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Mixed priced trends for ag commodities

Dec. 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Australian wheat, canola and sugar were among the agricultural commodities to experience price gains in September, according to NAB’s October Rural Commodities Wrap.
Agribusiness - News

Recovery with RIC drought loan

Nov. 25, 2024 | 3 min read
With the assistance of a drought loan from RIC (Regional Investment Corporation), Michelle Walton-Hassell and her husband John have recovered from drought, prepared their mixed farm business for future dry conditions, and improved financial position for succession.
Agribusiness - News

Invasive species cost NSW $1.9 billion annually

Oct. 24, 2024 | 2 min read
Invasive species are already costing NSW at least $1.9 billion per year, and without major reform this could balloon to $29.7 billion per year by 2030, a new, scathing report has found.
Agribusiness - Cotton - News

Australian cotton planting underway

Oct. 24, 2024 | 2 min read
Planting is underway across much of Australia’s cotton growing regions with some crops already out of the ground in warmer climates, some growers holding back for warmer weather while some in tropical areas won’t be planting until rain begins to fall.
Agribusiness - News

Regen farming unlocks potential

Oct. 23, 2024 | 2 min read
There’s been a surge in the number of farmers pooling their resources with their neighbours to aggregate their market power and capitalise on economic and environmental impacts of regenerative farming.
Agribusiness - News

Hi-tech spy gear targets bumblebee secrets

Oct. 23, 2024 | 2 min read
Bumblebees in Tasmania are being geared up with micro radio transmitters and cameras to help scientists uncover their environmental impact and crucial role in crop pollination.
Agribusiness - News

Changes to fertiliser description and code of practice

Sept. 26, 2024 | 2 min read
Have you heard the fertiliser description and labelling code of practice (CoP) has been updated to include new technologies like nitrogen inhibitors?
Agribusiness - News

Australian crop production under threat

Sept. 25, 2024 | 2 min read
Grain Producers Australia RD&E spokesperson Andrew Weidemann says the future of these practices employed to protect the environment are on the line if critical tools, such as paraquat and diqaut, are removed from the toolbox.
Agribusiness - News

CSU launches $30 million biosecurity hub

Sept. 24, 2024 | 4 min read
Australia’s defence against crippling biosecurity threats was strengthened with the recent launch of the Charles Sturt University Biosecurity Hub (the Hub), a co-investment in research and training of almost $30 million to enhance the nation’s biosecurity defences, protecting our food, farms and communities.
Agribusiness - News

UNISQ Drought focus

Sept. 23, 2024 | 2 min read
Drought is an enduring feature of the Australian landscape with significant economic, social, and environmental impacts. That’s why the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), in partnership with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), has hosted a series of workshops to assist broadacre farmers across Queensland and New South Wales.
Agribusiness - News

Grochem Australia rebrands to 7 Worlds Ag

Sept. 22, 2024 | 2 min read
New name same great service, Grochem Australia has changed their name to 7 Worlds Ag.
Agribusiness - News

Record number graduate cotton program

Sept. 22, 2024 | 2 min read
Participants in the 2024 Australia Future Cotton Leaders Program (AFCLP) have formally graduated after an intense program featuring face-to-face forums, interactive online discussions, one-on-one coaching and integration with industry activities.
Agribusiness - News

GPA still wants biosecurity overhaul

Aug. 21, 2024 | 2 min read
Grain Producers Australia says taking steps to ensure all parties to Australia’s robust biosecurity system contribute to management costs should be at the forefront of Canberra’s efforts in this area.
Agribusiness - News

Buffel grass declared weed in NT

Aug. 21, 2024 | 2 min read
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed news buffel grass has finally been declared a weed in the Northern Territory, following a similar declaration by South Australia in 2015.
Agribusiness - News

Vaccine trial shows tick promise

Aug. 20, 2024 | 2 min read
A vaccine developed at The University of Queensland has proven highly effective in early trials to address one of the country’s top cattle pests.

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Low interest loans for low emissions machinery
Another solid cotton season tipped
Can diverse weed management push resistant weed nummbers down?
MANAGEMENT: 5 ways to capitalise on the opportunity a tight market brings
COMMENTARY: NAB says tighter supply could benefit our ag
INSIGHTS: Fencing, livestock handling & ID
INSIGHTS: Snail and slug control
INSIGHTS: Fertilisers
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