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Joint forces fight swine fever

Rural Business Nov. 14, 2023



Scientists from Australia and the US have joined forces to fight one of animal science’s biggest challenges: a safe and effective vaccine against African swine fever, a viral pandemic devastating the world’s pig industries.

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Syngenta signs bio tech deal

Rural Business Nov. 13, 2023



Biowish Technologies and MAP (Modern Agricultural Program), the sole agricultural service program of Syngenta Group China, has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement initiating the commercial availability of Biowish enhanced efficiency fertiliser (EEF) throughout China.

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Unlocking climate-busting potential in protected cropping

Rural Business Nov. 13, 2023



Bayer Crop Science’s low carbon breeding program is innovating in protected cropping for a more profitable and reliable agricultural future.

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NLIS key to traceability

Rural Business Nov. 12, 2023



Australian livestock producers have the opportunity to position themselves ahead of one their biggest global competitors according to Sam Turner.

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Zoetis continue to support Beyond Blue

Rural Business Nov. 11, 2023



Leading animal health business Zoetis has raised $100,000 for the Beyond Blue Support Service – an initiative to reduce stigma around mental illness in rural and regional Australia.

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Yara strengthens environmental focus

Rural Business Oct. 31, 2023



Yara Australia has announced it intends to play a leading role in helping primary producers to produce quality crops whilst reducing their carbon footprint.

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EC recognises canola’s greenhouse benefits

Rural Business Oct. 31, 2023



New analysis from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has led to the European Commission’s recognition of the Australian canola industry’s low-emissions credentials for the second time, enabling local canola growers continued access to lucrative international markets.

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#PlantASeedForSafety winners announced

Rural Business Oct. 30, 2023



Syngenta Australia, in partnership with #PlantASeedForSafety, is excited to announce the winner of the highly anticipated #SafetySwagger photo competition during National Safe Work Month (October).

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Protecting the harvest with Methograin

Grain protection Rural Business Oct. 9, 2023



Australian winter cereal growers and grain handlers preparing for the 2023 harvest have a tried and trusted product range available to protect their stored grain from major damage by insect pests.

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Emerging agtech focus of Tosari field day

Rural Business Oct. 4, 2023



Over 200 technical experts and local growers gathered in southeast Queensland recently, for a field day all about advancing agtech and drought resilience.

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Adama WA motorbike crop trials tour

Rural Business Oct. 3, 2023



WA’s unique annual motorbike crop trials tour headed for some northern exposure this year and was treated with some of the best riding conditions, trials, technologies and fellowship in its short history.

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Sustainable future at Fertilizer Australia

Rural Business Oct. 2, 2023



Fertilizer Australia’s annual two-day conference in Adelaide took its 220 participants on a deep dive into how to cultivate a sustainable future for the fertiliser industry.

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Elders’ community giving project launched at Regions Rising Summit

Rural Business Oct. 1, 2023



Elders has announced a national grant program to further support the needs of rural and regional communities with its launch of the Elders Community Giving Project, at the Regional Australia Institute’s (RAI) Regions Rising National Summit.

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New Elders Eyre Peninsula trial site

Rural Business Sept. 8, 2023



A new broadacre trial site has been established by Elders, focussing on agronomic issues faced by growers on the Eyre Peninsula and beyond.

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BASF’s Vic and SA community paddocks

Rural Business Sept. 7, 2023



Stemming from last year’s success, the 2023 BASF ‘Community Paddocks’ initiative has extended to two new locations in Paskeville, South Australia and Nhill, Victoria.

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