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Market insight - Technology in agriculture

Ag-tech delivers data nuggets in Queensland

July 3, 2024 | 4 min read
Taking over the reins of a new property presents a steep learning curve about the land and environment – and this is where ag-tech can help.
Market insight - Winter cropping

Maximising crop success

May 15, 2024 | 2 min read
In the world of agriculture, every advantage counts. Maximising crop yield and uniformity while conserving resources and promoting sustainability is the holy grail for farmers worldwide.
Market insight

Biostimulant boosts broadacre yield

May 14, 2024 | 7 min read
A unique and new bio stimulant from Corteva Agriscience is boosting yields in Australian wheat and canola crops.
Fertilisers - Market insight - Winter cropping

Avoiding seed damage at planting

May 11, 2024 | 3 min read
Better than expected summer rain across key winter crop growing areas has set up a favourable window for 2024 winter crop planting.
Market insight

Pasture database gets major update

May 6, 2024 | 3 min read
The Australian Seed Federation's pasture database has recently been updated with information on stacks of new pasture lines available.
Market insight

Dung beetles deliver

May 5, 2024 | 2 min read
Dung beetles, those unsung heroes of the insect world renowned for their prowess in breaking down cattle dung, have now been found to have a positive impact on plant growth.
Market insight

Innovative oil improves it all

April 30, 2024 | 3 min read
Parachute nC27 Paraffinic spray oil sets a new benchmark for paraffinic oil formulations.
Market insight - Spraying equipment & application

Testing optical spot-sprayers

April 24, 2024 | 4 min read
Spot-spraying can vastly reduce herbicide use and help manage herbicide resistance risk on Australian cropping farms.
Market insight

John Deere connects AI with Aus ag

April 23, 2024 | 3 min read
Senior vice president and chief technology officer Jahmy Hindman, the person in charge of John Deere’s global tech stack, has been in Australia on a learning tour and has offered a glimpse into the technology and development and the trends he believes will guide agriculture into the future.
Market insight - Winter cropping

Project to optimise nutrition for WA pulse crops

April 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Graingrowers will have access to new fertiliser guidelines to support the successful integration of newly adapted pulse crops into their farming systems through a research project, underway in Western Australia.
Fertilisers - Market insight

Fulvic acid the natural growth builder

April 8, 2024 | 2 min read
Seasol’s Trilogy fulvic acid product is organically certified and combined with Kelp (Seasol), for root growth and increase tolerance to plant stress
Fencing, livestock handling & ID - Market insight

Walk the Line (Post) with Gallagher

March 31, 2024 | 2 min read
The Gallagher Insulated Line Post is a tailor-made, fully insulated line post for low-cost, low-maintenance permanent electric fencing for cattle, horses, sheep and deer.
Market insight - Snail & slug control

Don’t get slugged on your bottom line

March 20, 2024 | 4 min read
Economics should be one of the factors driving decisions about baiting and other control methods for slugs, seasonal influences and monitoring tools are another.
Market insight - Snail & slug control

Speeding up hunt for snail solution

March 17, 2024 | 5 min read
A recently completed project managed by CSIRO has renewed attempts at establishing parasitic flies in parts of South Australia, aiming to suppress Cochlicella acuta conical (or pointed) snail populations.
Market insight - Seed treatments & coatings

Victrato seed treatment to hit market

Feb. 14, 2024 | 2 min read
This winter will mark the beginning of a new era in Australian cereal production, with Victrato seed treatment hitting the market.

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Inside this issue
Elders and Delta Ag join forces
Grant gives access to modern tech
Nutrien confirms investment
Pioneering the future of agriculture
Zoetis donates $100,000
AgLink dinner
Insights: Summer Fallow
Insights: Seeds
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