Barley Australia: Export Warning For Imi Residues
Recently, Barley Australia released a statement urging growers to carefully consider the use of imidazolinone chemicals on their imi tolerant barley varieties (Spartacus CL & Scope CL). Bulk handlers and grain traders may require…
You asked, we listened. Lately the hot topic has been on the Governments On-Farm Emergency Water Rebate Scheme
Lately, we’ve had a few growers come in asking about the current water rebate scheme run by the Australian and State Governments. So…
How to check mice numbers in your paddock.
Did you know that if there are high numbers of mice in your paddocks, they could cause up to 5% damage, per night, per crop? Our modern farming systems of no-till and stubble…
Heat stress and how to manage it.
With summer well and truly in full force, it’s important to think about those who are working outside in these conditions and the risk of heat stress. Heat stress occurs when the body becomes…
Did you know that every year there are 756 bushfires on average throughout South Australia?
There is a real chance you will experience a dangerous bushfire at some time in your life. Apart from preparing your home and property, one of…
There’s nothing more gut-wrenching than seeing your year’s work wiped out in one night thanks to frost damage.
No one wants to hear it, but frosts are continuing to occur and cause damage in our area. Consciously or not, we’ve learnt…
DISEASE UPDATE: AUGUST 2018
ASCOCHYTA IN LENTILS AND CHICKPEAS
Even though conditions have been dry and crop growth delayed, we’re asking growers to monitor Hurricane Lentil crops keeping a close eye out for ascochyta.
Levels of the disease have been present in volunteer plants (in…
FREE! Russia Wheat Aphid Management Plan
2016 marked the discovery of the Russian Wheat Aphid in South Australian cereal crops.
And sightings quickly spread throughout the Mid North and further interstate.
Even crops which weren’t affected in 2016 may still be under threat as RWA’s continue…
