Not all pests are pests
As we move into spring, insect activity begins to increase. Many people will be monitoring their crops for insects
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Sowthistle – An Emerging Weed
Sowthistle, also known as milk thistle is increasingly becoming a problem weed in cropping systems around Australia. It is
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What happens to Urea post application?
This cropping season continues to provide many challenges, especially issues relating to lack of moisture. There are however pockets
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DRY START? BUT THERE IS SUB SOIL MOISTURE …. DON’T PANIC. ITS STILL POSSIBLE TO GROW A PROFITABLE CROP
At this stage, it is still possible to grow a profitable crop · Finishing moisture is more important than
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Dry days drive moisture conservation – Your story David & Scott Beard
Crop Smart’s ‘Gino’ Bowey caught up with David and Scott Beard to discuss the unusually dry start being experienced
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Sulphur – Is it really limiting?
Sulphur is a major nutrient required by plants in relatively large amounts. It is also an essential element for
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Frost and Clethodim, a Bad Combination
Frost is a common weather event in our southern cropping zone especially in winter months. It typically happens more
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15 things I learnt from the GRDC Adviser Updates – Adelaide & Bendigo
“The top 25% farmers are making double the return on capital to the other 75%” – John Kirkeguard. That’s
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Know your pre-emergent strategy
Trifluralin resistant ryegrass is becoming more prevalent across Australia every year, so it’s becoming increasingly important that we understand
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Keep an eye on mouse populations
In many areas this year mice are present at varying levels and pose a threat to establishing crops early
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