Timing Group 4 Herbicides: Why It Matters
An important reminder when using Group 4 (old Group I) herbicides is to choose the right product at the right time. Group 4 herbicides work by mimicking indol-3-yl-acetic acid (IAA). IAA is responsible for cell division, differentiation and elongation, among other functions. An application of a Group 4 will turn on all the growth ‘switches’ […]
9 Post-Em Herbicides To Tackle Grass Weeds In Cereal Crops
With many dry-sown crops now emerging and grass weeds such as Ryegrass, Brome Grass, Barley Grass, and Wild Oats emerging alongside of crops this year, we decided to look at nine post-emergent options that could help clean up your cereal crops.
Why Amino Boss Is Our Trusted Liquid Fertiliser Choice
Are you familiar with Sipcam’s Amino Boss range? It’s worth checking out. Currently, there is no regulation over liquid fertiliser or trace element products in Australia. And as a result, many ‘snake oils’ are making their way into the market with no way for you to discern the quality of the product you’re buying. Fortunately, […]
Oils Ain’t Oils – Understanding Why Some Oil Adjuvants Are Recommended Over Others.
Since the development of synthetic pesticides, spray oils have mainly been used as adjuvants to assist with pesticide penetration into the plant and reduce evaporation and the rate of droplet drying on the leaf surface. However, with so many competing products, it can be hard to understand what and why agronomists recommend specific products over others. […]
How To Navigate Feed Production With A Late Break
Given the challenge of a late break to the season and the resulting poor condition of many livestock, the importance of ensuring sufficient winter and spring feed cannot be overstated. Early dry sowing, a widely used strategy to optimise the growing season, is particularly crucial in this context. It not only enhances potential yield in […]
Alion: Bayer’s new fence line spray we’ve been waiting for!
Great news! The registration for Bayer’s Alion is finally through, and we should see the product in store in early July. Get ready for the arrival of Alion, a brilliant new residual fence line product that we’ve been eagerly anticipating. If you haven’t heard about it yet, you’re in for a treat. It consists of […]
How to Boost Your Legume Production: The Double Inoculation Strategy
The inoculation of legumes with Rhizobia bacteria is a well-known and valuable tool for producers for added nitrogen fixation. However, to allow this to happen, an adequate number of rhizobia must be present on the seed and in the soil surrounding it. The more rhizobia that survive on the seed and remain in the soil until […]
Understanding the Significance of Ryegrass Seed Size and Sowing Rate
Variations in ryegrass seed sizes can present a strategic opportunity for you to adjust sowing rates, potentially leading to significant cost savings while still achieving your production goals. This fine-tuning of seeding rates can be particularly beneficial in different scenarios, such as when sowing mixed pastures to target the ideal composition. Standard sowing rates for […]
5 Things To Keep In Mind When Dry Sowing
5 things to keep in mind when dry sowing. Here in SA, we’ve gotten used to dry sowing and what it entails—from how deep to sow our seed to how to best knock out any competition in the crop. Not only is our topsoil lacking moisture from these tough seasons, but the subsoil is suffering […]
6 Benefits of Multi-Species Pastures
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. Improving Soil HealthOne benefit is improved soil health from the diversity of root structures. […]
