With many cereal crops past 1st node growth stage, we can switch from early broadleaf brews with MCPA LVE to later 2,4-D ... Read More
Pulse disease strategy
Pulses are nearing canopy closure, so make sure to apply a fungicide soon to protect lower stems and leaves from ... Read More
Cereal disease strategy
Cereal diseases have been observed locally and may require a preventative fungicide, depending on your environment, ... Read More
Get fence lines sprayed early!
Spray fencelines ASAP to achieve good weed control and prevent seed set. Consider rotating herbicides to give glyphosate ... 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
Canola varieties and herbicide tolerance
As we start to plan for 2026, consider which canola herbicide tolerance system is best to control your key weeds. ... Read More
Predicting yield potential in 2025
Following yet another dry start, it is great to finally see some decent rain across most of SA. However, there is still ... Read More
Broadleaf spraying in cereals
As the rain comes in, it will bring with it a flush of broadleaf winter weeds. Monitor weed emergence and crop growth ... Read More
Investing in nitrogen – 2025 season
Nitrogen availability is generally lower this year, especially on legume stubbles, off the back of a very dry 2024. Give ... Read More