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Adama’s Priority To Keep Paddocks Weed Free

Priority is a new herbicide from Adama to control a wide range of broadleaf weeds in cereals, established ryegrass pastures and fallow. Priority is an ideal glyphosate tank-mix partner to keep paddocks free of weeds in chemfallow and post-harvest applications….
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Rebel 2,4-D Acid

Rebel is Farmalinx’s new 2,4-D formulation with a difference – 440g/L of 2,4-D present as an acid.  Why are we excited? Because it has low odour and low volatility. It is an excellent alternative to other formulations of 2,4-D products (e.g., esters)…
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Nufarm’s Terrad’or: The Hot New Herbicide Spike

Nufarm’s new herbicide spike has landed. Terrad’or is a new non-selective herbicide that is made of 700g/kg of Tiafenacil. We love seeing it in action, as it offers outstanding control of broadleaf weeds and an increased speed of brownout of…
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How To Store And Use Ag Chemicals Safely

The ag chem products we use have revolutionised agriculture and food production. However, some of them are extremely dangerous when used or stored incorrectly. So, as part of our safety focus in February, we’re giving you a few tips on…
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Understanding Round Up Ready And Truflex Canola

So you’ve heard the terms ‘Roundup Ready’ and ‘Truflex’. And you know they have something to do with safely applying glyphosate to the crop.But how do they work, and what do they mean? What do Roundup Ready and TruFlex canola have…
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Our Top Tips For Harvesting Canola

The itchy eyes, runny noses and bright yellow patches on the horizon say it; there are some bumper canola crops around this year. If you’re growing one, you’ll want to ensure you maximise your return at harvest. But crop topping…
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Your Next Step In Glyphosate Technology

There’s a new kid on the block. Nufarm has released their latest creation Crucial – a triple salt, triple surfactant, first of its kind glyphosate. Taking over from Weedmaster Argo (dual salt), the new Crucial triple salt formulation allows Nufarm…
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Why You Need To Be Careful With Ground I Herbicide Timing

An important reminder for this time of year is to be careful when using Group I herbicides. You have to choose the right product at the right time. Why? Because of the way they work. Group I herbicides work by…
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Why To Tissue Test & The Signs Of Crop Deficiencies To Look Out For

So why do we tissue test? If you are already soil testing during the summer months, you are off to a good start to knowing what is going on in your paddock. This will give you a good understanding of…
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Identifying Insect Damage

Identifying Insect Damage Nothing ruins a day more than finding crop damage. Particularly when you see fresh emerging plants slaughtered by bugs. Which is why it is recommended to frequently check emerging crops during the first 3-5 weeks. Regular checks give…
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