Syngenta and FMC announce breakthrough to control grass weed in rice
First herbicide with a novel mode of action in over three decades is set to be a game changer for millions of rice farmers Syngenta Crop Protection and FMC Corporation have formed an agreement to bring to market a breakthrough technology to control grass weeds in rice in Asia. The new active ingredient Tetflupyrolimet, discovered and […]
Winter crop planting for season 2023-24 off to a good start
Good autumn rain in most cropping regions has provided an ideal start for planting this year’s winter crops Planting of the 2023-24 winter crop is well underway with growers taking advantage of good soil moisture conditions. Early planted crops have germinated well and are off to a good start. However, growers are watching closely as […]
Fruit grown locally holds the key to citrus disease resistance
Citrus fruits native to Australia hold the key to ward off the invasive effect of HBL currently attacking growing areas across the US and Africa A comprehensive map of the genome of a native lime species that is resistant to a devastating citrus disease could be the key to preventing that disease from entering Australia. […]
Avocado trade expected to grow in an increasingly competitive market
The once hard to sell thick skinned Avocado with greasy content is finding favour in several world markets with our own exports booming With Avocados becoming popular in trendy sandwich bars and Bistros it backs up forecasts the global Avocado trade will continue to grow in the next few years. However, there is a major […]
Redekop SCU kills weeds at harvest
Harvest and kill weeds in one pass with world leader Redekop The Redekop seed control unit (SCU) design is proven for wide residue distribution across the whole cutting width and for its ease of installation into a combine drive and display system by the same local dealer that sold the combine Controlling weed seeds at […]
Incitec Pivot Fertilisers finds a way to maintain yields with reduced emissions
Researchers have confirmed nitrogen fertilisers treated with inhibitors can maintain production while reducing GHG emissions Research into on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions conducted by Incitec Pivot Fertilisers (IPF) and independent experts have demonstrated the ability of growers to maintain yields while reducing emissions associated with nitrogen fertilisation. The production experiments and GHG assessments compared […]
Growers make planting decisions based on the latest seed variety performances
Harvest yields from the previous season trials give growers a clue to the best seed varieties for their local growing zone Growers and advisers across the main growing regions can now access the latest independent varietal information with the release of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) National Variety Trials (NVT) Harvest Reports from […]
AGCO and Bosch BASF joint development delivers smart spraying capabilities
Fendt sprayer owners will get the benefit of a joint venture between AGCO and Bosch BASF for targeted spraying in green-on-brown AGCO Corporation has joined forces with Bosch BASF Smart Farming to integrate Smart Spraying technology into Fendt sprayers and to jointly develop additional functions. As far back as May 2021, AGCO and Bosch BASF […]
Serafin Machinery expands Ultisow seed bars out to 24 metres
With working widths from 5 to 24m the Ultisow range of seeding bars from Serafin Machinery is proving one of the most popular to order for the upcoming season Local seeding and tillage manufacturer Serafin Machinery based in Griffith NSW has been designing its own range of no-till disc seeders since 2008. It all started […]
LEMKEN Karat 10 cultivator comes out on top for versatility
The Karat 10 offers more settings and drawbar options than before to give growers the most versatile implement for specialist crop production LEMKEN has released the Karat 10 cultivator in a design that will appeal to farmers seeking a more efficient specialist cultivator to work across 3 to 7 metres, with depth settings from 50 […]