Rural Business News

Business solutions & technology

Making sense of digital ag

Oct. 13, 2022 | 2 min read

Ask any farmer the name of a weed and the response will be one of many localised names that generations of farmers have given to the same scientific name.

Technology in agriculture

Sheep industry faces animal welfare reality

Sept. 13, 2022 | 3 min read

Visitors to rural stores in Australia and New Zealand may recently have noticed the appearance of a device that looks an orange and grey ray gun on display in the aisles, writes Robin Smith.

Merchandise - Technology in agriculture

New PodGuard canola shines

Sept. 11, 2022 | 3 min read

Now that so much more canola is being sown each season, the PodGuard trait’s time to shine has well and truly arrived.

Business solutions & technology

Smart storage solutions key to efficiency

June 21, 2022 | 4 min read

When you think of business development and growth strategies, what do you think of? Perhaps email marketing and in-store promotions? Or maybe sales projections and refreshing your online store?

Technology in agriculture - Water supply & irrigation

Innovative drip system saves water and energy

June 15, 2022 | 3 min read

A new gravity-powered micro-irrigation solution by N-Drip is changing this reality, reducing global water use by offering a precise, sustainable, affordable alternative to flood irrigation.

Business solutions & technology

Growing Smarter in the Mallee 2022 agtech summit

April 28, 2022 | 2 min read

Practical demonstrations, workshops, speakers, trade stalls and farm tours will all be on offer at the Growing Smarter in the Mallee 2022 agtech summit. The summit is an initiative of the Mallee Regional Innovation Centre (MRIC) and will be held at Mildura’s SuniTAFE Smart Farm on Thursday 5 May and Friday 6 May.

Business solutions & technology

Digitising the customer experience

July 15, 2021 | 3 min read

It’s the crucial interplay between digital and physical channels that will drive up conversions, increase revenues and boost farmer loyalty, writes Kelly Brown.

Business solutions & technology

New genes to improve chickpea phosphorus uptake and use efficiency

June 1, 2021 | 2 min read

Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture have used genome mapping on chickpea root traits to improve the efficiency of phosphorus acquisition and use.

Technology in agriculture

Proagrica Sirrus iOS app brings collaboration features

April 3, 2021 | 2 min read

Proagrica, the largest tech and data business serving the global ag market, has released a new version of the Sirrus app for iOS. The latest functionality allows agronomists and farmers to work together to plan and execute in-season work and interpret the outcomes to create an ongoing, living record.

Seeds - Technology in agriculture - Winter cropping

NSW to ensure access to future GM Crop innovations

March 2, 2021 | 2 min read

Decision will encourage stronger research and innovation.

Summer cropping - Technology in agriculture

CSD releases new crop modelling tool

Dec. 4, 2020 | 2 min read

Crop modelling tool assists cotton growers and consultants to estimate potential yield throughout the season.

Business solutions & technology - Technology in agriculture

DPI 'Farms of the Future' Breakfast Webinar Series

Oct. 15, 2020 | 1 min read

As part of the NSW Government's Regional Digital Connectivity program, NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has set up three commercial demonstration 'Farms of the Future' sites across NSW to showcase currently available farm connectivity and sensor technology.

Business solutions & technology

Transport of hazmat: What do you need?

Aug. 25, 2020 | 3 min read

How premises interact with dangerous goods varies considerably from business to business.

Business solutions & technology

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Merchandise Manager – Young NSW

April 13, 2020 | 1 min read

Are you looking to join a leading independent and Australian owned agribusiness? Are you seeking autonomy within a group that is growing, agile and privately owned where common sense is a core principal? Have you considered a move to the South West slopes of NSW, with close proximity to large regional centres and cities? Do you have a desire to obtain equity and create your own family asset?

Spring horticulture & viticulture - Summer horticulture - Technology in agriculture

Sentinel - a step towards national pest surveillance

March 29, 2020 | 5 min read

A new mobile plant pest surveillance unit is a step towards a nationally coordinated approach to plant pest surveillance aimed at informing grower pest management and providing early detection and improved market access.