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Agribusiness

You can’t pour from an empty cup

June 1, 2020 | 2 min read

If there was ever a time to kick the ‘she’ll be right’ mentality to the curve, surely, it’s in 2020. It’s time for a healthier stigma around talking about mental health and wellbeing in rural Australia.

Agribusiness - Seed treatments & coatings

Syngenta announces TYMIRIUM technology brand

May 18, 2020 | 1 min read

Syngenta is proud to unveil the TYMIRIUM™ technology platform brand in Europe and Latin America. It is a novel nematicide and fungicide technology under development for both seed- and soil-applied uses.

Agribusiness

Elders records $52 million first-half profit

May 18, 2020 | 4 min read

Elders Limited (ASX:ELD) today released its half year results for the six months to 31 March 2020, continuing to deliver on its Eight Point Plan initiatives.

Agribusiness - Sheep care & health

Tight supply supports sheep industry in COVID-19

May 5, 2020 | 4 min read

Limited sheep numbers will support Australian farmgate prices through COVID-19 disruption, however forecasts for the wool sector remain less bullish, according to agribusiness specialist Rabobank.

Agribusiness

Strong domestic cattle market to counter global pandemic – Rabobank Beef Cattle Outlook report

April 27, 2020 | 4 min read

Extreme opposing forces will dominate the Australian cattle market in 2020, with limited supply and strong local demand driving prices, but tempered by the global COVID-19 disruption, according to Rabobank’s Australian Beef Cattle Seasonal Outlook.

Agribusiness

Cut through COVID cloud

April 21, 2020 | 1 min read

Social distancing is making it difficult for supplier company sales reps to access rural merchandise stores. Many stores have restricted – or no longer permit– visits by company reps and service suppliers.

Agribusiness

Optimism for Australian grain growers, despite uncertainty

April 16, 2020 | 5 min read

While COVID-19 continues to create chaos across global markets and industries, Australian grain growers are quietly preparing for one of their most promising seasons in recent years.

Agribusiness

Fall armyworm found in Torres Strait, prompting biosecurity alert amid fears for Australian crops

Feb. 14, 2020 | 2 min read

A moth that has decimated crops across the world has been detected in Australia for the first time.

Agribusiness

FMC Corporation Commits AU$150,000 to Support Australian Bushfire Relief Efforts

Feb. 14, 2020 | 2 min read

FMC Corporation has announced a commitment of AU$150,000 to support local farmers, communities, and businesses that have been devastated by recent Australian bushfires.

Agribusiness

How will the coronavirus affect agriculture in Australia?

Feb. 12, 2020 | 5 min read

The coronavirus outbreak is already having a severe impact on China’s foodservice and on-trade channels and this could become “more serious and longer-lasting” if the virus is not contained in the next six to eight weeks, leading agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has warned.

Agribusiness

Fresh move to lift South Aust GM crop ban

Dec. 19, 2019 | 1 min read

The South Australian government has moved to introduce regulations to lift the ban on genetically-modified crops from January.

Agribusiness

Formation of AgLink International announced

Dec. 9, 2019 | 3 min read

The formation of new agribusiness entity AgLink International was announced last week at the 2019 ARA Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Agribusiness

Landmark, Ruralco rural brands unite to form Nutrien Ag Solutions

Nov. 12, 2019 | 2 min read

Iconic rural brands Landmark and Ruralco will soon cease to exist, with the recently merged companies uniting to form Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Agribusiness

Elders delivers steady profit, invests for growth

Nov. 11, 2019 | 2 min read

In its 180th year, Elders has delivered a steady profit result, while positioning the business for future growth by continuing to invest in the future of regional Australia. Underlying after-tax profit of $63.6 million was recorded, in line with the previous year. Underlying earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) fell just 1% to $73.7 million. Elders has announced a final dividend of 9 cents per share fully franked, taking the full-year dividend to 18 cents.

Agribusiness

BASF’s strategy in agriculture aims for innovation-driven growth in specific markets

Oct. 1, 2019 | 3 min read

- Compelling offer connects seeds, traits, crop protection and digital solutions to support farmer success worldwide - Aiming for profitable growth of one percentage point above global agricultural market and a 50% increase in sales by 2030 - Launch of over 30 new products by 2028 with peak sales potential of more than €6 billion - Increase sales of products that make a substantial contribution to sustainability