore wider fungicide effectiveness
Husk spot costs the industry around $10 million a year. Independent field research is set to continue into the wider effectiveness of key...
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...