Pea Growers beware – early forecasts point to a high to medium risk of Blackspot in seedling field pea crops sown in early to mid-May across most of South Australia in 2022.
When new crops are emerging and establishing, spores released…
Did you know that if there are high numbers of mice in your paddocks, they could cause up to 5% damage a night to your crop? Our current farming systems of no-till and stubble retention could be why we see high…
Summer spraying with 2,4-D? Remember, the APVMA updated spray requirements on all 2,4-D and Group 4 products and you’ll want to ensure you’re spraying correctly. Play it safe, and take the time to understand and adhere to the rules. (We’ve…
There are many old wives’ tales about mice, but have you been mistaking them for truth? We debunk seven of the common ones below so you can tell fact from fiction.
Tale 1: We need rain to drown the mice. Their…
Pre-emergent chemicals aren’t cheap. So when spraying without a knockdown, you’ll want to do a few things to ensure you get the most out of them.
First off, when using pre-ems, you should aim to get as much chemical as possible…
Did you know that if there are high numbers of mice in your paddocks, they could cause up to 5% damage a night to your crop? Our current farming systems of no-till and stubble retention could be why we are seeing…
It is important to keep an eye on residual herbicides when controlling weeds late in the season and over summer, as it could impact your choices for the next crop. This is even more important in dry seasons. The breakdown…
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…
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…
How to accurately monitor and identify cereal foliar diseases
It’s that time of the season where if you’re not on the ball and checking crops regularly then disease can take off and ruin your potential crop yields. We don’t want that…
