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Nick and Bec Duane on Sakura Flow — Same great results with new liquid herbicide at Mingenew

Same great results with new liquid herbicide at Mingenew

A switch to trialing the new liquid formulation of the benchmark pre-emergent herbicide, Sakura® this season has delivered the same good results for annual ryegrass control at the Duane family farm near Mingenew. Read more

Brett Corish on water efficiencies — Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year champions improved water use efficiencies

Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year champions improved water use efficiencies

Improvements in cotton water use efficiency were highlighted recently at the Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year field day on the Corish’s family farm Mundine near Goondiwindi. Read more

Latest Podcast

Craig White CropCast — Listen to the latest podcast from the Bayer Crop Science Market Development Agronomy Team

Listen to the latest podcast from the Bayer Crop Science Market Development Agronomy Team

Join Craig White and the Bayer Market Development Agronomist team as they discuss preparing for planting in 2020, highlights from the Bayer Connect events in Perth and Adelaide and more. Listen now

Grower Stories

New IWM research shows need for cotton industry collaboration to manage herbicide resistance

New research from Bayer has revealed 85 percent of growers surveyed in 2019 suspect they have glyphosate-resistant weeds on farm, an increase of over 10 per cent since 2016.

New biological fungicide a boon against botrytis in SA vineyard

South Australian grapegrower Brian Nitschinsk knows only too well the damage botrytis can cause in a vineyard. In 2016, he dumped 80-100 tonne of Shiraz grapes on the ground following rejection by wineries.

A 'timely' boost for Freeling pulse crops

Time is of the essence in most farming enterprises, so when something comes along that saves it, is easier to use and can help increase profits, it's always going to be roundly received.

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Serenade Opti biological fungicide delivers on botrytis disease control for strawberries

See how Fresh Crop Strawberries manage botrytis in a high rainfall area, and make picking easier with no withholding period, when using Serenade Opti.

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Sakura Flow liquid formulation delivers excellent pre-emergent ryegrass control in western Victoria

Sakura Flow, a new liquid formulation from Bayer, has delivered leading pre-emergent annual ryegrass control for Western Victorian farmer Bill Walker in trials during the 2019 season. Farming in a high rainfall zone at Wickliffe, ryegrass management is critical for Bill, and he has found Sakura Flow delivers the same great performance as granular Sakura, but with added flexibility of formulation choice.

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Easy transition to liquid form of Sakura®

Ben and Emily Webb from Marbarrup Farms, a mixed cropping & livestock operation at Kojonup, in the Southern Wheatbelt of WA, talk about being long-time users of Sakura® herbicide. Ben discusses how he uses Sakura, in conjunction with other IWM practices, to keep on top of ryegrass in wheat. Over the last 2 years, Ben has trialed the new Sakura Flow liquid formulation, alongside Sakura WG, and is very happy with the results.

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The Importance of Refuge Management

Tom Luff, Bayer Territory Business Manager for the Gwydir, Macintyre & Mungindi, gives management tips on how to maintain a healthy and attractive refuge throughout the cotton season.

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Serenade® Prime delivers less waste and higher efficiency for Hauser Farms

Small changes in process have delivered big results in plant health, better quality product and streamlined packaging for Kerry Hauser across his potato, carrot, bean and pumpkin crops.

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iGiveLocal - Bringing a smile to a community group near you

From Men's Sheds to volunteer firies, school camps to local hospitals, the iGiveLocal Community Support Program ñ a Bayer initiative supported by CRT ñ donates money to support local community groups across Australia. Since its inception, iGiveLocal has donated over $100,000 to 190 different community groups.

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Managing pests and diseases through planning your spray program for best practice.

Grape yield, berry and wine quality can all be severely affected by vineyard pests and diseases, meaning lower productivity and profitability. A well-planned spray program can give you the confidence of knowing that you have the right tools and best practices in place to meet these challenges.

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