There may be opportunities to crop top early maturing cereals crops this season, particularly barley crops. See ‘crop ... Read More
Early summer spraying
Early summer weed spraying is critical in setting up next year's crop. Make a plan to acquire chemical for one round of ... Read More
Stripe Rust Alert 2023
Stripe rust is now being reported in wheat crops across SA’s Southern Mallee and in the South-East. If you haven’t ... Read More
Stripe rust in wheat – are you protected?
There have already been reports of stripe rust in the south-east SA – no surprise given the carryover from last year. ... Read More
Spring insects – Monitor and act!
As the weather warms up we are likely to see insects attacking crops. Grab your sweep net and monitor crops regularly ... Read More
Late season weed control in cereals
With harvest just around the corner, consider options for late 2,4-D sprays in cereals and crop topping to improve ... Read More
Canopy closure in pulses
Many lentil and bean crops are approaching (if not past) canopy closure. Make sure you apply planned fungicides just ... Read More
Hay vs grain calculator
Use this calculator to compare the profitability of leaving a frosted or droughted crop for grain or cutting for ... Read More
In-season frost management
With a few frosts already occurring, prepare yourself for what might still be to come! Make sure you can identify frost ... Read More
Cereal disease strategy
Blotches in barley, and septoria in wheat have already been detected in early sown crops. Be proactive with fungicide ... Read More