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Nutrimin for ruminants

March 25, 2026 | 2 min read

Sustained demand through three decades of Nutrimin drench for ruminants – an Agmin product – demonstrates there are always deficiencies in one or more micronutrients in the pasture feed.

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Innovators crowned at Farmers2Founders Challenge

March 24, 2026 | 1 min read

New spray-on delivers dual protection against flystrike

March 24, 2026 | 4 min read

Drench resistance – don’t guess, test

March 23, 2026 | 4 min read

Matrix trials pay off with permit

March 23, 2026 | 1 min read

Adama’s Matrix herbicide is now permitted for use (under Permit PER94851) in annual and perennial ryegrass pasture as a PSPE application, followed by an EPE application if required under high winter grass and barley grass weed pressure or for extended residual.

Longrange vaccination proven protection against bovine botilism

March 20, 2026 | 5 min read

Botulism remains one of the most economically devastating diseases affecting grazing cattle herds across northern Australia.

New forage seeds showcase productivity

March 20, 2026 | 3 min read

Newly developed varieties promise stronger pastures, better persistence and higher productivity across key grazing regions.

Strong crown rot results boost grower productivity

March 19, 2026 | 3 min read

Victrato seed treatment has reinforced its role in crown rot management following its first full commercial season of use in Australia, while also marking another important milestone for cereal growers nationwide.

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Registrations open for 2026 Australian Cotton Conference

March 19, 2026 | 2 min read

Australia’s cotton industry will come together on the Gold Coast this year for its flagship event, with registrations opened on March 1 for the 2026 Australian Cotton Conference.

Trezac Arylex registration helping graziers extinguish fireweed

March 18, 2026 | 3 min read

Graziers now have an expanded option for managing the highly invasive weed fireweed, with Trezac Arylex active registered for use in grass pastures via boom application.

Livestock systems that matter

March 18, 2026 | 3 min read

Fencing, livestock handling, and identification sit at the heart of every livestock operation in Australia.

FMC challenges farmers to grow a beer

March 17, 2026 | 2 min read

Each season, Australia’s graingrowers rise to the challenge of coaxing the best from their paddocks.

Rainbow says thanks for an amazing year

March 17, 2026 | 2 min read

Fantastic support from the rural retail industry, further additions to the local Rainbow team and facilities across the country and great acknowledgement of the product portfolio - in particular quality and significant investment into exciting new products to come.

Movers & Shakers

New AGT variety support manager for Victoria

March 16, 2026 | 2 min read

Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) has announced Rowan Prior is its new variety support manager for Victoria.

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Changes at top of Croplands

March 16, 2026 | 1 min read

Sean Mulvaney has stood down as Croplands general manager and transitioned into the position of commercial manager from February 1

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Pretorius takes the reins at Yara Australia

March 13, 2026 | 1 min read

Yara has announced Candice Pretorius has been appointed as Australian managing director.

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FAR Australia announces new chief executive

March 13, 2026 | 1 min read

New Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia, a national, independent, not for profit research, development and extension provider, has appointed Rohan Wardle as its chief executive.

Clethodim resistance spike in canola rotations

March 12, 2026 | 4 min read

In 2025, Greg Condon, WeedSmart extension agronomist in southern NSW, saw widespread failure of clethodim applications for ryegrass control, particularly in canola crops.

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DataGene appoints chief executive

March 12, 2026 | 1 min read

DataGene has appointed Dr Emily Piper as its chief executive officer following her return to Australia after almost 10 years in the US with Zoetis, most recently heading its business process and strategic programs for its precision animal health group.

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