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Driscoll AG Agronomy Alert – Green Peach Aphid Detected
Driscoll AG Agronomy Alert: Green Peach Aphid Detected in Canola Crops — Western Murray Valley and Southern Mallee Regions and Elmore district more locally. Recent crop monitoring has confirmed the presence of Myzus persicae (green peach aphid) in canola crops across the Western Murray Valley and Southern Mallee regions. Growers are advised to increase monitoring…
Read MoreNew Stores – Bendigo & Swan Hill
We are excited to announce the opening of Driscoll AG’s two new branches in Bendigo and Swan Hill! Both new branches will operate under the guidance of Driscoll AG’s existing Directs and Shareholders and will be supported by experienced local agronomists who bring a wealth of knowledge and a long standing history of servicing clients…
Read More25th Anniversary
1st of March 2025 was a pretty special date for our business. (Driscoll Seeds 2000-2010) Driscoll AG (2010-2025) began trading on the 1st of March, 2000 with one employee in Maryborough. Today we now have 4 stores and 30 fantastic people running it. It’s been an interesting ride to say the least, but everyone who…
Read MoreSclerotinia Update
During a site visit in central Victoria, I come across a canola plant with Sclerotinia disease and I have taken a quick video to unpack how it affects the plant. Troy
Read MoreProud to now sell Overwatch Herbicide
Driscoll Ag is proud to now offer the exciting new Herbicide, Overwatch® Herbicide. Overwatch® Herbicide has long-lasting, residual control of Annual ryegrass (including herbicide-resistant biotypes) and regionally-specific broadleaf weeds. Its active ingredient Bixlozone, trademarked Isoflex™ active, is a Group Q molecule, making it a unique weed control option in the Australian broadacre market. Overwatch® Herbicide…
Read MorePilot program connecting young farmers with new tech
Author: Riley Upton As published in The Maryborough District Advertiser, 16 April 2121 A new program aiming to support the next generation of young farmers with opportunities for learning, networking and first-hand experience kicked off locally last week. Organised and run by Driscoll AG, the Next Gen pilot program commenced last Wednesday and will see young…
Read MoreOat miller’s rally call for sustainability
Regular supply and regular competitive prices leading to long-term “sell partners” were key to a sustainable future for the oat milling sector. Recent years of high farm gate prices and a weakening of demand has eroded confidence in the production, processing and marketing of milling oats. Blue Lake Milling (BLM) chief financial officer Kevin Doyle,…
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