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Research surrounding the use of multi-species pastures is growing, and a surprisingly wide range of benefits are being found. The main benefits are seen in the improvement of the health of your soil while also providing high-quality feed for livestock. 1….
Mowhawk is a new AH wheat variety bred by LongReach plant breeders, and we think it will be one to watch. Currently, it’s only in WA, where there is a lot of interest in it as it will suit their…
Are you frustrated by summer weeds? We are too. They suck moisture and nutrients, can be hard to control, and usually reoccur if not managed properly. Here’s a list of 15 common pesky suspects we find in our areas this time…
“A job worth doing is worth doing well.” Our 5 Tips for Better Summer Spraying. 2023 has been a good reminder of the importance of retaining subsoil moisture with a good summer spraying program. The lack of finishing winter/spring rainfall meant that…
Treating stored grain is essential, whether you’re storing seed for next season or waiting for the right price. Insect-damaged grain can be downgraded, reducing quality as well as potential profits. However, several measures can be taken to mitigate this risk….
Is crown rot devastating your durum yields? Finally, there’s a solution in the pipeline! Syngenta’s Victrato is a seed treatment that will be registered to control crown rot and manage root lesion nematodes in wheat and barley. It’s currently under evaluation…
Your checklist to be ready and safe this fire season. The current fire ban season is from the 1st of November 2023 to the 30th of April 2024 for both the Mid-North and Yorke Peninsula. Here’s a quick checklist of 8…
Annual lice treatment is an essential strategic practice for controlling lice across Australia in many situations. Usually, you’re pushed to do this around shearing time to achieve the highest level of control.  However, Flexolt is the new oral lice treatment that…
Two new strains of Rhizobia will be added to your inoculant choice for the 2024 season. They will be added into the groups E and F inoculants, meaning the two groups will again be split for next season. Group E will…
Tomahawk CL Wheat has been released for the 2024 growing season. An AGT variety, tested as RAC3261, Tomahawk will be a Clearfield Scepter type. Trials show it looks to be the highest-yielding Clearfield across SA and VIC, bridging the gaps between…