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Study tour targets pest control

Dec. 6, 2023 | 3 min read

A Corteva Agriscience funded tour to New Zealand focusing on a range of horticulture and viticulture specific topics on the north island, has been declared a success.

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VICCHEM turns 90

Dec. 5, 2023 | 3 min read

In the world of chemical leaders, the news VICCHEM has turned 90 is something really worth celebrating.

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Bee a farming success

Dec. 5, 2023 | 2 min read

A next-generation upgrade of the world-leading BeeConnected app has been launched at Parliament House by Regional Development Minister Kristy McBain at Parliament House.

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Joint forces fight swine fever

Nov. 14, 2023 | 3 min read

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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Unlocking climate-busting potential in protected cropping

Nov. 13, 2023 | 3 min read

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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Syngenta signs bio tech deal

Nov. 13, 2023 | 2 min read

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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NLIS key to traceability

Nov. 12, 2023 | 2 min read

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

Nov. 11, 2023 | 3 min read

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

Oct. 31, 2023 | 2 min read

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

Oct. 31, 2023 | 2 min read

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

Oct. 30, 2023 | 3 min read

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

Oct. 9, 2023 | 4 min read

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

Oct. 4, 2023 | 2 min read

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

Oct. 3, 2023 | 5 min read

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

Oct. 2, 2023 | 3 min read

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.