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Engineering the future of crop protection
As climate challenges intensify, G2 Netting Group is redefining crop protection through science-led innovation, combining design, engineering, and sustainability to help Australian growers conserve water and thrive.
Australian agriculture has always thrived on innovation, and G2 Netting Group is a prime example of how forward thinking and engineering precision are shaping the farms of tomorrow.
Established in 2013, G2 began as G2 Netting Systems, a company dedicated to designing and supplying protective horticultural structures. Working alongside its installation counterpart, Elite Netting founded in 2007, the two operated as separate brands under the same ownership for over a decade. This year, they united under one banner, G2 Netting Group, to reflect their shared expertise, streamlined operations, and end-to-end approach to crop protection.
This rebrand marks more than a visual change, it represents a major step forward in how G2 approaches agricultural innovation. By combining design, manufacturing, and installation into one seamless service, the business eliminates fragmentation and delivers a truly integrated experience for growers, from concept to completion.
At the heart of G2’s success lies its focus on science and engineering. The company’s flexible netting systems are not simply protective covers; they are microclimate management tools, regulate temperature and humidity, and dramatically improve water use efficiency.
Research from the University of Adelaide, PIRSA, and Natural Resources SA Murray-Darling Basin has shown that permanent netting systems can reduce evapotranspiration by up to 30 percent, easing water stress and helping trees thrive with less input. In some trials, netted crops not only used less water but produced higher yields and better-quality fruit.
By filtering sunlight and moderating heat and wind, G2’s engineered systems reduce the extreme conditions that cause water loss. The result: healthier, more consistent crops and extended growing seasons, all while conserving a critical natural resource.
For third generation family owned and operated citrus farmers, Sam and Matthew Lloyd of L.D. Lloyd and Sons, the decision to invest in netting systems was two-fold: improve pack outs and reduce water usage.
Looking to the future of farming practices, the brothers had netting installed before planting some 35 hectares of land in 2020. The results speak for themselves with an increase in overall plant growth, reduced water usage and better control over pollination.
“We're always looking at getting our best returns for our fruit, and with the least effort,” Sam said.
“Netting was a way of increasing the value of the fruit without actually doing any more work.”
As water scarcity and climate extremes continue to challenge Australian growers, G2 stands at the intersection of innovation, engineering, and sustainability, providing solutions that protect not just crops, but the future of farming itself.
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Trace minerals are required for optimal growth, reproduction, and immunity. Optimising trace mineral status relying solely on oral supplements across a herd may fail because of variation in individual intake and reduced absorption due to antagonism of other ration components and minerals. The use of injectable trace mineral supplements has been associated with positive reproductive outcomes including improved conception rate, increased odds of pregnancy and greater final in calf rate. A study conducted on 2,168 dairy cows, administered injectable trace minerals, four weeks prior to calving and again four weeks prior to the start of mating showed treated animals had a 3.3 per cent greater final in-calf rate, and a reduced time from start of mating to conception, compared to control animals 1 . The Importance of B12 Dr Carl Eden, Technical Services Veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim says “Vitamin B12 is sometimes referred to as a ‘super vitamin’ because it is only required in very small amounts but vital to many essential metabolic pathways. However, demand for B12 can vary considerably during the year and we see serum levels of B12 fall at critical times, such as the first few months after calving.” Vitamin B12 contains cobalt, so deficiency in cobalt can lead to deficiency in vitamin B12 because ruminants get most of their B12 as a byproduct of ruminal fermentation where the bacteria in their rumen assemble B12 from cobalt for use by the cow. Sub-optimal trace mineral and vitamin B12 status at calving, mating, and drying off has been shown to negatively impact growth, reproduction, and immunity. Using a trace mineral injectable containing vitamin B12 can improve trace mineral and vitamin B12 status at these critical times. Marks-Min with Vitamin B12 – The Evidence In the largest trace element study to date, Marks-Min Injectable Trace Mineral with Vitamin B12 demonstrated remarkable results when compared to a reference trace mineral injection. “Given the differences between Marks-Min and other products on the market, we wanted to generate a compelling data set to demonstrate how effective it was compared to the pioneer product. We entrusted this work to a third-party research company” says Dr Eden. “We chose farms that were at the top of their game from a reproductive perspective. We made sure that the farms had no evidence of trace element or vitamin B12 deficiencies or excess.” Across all outcomes of interest, Marks-Min demonstrated clear non-inferiority when compared to the reference product. Outcomes measured included submission, pregnancy and conception rates, and six week in-calf rate. Marks-Min demonstrated it is highly suited as an alternative treatment to the reference product. Reference: 1. Hawkins, D., and B. V. S. Franklin. New Zealand Dairy Veterinarians Newsletter 24 (2007): 12-16 Company website: livestockfirst.com.au Company email address: CustomerCare.Australia@boehringer-ingelheim.com Company video: https://vimeo.com/1138807630?fl=pl&fe=cm
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