ACCC expresses concerns over Namoi bid

June 23, 2024 | 3 min read
The ACCC has published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns with Louis Dreyfus Company’s (LDC) proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton Ltd.

APVMA reviews costs

June 23, 2024 | 1 min read
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has met with key stakeholders to discuss the upcoming review of its cost recovery structure, including our fees and levies.

Elders sponsors potato congress

June 19, 2024 | 1 min read
As a leading supplier of certified seed potatoes to commercial growers, Elders has proudly announced they are the major sponsor for the upcoming World Potato Congress, to be held in Adelaide June 23 -26.

Nutrien  focuses on emissions

June 15, 2024 | 2 min read
As the focus on sustainability continues to escalate, Australian agribusiness Nutrien Ag Solutions is helping farmers understand their emissions and on-farm opportunities.

GRDC MUNG BEANS TRIAL

June 8, 2024 | 3 min read
A $3.6 million project designed to equip growers with the tools, tactics and confidence to successfully grow mungbeans is being launched across Queensland and New South Wales.

D-Day looming for FMDs

May 27, 2024 | 2 min read
NAB is encouraging primary producers to mark 28 June as a critical date if they’re considering, or already using, farm management deposits (FMDs) as part of their tax planning this financial year.

What do farmers need for mental health support?

May 23, 2024 | 2 min read
For most, farming in Australia is a great way of life but at times it can be physically and psychologically tough. So, when things get overly stressful, who do farmers turn to for support?

APVMA makes malathion decision

May 20, 2024 | 1 min read
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published its final regulatory decision for the reconsideration of malathion (also known as maldison), an insecticide used for the control of pests in various broadacre and horticultural crops, vegetables and ornamental plants, and for veterinary and domestic uses.

Cereal research fast-tracked

May 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Dr Hannah Robinson’s two-year Industry Fellowship at The University of Queensland and cereal breeder InterGrain has helped speed up the translation of research into commercial breeding to develop improved cereal crop varieties.

Nitrophoska finds a home at Nitto Ag

May 14, 2024 | 2 min read
Trusted by farmers the world over for more than ninety years, Nitrophoska is the original complex fertiliser, with all nutrients readily available in one granule ensuring a balanced crop nutrition.

Headline McGREGOR GOURLAY expands

May 2, 2024 | 2 min read
Agribusiness company McGregor Gourlay has been serving northern NSW and Southern QLD for 127 years and on  March 4, proudly opened the doors of three new branches at Toowoomba, Cecil Plains and Meandarra QLD.

APVMA may take diazinon off the shelf

April 19, 2024 | 1 min read
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published its proposed decision on the reconsideration of diazinon, an insecticide and acaricide used for the control of pests in various agricultural, horticultural, commercial, and veterinary situations.

ACCC green light for Graincorp’s XF bid

April 15, 2024 | 2 min read
The ACCC will not oppose the acquisition of animal feed supplement supplier, XF Australia Limited by Graincorp Limited (ASX: GNC).

Strong start to 2024 for Grochem

March 16, 2024 | 3 min read
Grochem Australia has made an impressive start to the year by taking over the distribution of a suite of products from Sumitomo and adding four new ones to its expanding portfolio.

Townie makes mark on dairy

March 7, 2024 | 2 min read
After growing up as a self-confessed townie, Penny Welch has embraced the genetics industry and been rewarded for encouraging a new generation.