ADAMA praised for high-load, low-impact products
In 2018, the FAO reported that 12.8 million tonnes of plastic was used annually to produce, transport and store agricultural products. The...
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...
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...
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.
Dual insecticide becomes a valuable rotation partner against grapevine scale and Longtailed Mealybug
Australian agriculture enters a third La Nina season.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...