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Slugs wipe out southern crops

July 2, 2023 | 3 min read
Widespread slug damage and crop losses have been reported across southern Australia and moving further north as far as the NSW Central West and southern Liverpool Plains.
Agribusiness

ABARES report highlights ag sustainability

July 2, 2023 | 1 min read
New analysis released by ABARES this month examines Australian agriculture’s extensive sustainability credentials – and the importance of demonstrating them to consumers and investors in the future.
Agribusiness

International recognition for seed leader

July 1, 2023 | 2 min read
Australian seed industry leader Donald Coles has been recognised by the International Seed Federation with an outstanding contribution award.
Agribusiness

Lindsay buys WB Hunter’s rural stores

July 1, 2023 | 2 min read
Lindsay Australia has expanded its rural merchandising footprint in Victoria and New South Wales through the Acquisition of WB Hunter stores in a purchase worth $34.6m.
Agribusiness

VicVID launch of Simodis in the south

June 22, 2023 | 3 min read
Syngenta demonstrated Simodis insecticide on brassica crops at the Elders sponsored Victorian Vegetable Innovation Days (VicVID) in April.
Agribusiness

Sugar prices hit sweet spot

June 21, 2023 | 2 min read
Sugar prices internationally continue to trade at a premium, with raw sugar futures reaching their highest levels since October 2016.
Agribusiness

Nufarm posts strong half year profit

June 15, 2023 | 2 min read
Nufarm has delivered a strong half year profit with underlying net profit after tax up 7% to $142 million on revenue of $2 billion versus the prior comparative period.
Agribusiness - Spraying equipment & application

GPA extends spray drift management

June 12, 2023 | 2 min read
Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is supporting extended access to a new tool that’s designed to improve sustainable spray drift management best-practice and enhance on-farm productivity.
Agribusiness

New Agspec team member

June 11, 2023 | 1 min read
Agspec is excited to announce the appointment of Jeremy Liddle as business manager for southern Queensland and northern NSW. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in horticultural and broadacre cropping systems and will be a great asset to the Agspec team.
Agribusiness - Fertilisers

New silicon fertiliser plant opens in Qld

June 9, 2023 | 3 min read
MaxSil – a Brisbane based manufacturer has just begun production of a new patented silicon fertiliser, made from recycled glass at its new $4 million, 15,000 tonne capacity Moreton Bay plant.
Agribusiness - Agsafe

Agsafe Stewardship Conference and Awards

June 9, 2023 | 3 min read
The Agsafe Stewardship Conference and Awards are being held this year at Sea World Resort on the Gold Coast from 25–27 July.
Agribusiness - Fertilisers

Fertiliser prices return to earth

June 7, 2023 | 2 min read
Farm fertiliser “affordability” is starting to improve across the globe, with a likely recovery in application in some regions in 2023, according to a recently released report.
Agribusiness

Online agchem supplier FBN exits Australia

June 6, 2023 | 4 min read
Online agchem supplier Farmers Business Network (FBN) is reported to have wound up its Australian operations, potentially costing investors millions in the failed venture.
Agribusiness

BASF world’s most valuable chemical brand

June 5, 2023 | 3 min read
BASF has once again been named as the world’s most valuable chemical brand for the ninth consecutive year with a brand value estimated at US$8.4 billion.
Agribusiness - Rural Business

Elders results retreat but still on track

June 4, 2023 | 3 min read
Elders has reported $82.8 million in underlying earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) for the six months to 31 March 2023. Full year underlying EBIT guidance remains on track between $180 million and $200 million.

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Cereal research fast-tracked
D-Day looming for FMDs
Trials fundamental for mungbean production
Biting into the mealybug malaise in wineries
Why communication is key to mitigating conflict
Insights - Tropical agriculture & sugar cane
Insights - Post-emergent herbicides
Insights - Rodent & pest control
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