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Harvest declaration submission now simpler, faster

April 22, 2026 | 2 min read

Growers now have a new streamlined harvest declaration process which removes the need to include sales data up front to simplify reporting.

Optimal pre-vacccination for BRD and feedlot induction

April 22, 2026 | 3 min read

Three cheers for better disease control

April 21, 2026 | 3 min read

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Kevin Watts joins Campbell’s sales team

April 21, 2026 | 2 min read

Cellmate helps defy extreme weather to deliver premium grapes

April 20, 2026 | 3 min read

After one of the most challenging growing seasons in more than a decade, table grape operation Natale Farms of Robinvale, Victoria has reported exceptional results in berry size, firmness, and weather resilience by integrating new bio-nutrition product, Cellmate, into its crop management program.

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Cunningham joins IFPA with Kiwi focus

April 16, 2026 | 2 min read

Strategy and transformation specialist Verena Cunningham will join International Fresh Produce Association A-NZ (IFPA A-NZ) to strengthen its presence across New Zealand.

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GRDC award for CSIRO scientist

April 15, 2026 | 1 min read

CSIRO scientist Dr Rick Llewellyn has received the 2026 Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Seed of Light – South award for his contribution to the grains industry.

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Haigh joins Yara in SA

April 14, 2026 | 1 min read

Sophie Haigh– armed with a Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences from the University of Adelaide and a strong background across horticultural and broadacre agronomy – has joined the Yara Australia team.

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UMS bolsters VIC, SA team

April 13, 2026 | 2 min read

UMS has expanded its agronomy and sales team with the appointment of two new area managers, reinforcing its commitment to delivering practical agronomic support backed by technical expertise.

New canola weed strategies deliver for growers

April 11, 2026 | 4 min read

Growers are increasingly adopting latest herbicide strategies in canola for improved weed control longer into seasons and cleaner paddocks in following years, as well as to reduce pressure on traditional chemistries.

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Cherry Growers appoint strengthen Biosecurity

April 10, 2026 | 1 min read

Cherry Growers Australia has appointed Caleb van Beynen as its biosecurity officer, supporting both the cherry and summerfruit industries.

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Ben Parker signs on with NRI

April 10, 2026 | 1 min read

National Rural Independents (NRI) has appointed Ben Parker to the role of national business manager – animal health, nutrition and fencing.

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Rabobank announces new ANZ CEO

April 9, 2026 | 1 min read

Rabobank has announced the appointment of Caroline Oosterbaan as chief executive of Rabobank Australia and regional manager Australia and New Zealand.

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Retirement of AgLink Australia boss

April 9, 2026 | 2 min read

AgLink Australia has announced Ian Scutt will retire from his role as chief executive after nine years of dedicated service to the organisation.

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Elders appoints Dedoncker as next boss

April 8, 2026 | 1 min read

Elders Limited has announced René Dedoncker as its next chief executive – starting October 1.

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Nuffield appoints 2015 scholar as chief executive

April 8, 2026 | 1 min read

After an extensive national search, Nuffield Australia has appointed 2015 Nuffield Scholar Andy Clarke as the organisation’s new chief executive.

Proven slug and snail protection in all conditions

April 7, 2026 | 3 min read

With the growing season kicking off from March-May and the expected rainfall, slugs and snails will again be a concerning factor this season.

Why honesty is an undervalued leadership superpwer

April 7, 2026 | 4 min read

Across cultures, one of the most consistent research findings is people show a strong stated preference for truth.

Australian beef export volumes tested by new China quota

April 6, 2026 | 4 min read

Australia’s beef exports are set to face some of the biggest adjustments compared with other international exporters as new import quotas announced by China in late last year reshape the global beef trade, Rabobank says in a newly-released report.

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