PASTURE WEED PRESSURE AND WHAT TO DO

Agronomist Brooke Anderson talks to Nufarm’s Bernie Zahra about early weed management in pastures. They cover: ?Hitting Capeweed, Erodium, Cotula, Flatweed and Double-Gees with selective herbicides while weeds are small. ?Attacking weeds early with Thistrol Gold. ?Keeping chemical rates and costs down. ?How Amicide can be used later in the spray season to target spray…

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ESSENTIALS PRE-PRUNING

Yes, pruning is almost upon us and for those who aren’t taking a break, this newsletter highlights products and services for the season ahead. Please keep in mind supply from some companies remains challenging, so ordering as early as possible is essential. In this 15 May 2022 edition: VITICULTURE NEWS CLICK HERE Agronomy in the…

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VINTAGE 22 REVIEWED

 ⬆ Margaret River’s 2022 season in viticulture summarised HERE . WATCH Jim Campbell Clause from AHA Viticulture talk to Neil about Vintage 22 and what he’s up to with his clients. PLUS WHAT’S NEXT IN THE VINEYARD? Pine Posts are in short supply – lucky we have truck loads!  Check, flush and maintain irrigation  Soil…

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VINTAGE 2022: AN UPDATE WITH AHA

AHA Viticulture’s Jim Campbell Clause and Mike Sleegers from Cowaramup Agencies discuss the state of viticulture in the Margaret River region as vintage hits full swing. WATCH VIDEO HERE Yields across the varieties Starting to see bird pressure Rustmite here and can be a problem How is your soil moisture profile? Irrigation & keeping water…

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AFTER HARVEST CHECKLIST

Now is the time to consider your post-harvest nutrition, cover crop seed selection and fertiliser for pre-season budburst – it will be here before you know it!  And let’s not forget about snail management – get out there straight after harvest. READ ABOUT IT HERE – VITICULTURE NEWSLETTER  Mike Sleegers, Viticulture Specialist, Cowaramup Agencies 

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TIME FOR FERTILISERS & PASTURE SEED

As Autumn approaches, our newsletter focusses on fertiliser and seed. Cowaramup Agencies has options ranging from CSBP through to certified organic liquid fertilisers. Soil testing now is the best way to understand your soils’ needs and to make the most of your investment in seed. Covid-related supply chain issues continue, but we’ve applied additional resources…

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GETTING THE BEST FROM VINEYARD COVER CROPS

We cannot stress enough the importance of ordering your seed early, with COVID-related supply issues already impacting growers. Too busy to think about it? Talk to Mike or Brooke about your cover crop/pasture goals. WATCH CLIP HERE Filmed 04.02.22. Duration 7.05min What are you trying to achieve with your vineyard cover crop? Weed burden reduction?…

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VITICULTURE UPDATE WITH AHA VITICULTURE 12.01.22

AHA Viticulture’s Jim Campbell Clause and Mike Sleegers from Cowaramup Agencies discuss the state of viticulture in the Margaret River region following some hot conditions over Christmas. GO TO VITICULTRE UPDATE 12.01.22 NOW Heat affected vines  Careful sulphur application Strong blossom flowering  Preparing nets Irrigation & keeping water up to vines Cowaramup Agencies – Agriculture…

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AUTUMN LIMING MADE EASY

We have a liming product that vineyard managers are appreciating because it is easy to handle and spread yourself. Many growers will lime in Autumn after harvest to adjust their soil’s PH and calcium profiles. Calciprill is pure calcium carbonate, micronised and comes in 20kg or 1 tonne bulka-bags. organic certified suitable for smaller properties &…

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