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Nufarm and KingAgroot partner on new herbicide

April 3, 2025 | 2 min read
Nufarm Australia has confirmed a partnership with Chinese agricultural biotechnology innovation company, KingAgroot, with plans to develop a new broad spectrum, non-selective herbicide for the Australian market as a stand-alone knockdown.
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Yamaha plans to Prospr with Robotics Plus

April 2, 2025 | 3 min read
New Zealand-based company Robotics Plus, a specialist in agricultural automation solutions, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Yamaha Motor Co to form the foundation of Yamaha Agriculture.
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Alltech takes agriculture to the big screen

April 2, 2025 | 2 min read
Alltech, a global leader in animal nutrition and crop science, has launched Planet of Plenty, a business entity dedicated to science-led storytelling, advocacy and educational initiatives which amplify agriculture’s vital role in creating a sustainable future.
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Can diverse weed management push resistant weed numbers down?

April 1, 2025 | 4 min read
There is good evidence across Australia that farming systems using diverse weed control strategies are better placed to resist new weed incursions and loss of herbicide efficacy.
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New canola weed strategies deliver for growers

March 19, 2025 | 4 min read
Growers are increasingly adopting latest herbicide strategies in canola for improved weed control longer into seasons and cleaner paddocks in following years, as well as to reduce pressure on traditional chemistries.
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BASF prepares for the launch of a novel rice insecticide

March 19, 2025 | 3 min read
BASF has started the registration for Prexio Active, a new insecticide active ingredient designed specifically to manage all four rice hopper species.
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Giving it a go pays off for 7 Worlds Ag CEO

March 18, 2025 | 6 min read
If there are two enduring themes which have shaped Ben Coombe’s career, it’s the value of listening and ‘giving it a go’.
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Hi-tech spraying and spreading

March 12, 2025 | 5 min read
Agricultural drones designed and built specifically to apply crop inputs are now an affordable option for individual farming businesses.
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Study unlocks ragweed’s secret weapon

March 12, 2025 | 2 min read
Monash researchers have made a breakthrough discovery about the invasion success of plants, with the revelation large-scale genetic changes are the common ragweed’s secret to rapidly adapt to new environments.
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AI delivers smart irrigation solution

March 12, 2025 | 4 min read
A smart irrigation system powered by artificial intelligence will tell sugarcane farmers when and where to water their crops in an advance that could one day revolutionise agriculture – and help preserve the health of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Stoller Australia joins the Corteva Agriscience family

March 11, 2025 | 3 min read
Farming in Australia is increasingly challenging with record extremes in environmental conditions, but Australian farmers have a new partnership to help them meet the challenge, and one which brings a new focus on plant performance.
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AgLink has gone global – and how

March 7, 2025 | 4 min read
At home AgLink is a confederation of 13 independent businesses operating from more than 230 locations across Australia and for almost 40 years has been helping Australian farmers grow quality, sustainable food and fibre.
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AgLink celebrates the year

Jan. 15, 2025 | 4 min read
AgLink Australia, along with members from across the country, met in November for an end of year company meeting culminating in a special supplier appreciation get together.
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Creating fertiliser and fuel from thin air

Jan. 14, 2025 | 3 min read
Australian farmers could soon see their fertiliser costs drop 10 per cent through groundbreaking technology developed by homegrown startup PlasmaLeap.
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Top business honours for 2024

Jan. 13, 2025 | 3 min read
Twelve leading retail businesses across Australia have been recognised for their outstanding performance and contribution to agriculture at the 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions and CRT Awards.

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Low interest loans for low emissions machinery
Another solid cotton season tipped
Can diverse weed management push resistant weed nummbers down?
MANAGEMENT: 5 ways to capitalise on the opportunity a tight market brings
COMMENTARY: NAB says tighter supply could benefit our ag
INSIGHTS: Fencing, livestock handling & ID
INSIGHTS: Snail and slug control
INSIGHTS: Fertilisers
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