crop protection

FarmSense makes, installs and maintains a digital monitoring system that alerts growers and eliminates uncertainty about the pests in their fields. The FlightSensor is trained to recognise and capture the wingbeats of each pest. - Photo: FarmSense

19-01-2022 | Interview

FarmSense: ‘Pesticide-free future with insect monitoring’

The XPower XPN concept is the result of a collaboration between AGXTEND, New Holland and Zasso - Photo: New Holland

04-01-2022 | News

New Holland XPower XPN: Electric weeding solution for vineyards

Amelia Limbongan is a PhD candidate studying Plant Protection at the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland, Australia. Here she's applying the herbicide-filled capsule using the special applicator. - Photo: Professor Victor Galea, University of Queensland

16-12-2021 | News

Battling invasive weeds with herbicide capsules

The FlightSensor can help farmers identify harmful insects in their fields in real time. - Photo: FarmSense

30-11-2021 | News

FarmSense wins $ 2.2 million in funding for smart pest control

As a green laser beam from the laser bird repellent moves towards the birds they disperse from the area within seconds. - Photo: Bird Control Group

24-11-2021 | Article

Laser reduces bird damage in crops by up to 90%

No one can argue it’s not a billion dollar question – whether or not it’s possible to maintain crop yield without glyphosate. - Photo: Mark Pasveer

12-11-2021 | Article

Can it be done? Farming without glyphosate

Photo: Pessl Instruments

21-10-2021 | News

Pessl Digital Plant Protection receives EIMA Mention Award

For maximum effectiveness of IPM, it is important to use accurate monitoring tools. - Photo: Farmbox

13-10-2021 | News

Farmbox monitoring tool to reduce pesticide use in soybean

The number of chemical option available has not kept pace with the continued proliferation of herbicide resistant weed species. - Photo: Canva

06-10-2021 | Article

Next generation weed management tools

Powdery mildew is a challenging disease for Australian barley growers. - Photo: GRDC

28-09-2021 | Article

Barley crops with more resistance to powdery mildew