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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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….
Mowhawk is a new AH wheat variety bred by LongReach plant breeders, and we think it will be one to watch. Currently, it’s only in WA, where there is a lot of interest in it as it will suit their…
Are you frustrated by summer weeds? We are too. They suck moisture and nutrients, can be hard to control, and usually reoccur if not managed properly. Here’s a list of 15 common pesky suspects we find in our areas this time…
“A job worth doing is worth doing well.” Our 5 Tips for Better Summer Spraying. 2023 has been a good reminder of the importance of retaining subsoil moisture with a good summer spraying program. The lack of finishing winter/spring rainfall meant that…