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Big news in small JD tractor

Market insight Nov. 28, 2023



John Deere has rolled out its big guns in the smaller tractor, with its new 5ML tractor making its Australian debut at a Mildura high value crop (HVC) field day in early October.

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Overwatch overachieves

Market insight Nov. 27, 2023



The broadleaf weed control from Overwatch Herbicide in wheat, is helping the subsequent legume phase on the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia.

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Technology targets weeds

Market insight Nov. 26, 2023



South Australian farmer Tim Williams is looking forward to a farming future with less weed pressure and reduced chemical application.

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Seed program hits 200

Market insight Nov. 25, 2023



The Australian Seed Federation’s Seed Industry Professional Program is getting runs on the board as fast as Glenn Maxwell – and is about to go right past his world cup 201 in program participants enrolled.

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Is the honeybee the bee all to pollinate all?

Market insight Nov. 25, 2023



As part of its Australian Pollinator Week participation, CropLife Australia and its members decided their best course of action would be to showcase the extent of pollinators who work hard for agriculture and the environment.

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Optical sprayer technology returns on investment

Market insight Nov. 24, 2023



Sky rocketing machinery prices have left many growers wondering whether new technologies like optical spot sprayers are profitable and can pay their way.

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What are the economic benefits of diverse rotations?

Market insight Nov. 23, 2023



Crop rotation choices drive farm profitability. When weeds start to dictate crop choices, input costs inevitably rise.

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Classy facility drives business in Griffith

Market insight Nov. 22, 2023



With a goal to deliver a fit for purpose, targeted agribusiness site, the team at Terra Ag are delighted with their new facility at Griffith.

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Dimethoate ban on fruit

Agribusiness Nov. 22, 2023



The APVMA has suspended the registration and labels of chemical products containing dimethoate used as a post-harvest dip for fruit with inedible peel (except citrus).

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Magic in merlin software

Market insight Nov. 21, 2023



Retail management systems are necessary tools in today’s age of business.

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Global food commodity prices set to fall in 2024

Commentary Nov. 20, 2023



Global food commodity prices are set for respite in 2024 after three years of record highs caused by war, adverse weather and rising energy and input costs, according to Rabobank’s annual Agri Commodity Markets Outlook report.

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Kemtrace helps stressed cattle

Merchandise Nov. 19, 2023



In some areas of Queensland and the Northern Territory, overnight temperatures can remain hot and humid for extended periods contributing to heat stress and exacerbating conditions such as leaky gut in cattle.

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Sensors a nutrition game changer

Merchandise Nov. 18, 2023



Simple on-animal sensors could be a game changer for Australian beef cattle nutrition, according to University of Queensland research.

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Ceres a solution for water saving

Merchandise Nov. 17, 2023



A custom irrigation solution has been recently released by Ceres Imaging.

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Bayer goes Ultra against broadleaf weeds

Merchandise Nov. 17, 2023



The registration of Infinity Ultra in Australia this season allowed some growers to become the world’s first users of the new herbicide for post-emergent broadleaf weed control in cereals.

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