Bayer Crop Cast Episode 11 March 2020

EPISODE 11 March 2020
(NOTE: Since recording this podcast, Bayer staff are adhering to physical distancing, hygiene and other directives and procedures in relation to COVID-19. Our number one priority is the safety and well-being of our customers, our employees, business partners and the communities in which we live and work. Bayer representatives are currently limiting their travel as per government and company guidelines. The Bayer Crop Science team are still available and keen to discuss agriculture and food production with you anytime. We will be looking at further ways that Bayer staff can continue to connect with the industry during the coming months.)

Market Development Agronomists discuss issues for preparing the 2020 planting, Bayer Connect Events held in SA and WA, with more Bayer Connect events to be held in the field around Australia, including the rollout of a new interactive trial assessment program. HPPD (Group H) weed resistance and good www.HRACglobal.com stewardship is discussed in the context of the recent discovery. We talk about the role of using all weed control measures diligently (“mix it up”), including well optimised herbicides and how to get the best out of Velocity® selective herbicide. Bayer has a dedicated website www.mix-it-up.com.au with useful tools and information for managing weeds on your farm. Sakura® (850WG granule) and NEW Sakura® Flow (480SC liquid) are available for growers right now, to help manage grass weeds in wheat and pulse crops.
The Bayer Connect events connected with around 180 Advisers, covering a broad range of cropping information, including update from www.GRDC.com.au about the Herbicide Innovation Partnership with Bayer, searching for new active ingredients, capacity building and screening on Australian weeds. We also presented on new herbicide developments currently underway in the field.
Predicta B root disease testing is well underway and gives great insight into managing root diseases. We discuss fungicide resistance, the role of EverGol® Energy with flexibility to apply on the seed and in-furrow fungicide for the protection of cereal crops against Rhizoctonia, Crown Rot, Pythium and smut diseases.
Our team gives an update on the seasonal conditions at hand, and a little bit of insight into our field program plans, including trials in Cotton of Roundup® Ready® systems and much more.
TWITTER CONTACTS
Craig White (WA) https://twitter.com/photobycw | Gus MacLennan (NSW) https://twitter.com/gusmac05
| Matt Willis (WA) https://twitter.com/MattWillisAg | Richard Jackmann Qld, (NNSW) https://twitter.com/rjjackman1
| Tim Murphy (SA) https://twitter.com/TimMurp95018877| Ian McMaster (Vic) https://twitter.com/AgMixmaster
Users of products must read the label attached to the product before use. Labels and Safety Data Sheets are available at Bayer Crop Science: www.crop.bayer.com.au
Legume Inoculant TagTeam: www.tagteam.com.au
Fungicide Resistance Action Committee www.FRAC.info
WeedSmart: www.weedsmart.org.au