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...
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.
Precise insecticide timing reaps export success
WITH a strong focus on improving citrus fruit quality for the export market, precise timing and correct coverage with crop protection applications...
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...
New AgTech tool supports apple fruit thinning decisions
Timing is everything when it comes to the application of fruit thinners.
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...
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...
Excitement builds for south east motorbike crop trials tour
WA’s annual motorbike crop trials tour has become a marked fixture on the calendar for many of the industry’s motorbike enthusiasts and this year...
ADAMA Australia’s Brevis® fruit thinner undergoes further development
Growers across Australia’s apple and pear growing regions will benefit from popular fruit thinner’s expanding use patterns and expansion into...
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...