Rural Business February 24 - 2024-02-15

Management

Agriculture set to bounce back in 2024 says Rabobank

Feb. 13, 2024 | 6 min read

Australia’s agricultural sector is “moving confidently into 2024”, with an overall positive outlook for the nation’s farmers and agribusiness industries in the year ahead, Rabobank says in its newly-released annual outlook.

On The Move

New OzCrop team member for VIC/TAS

Feb. 1, 2024 | 1 min read

OzCrop has announced the appointment of Andrew Skinner as its regional sales manager for Victoria and Tasmania.

Rural Business

Biologicals to access nitrogen

Jan. 30, 2024 | 4 min read

A step change is coming for plant health, sustainability and yield with Corteva Agriscience introducing a new range of biologicals to the Australian market, starting with a product which allows plants to access nitrogen out of thin air.

On The Move

Datamars Livestock signs Cameron Griffin

Jan. 28, 2024 | 1 min read

Born and bred in Cairns Bachelor of Agricultural Business graduate Cameron Griffin is now employing his lifelong passion for the Australian landscape and the diversity of animals which inhabit it, across the south east of his home state.

On The Move

Freebairn signs on at Synergy Seeds

Jan. 27, 2024 | 1 min read

Ian Freebairn has joined international and domestic pasture seed supplier Synergy Seeds in production and procurement.

On The Move

Gallagher brings in changes as Linn retires

Jan. 26, 2024 | 1 min read

Gallagher Australia is on the move, announcing significant changes to its team, with a focus, it says, on further expanding the company’s capability for customer service.

On The Move

Impact Fertilisers expands commercial leadership team

Jan. 26, 2024 | 2 min read

Impact Fertilisers continues to strengthen its commercial leadership team with the appointment of Nigel Hall and Nic Savage.

Agribusiness

Syngenta invests in ag intelligence

Jan. 25, 2024 | 2 min read

Australian agriculture will be the big winner after the recent announcement of a partnership between Syngenta Australia and Pairtree Intelligence - an innovative agtech company at the forefront of data-driven solutions for sustainable farming.

Agsafe

Agsafe appoints new CEO for 2024

Jan. 25, 2024 | 2 min read

Agsafe, a cornerstone in Australia's agricultural industry, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alicia Garden as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Agribusiness

Lentil notification positive news for Australian producers

Jan. 24, 2024 | 2 min read

Grains Australia has welcomed the recent extension of tariff-free access for lentil exports to India, which is one of the world’s biggest consumers and importers of this pulse crop.

Agribusiness

Syngenta resets stage for 2024 growth

Jan. 23, 2024 | 5 min read

Syngenta Australia-New Zealand moving into a new stage in 2024, with the appointment of David Van Ryswyk to the role of country head, while predecessor Paul Luxton has transitioned to the role of head of Asia division.

Agribusiness

Louis Dreyfus sews up Namoi Cotton takeover

Jan. 23, 2024 | 3 min read

Shareholder support notwithstanding, Louis Dreyfus (LDC) has sewn up a deal which will see it acquire the 83 per cent of Namoi Cotton shares it doesn’t already own.

Agribusiness

VICCHEM appoints new CEO

Jan. 21, 2024 | 3 min read

VICCHEM, a leading player in the agricultural and Industrial chemical manufacturing sector, proudly announces the appointment of Bill Dowdle as new chief executive officer.

Agribusiness

Canberra betrays cattle industry

Jan. 20, 2024 | 2 min read

The National Farmers’ Federation says Canberra “has shot an arrow into the hopes of Australia’s cattle industry” by rejecting a counter offer in the long-running class action.