Herbicides

APVMA is extending review timeframes for paraquat and diquat so it can consider and analyse large volumes of submissions and new data.

New data prompts extension for key herbicide reviews

APVMA extends review timeframes for paraquat and diquat to consider submissions and new data.

02 January 2025

Grain Producers Australia is urging a rethink to proposed changes for application rates for the herbicides paraquat and diquat, especially for desiccation of pulse crops. Photo: Mark Saunders.

Proposed ban could jeopardise pulse crop viability

Changes to paraquat and diquat application could spell disaster for pulse crop growers.

09 October 2024

GPA warns APVMA's paraquat and diquat decisions threaten sustainable farm practices and could render some chemicals useless. Credit: Kondinin Group research team.

Proposed regulatory changes could render key herbicides useless

GPA warns APVMA's paraquat and diquat proposals threaten sustainable farm practices.

02 August 2024

Justin Crosby, CropLife, Rick Llewellyn, CSIRO, Paul Neve, University of Copenhagen, and Ken Young, GRDC, during a panel discussion on future pesticide use at the AHRI Crop Protection Forum in Adelaide last month.

Herbicide availability dependent on Australia's perceived marketplace value

Tackling herbicide resistance starts with improved product diversity.

19 January 2024

Grain grower and PWM sprayer operator at Collie, NSW, Andrew Freeth, says the correct setup of PWM sprayers is essential to avoid poor application results, including underdosing that could contribute to herbicide resistance. Photo courtesy WeedSmart.

What's the best PWM approach for summer spraying?

Pulse Width Modulation tips and tricks for summer use

18 December 2023

BASF's new Frequency herbicide formulation should be easier pouring than when first launched. Image courtesy BASF.

New formulation Frequency herbicide released

BASF launches new ‘easy pour’ version of Frequency herbicide

30 March 2023

About 250 people attended the launch of WeedSmart Week in Mildura, Victoria, yesterday. Picture Mark Saunders.

WeedSmart week under way in Mildura

Weed fest under way in Victoria's north west

30 August 2022

Greg Condon, WeedSmart extension agronomist for southern NSW, said the five new pre-emergent herbicide products offer growers increased flexibility. Picture courtesy WeedSmart.

Maximising the benefits of new pre-em chemistry

Growers urged to get familiar with the latest pre-emergent herbicides

02 May 2022

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

Research Report: Rural Communications

With the departure of 3G technology and the emergence of 5G and satellite options, there are significant changes on the connectivity horizon. This month Kondinin Group engineers Ben White and Josh Giumelli investigate what is the best way to stay connected in regional and remote areas.

Research Report: Chaser Bins

Chaser bins play a vital role when it comes to on-farm grain logistics. The January Research Report features a comprehensive round up of the latest chaser bins of 30 tonnes-plus capacity.

Research Report: Succession Planning (December 2024)

This month's research report, compiled with the input of John White, Rural Generations, is a great resource for succession planning. A key message from the report is to start succession planning as soon as possible.

Research Report: Field Days Wrap (November 2024)

Kondinin Group's research team has the low down on the latest gear that was on show at various field days held around the country in the past few months.

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