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Global food commodity prices set to fall in 2024

Commentary Nov. 20, 2023



Global food commodity prices are set for respite in 2024 after three years of record highs caused by war, adverse weather and rising energy and input costs, according to Rabobank’s annual Agri Commodity Markets Outlook report.

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Challenges in meeting growing MRL restrictions

Commentary Nov. 2, 2023



Domestic and export grain markets continue to revise their chemical regulations and maximum residue limits (MRLs) on grain that Australia supplies, writes Gerard McMullen.

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Why EQ is vital during uncertain times

Commentary Management Oct. 29, 2023



The importance of emotional intelligence in leadership is not a new concept, at a time when the pace of change and rate of uncertainty seems to be accelerating worldwide, the need for business leaders to develop their EQ has never been more important, writes Leah Mether.

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Seasonal outlook a mixed bag says GPA

Commentary Sept. 18, 2023



This year’s national grain crop needs urgent rains over coming weeks to deliver an average production year in most grain producing regions, says Grain Producers Australia chair, Barry Large.

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How to de-escalate conflict with empathy

Commentary Sept. 16, 2023



Knowing how to de-escalate conflict is a vital leadership skill. Whether it’s defusing a heated meeting, dealing with personality clashes, or differing opinions between staff, navigating competing priorities, or supporting your people through the stress of change.

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Grow your business in a changing environment

Commentary Aug. 24, 2023



Australian agribusiness has experienced significant economic uplift over recent years but there is plenty of evidence to suggest that has now changed, writes Chris Green.

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Horticulture shows resilience in tough times

Commentary Aug. 10, 2023



Despite the significant challenges facing growers over recent years, the vegetable sector continues to show impressive growth and resilience due to the hard work and dedication of its growers who continue to struggle with increasing costs of production and labour shortages, writes Michael Coote.

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The swings and roundabouts of supply management

Commentary July 11, 2023



Anyone involved in Australian agribusiness is used to the challenges of running a successful operation in an environment with cyclic demand and supply disruptions – nobody more so than our growers, who have been operating in our harsh and challenging climate for hundreds of years, writes Peter O’Keeffe.

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Why people resist change (and what to do about it)

Commentary Merchandise July 7, 2023



The human brain is wired for comfort and certainty. It likes routines, patterns and habits. Change challenges us – like that being experienced by rural businesses across Australia after natural disasters, COVID-19, skills shortages and technology advances, writes Leah Mether.

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Don’t leave our farmers behind

Commentary Management June 25, 2023



Australian agriculture is in the early stages of a dramatic disruption and a subsequent transition, writes Matt Anderson.

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Need for fertiliser labelling awareness campaign

Commentary Fertilisers May 18, 2023



Fertilizer Australia will launch the national Fertiliser Labelling Awareness campaign in the coming months – and with good reason, writes Stephen Annells.

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Commodity prices, interest rates and drought bite

Commentary April 21, 2023



Australian farmers continue to ride the rollercoaster of seasons, commodity prices and economic factors, with rural sentiment at the start of 2023 dipping to its lowest level reported since late 2018.

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Vale Ken McKee

Commentary April 15, 2023



“Ken will be remembered as an essential part of our team, and he will be missed by everyone."

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Ag industry character rides off into the sunset

Commentary April 12, 2023



Every so often you come across a real character in the rural industry, and Datamars Livestock stalwart, Gregg Blatchly – ‘Blatch’ to those that know him, is one of those characters. A mountain of a man with a ten gallon hat, he was the very manifestation of the rugged Aussie stockman.

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Good times roll on but not a repeat of 2022

Commentary March 12, 2023



The “Good times” are set to continue for Australian agriculture, but a repeat of the “stand out” 2022 year are unlikely writes Stefan Vogel*.

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