Get concise information on issues ranging from hazardous inversion and pest control, to the latest farming and management guides with our factsheets

• Factsheet

  Transitioning a viable farm business to the next generation

  21.03.2025

  This farm business fact sheet provides a guide to understanding the key financial factors impacting on the transfer of a viable farm business to the next generation.

  Region: National

• Factsheet

  Managing spray variation

  07.03.2025

  This fact sheet is about maintaining spray quality when there are variations in spraying speed. It discusses the benefits and applications of different spraying systems.

  Region: National

• Factsheet

  Spray mixing requirements

  07.03.2025

  The order in which you mix chemicals is very important. This fact sheet shows how to mix products to retain the efficacy and stability of the tank mix.

  Region: National

• Factsheet

  Spray plans, controller calibration and testing

  07.03.2025

  Pre-season sprayer checks and calibration tips for growers to create a spray plan and nozzle spacings for optimum sprayer performance.

  Region: National

• Factsheet

  Leasing and share farming land

  21.02.2025

  A proven way for growers to increase profitability and decrease the cost of production is to farm more land. Leasing and share farming offer alternatives to buying land.

  Region: National

• Factsheet

  Blackleg management guide

  21.02.2025

  The autumn 2025 edition of the Blackleg management guide providea updated information to help growers and advisers manage canola crops to reduce blackleg infection.

  Region: National

• Factsheet

  Recruiting and inducting new employees

  05.02.2025

  This fact sheet is for growers and farm businesses employing staff for the first time. It explains how to set up a good employer/employee relationship during recruitment and induction.

  Region: National

• Factsheet

  Practical tips for spraying

  31.01.2025

  This fact sheet provides practical tips to growers for operating a well set up sprayer. It also outlines optimum spray conditions to avoid spray drift.

  Region: National

• Factsheet

  Weed control in sprayer wheel tracks

  31.01.2025

  Poor spray application and excessive dust affect weed control in sprayer wheel tracks. This fact sheet shows how to improve weed control in wheel tracks during summer fallow spraying.

  Region: National

• Factsheet

  Slug control

  28.11.2024

  Slugs are an increasing problem in the high-rainfall zones, especially where conservation agriculture is practised.

  Region: National