Canola varieties and herbicide tolerance
Secure canola seed supply for 2026 ASAP. Review current varieties available and consider which canola herbicide ... Read More
Desiccating pulse crops
Late rainfall received in the last week may mean that pulse desiccation will require more than paraquat alone to dry ... Read More
New and recently released cereal varieties
As planning sessions have started, consider the new and recently released varieties of durum, wheat and barley. Discuss ... Read More
Predicting yield potential in 2025 – September update
After another late, dry start to the season, much of South Australia is below Decile 3 Growing Season Rainfall (GSR) to ... Read More
In-season frost management
Let's hope we don’t need this, but a reminder on how to identify frost damage wheat, lentil and canola and what steps to ... Read More
Spring insects on the move
Warmer weather will start to bring out spring insects, which are likely to cause crop damage. Monitor for insect numbers ... Read More
Tissue testing
Tissue testing can be a cost-effective way to determine the nutrient status of your crop, without relying on visual ... Read More
Wind erosion and topsoil drift considerations
Wind erosion associated with the prolonged dry period is hammering SA paddocks - especially sandy soils. Topsoil loss ... Read More
Residual grass herbicides in early post-emergent (EPE) weed management
Early post-emergent herbicide applications will be common this year, as some pre-em's weren't used prior to sowing. To ... Read More
To sow, or not to sow?
With most people well into their seeding programs, we are fielding many phone calls discussing whether to keep going or ... Read More