Ryegrass becomes a problem weed as it evolves in summer crops
Until recently Annual ryegrass mainly affected winter growers in the southern and western regions but has recently popped up in Queensland Annual ryegrass is an introduced weed that already costs winter grain growers more than $90 million a year in lost production and is now becoming an even bigger threat according to University of Queensland-led […]
Seed of Light award won by well versed Wheat geneticist
This prized award in the grain industry is much sought after and has been won this year by an avid communicator that speaks a language growers understand One of Australia’s leading research geneticists in wheat breeding, Dr Greg Rebetzke, is this year’s recipient of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) 2023 western region Seed […]
KUHN Performer is an ideal cultivator for single pass operations
With the option to disc and clean up surfaces and deep till down to 350mm in the one pass the KUHN Performer will appeal to busy growers looking for higher yields Performer cultivators have been designed by KUHN engineers to reduce the number of times a paddock needs to be worked, and in the process […]
CSIRO upgraded research facilities will give Aussie cotton a boost
The $25 million upgrade to CSIRO’s cotton research facilities is expected to increase the value of cotton cropping across all states CSIRO shows it has plenty of faith in the local Cotton industry as the research organisation unveiled a $25 million upgrade to its Myall Vale site in NSW with new facilities to support cutting-edge […]
Oat rust study worth $million aims to reduce crop losses
Industry research to tackle oat rust will be led by Professor Robert Park backed by an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant worth $928,845 The University of Sydney will lead an industry study that aims to reduce the impact of damaging crown rust, a fungal pathogen affecting Australian oat production. World-renowned crop disease expert Professor Robert Park will lead […]
CropScan 3300H On Combine grain analyser now fitted to John Deere X9 Combines
CropScanAg and John Deere Operations Centre have formed an API connection that enables files to be uploaded into a cab mounted CropScan 3300H Touch Screen PC As a result, the CropScan 3300H On Combine Grain Analyser provides real-time information to the operator. This includes analysis of protein, moisture, oil, starch and fibre data for wheat, […]
Breakthrough method claims to reduce fertiliser input for growers
A seven-year trial has devised a method that determines the ideal fertiliser application for wheat crops without sacrificing yield or protein content The results of a seven-year study have revealed a method that can determine the ideal fertiliser application for wheat crops. An added advantage is that this method does not sacrifice yield or protein […]
BASF will release Axalion insecticide into our local market first
BASF will start its first global registration in Australia for Axalion insecticide billed as having a more environmentally friendly active ingredient Australia will be the first global market for the launch of BASF’s Axalion™ Active, a novel insecticide active ingredient that controls harmful piercing and sucking insect pests. Uses for Axalion-containing products include fruits, vegetables, […]
Crop Sprayers that made their presence known in 2022
Leading crop sprayer badges jostled for position all year as growers decided on what model would best suit their unique farm operation It appeared as though another battleground was brewing in 2022, just as hard fought as the tractor market as it seemed every grower needed a new sprayer and as a result, the market […]
Industrial Hemp Variety Trials now extended with national footprint
The global industrial hemp market is projected to reach $18.6 billion by 2027 and local growers have a chance to be involved The emerging industrial hemp industry now has varietal trials in the ground in every state, and the Northern Territory as the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) determines the best way forward. […]