Herbicide use

CROPPING

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

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The clock is ticking on paraquat and diquat decisions

APVMA is expected to make its final decisions regarding paraquat and diquat by mid-2025.

06 November 2024

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Additional time requested for paraquat and diquat assessments

GPSA is seeking more time for higher tier risk assessments for the herbicides paraquat and diquat.

06 November 2024

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APVMA bans pre-emergent herbicide

The use of chlorthal dimethyl as an agricultural chemical product is now illegal.

10 October 2024

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Potential costs of paraquat decisions emerge

Fears about the potential impact of paraquat and diquat decisions are growing.

12 August 2024

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Proposed regulatory changes could render key herbicides useless

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

02 August 2024

CROPPING

Is glyphosate under threat?

American growers fear access to Bayer glyphosate products is under threat due to US litigation.

26 July 2024

CROPPING

Herbicide availability dependent on Australia's perceived marketplace value

Tackling herbicide resistance starts with improved product diversity.

19 January 2024

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CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

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Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

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Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

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

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

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Research Report: Sealable Storage Options (August 2025)

Kondinin Group researchers in collaboration with the GRDC Grain storage extension team test dozens of gas-tight sealable grain storages to Australian Standard AS2628-2010 identifying best and worst features in the ultimate grain storage buyers guide.

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Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

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Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

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Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.