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Elders’ community giving project launched at Regions Rising Summit

Oct. 1, 2023 | 2 min read

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

Sept. 8, 2023 | 2 min read

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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Seed industry shines at 2023 Gala Dinner

Sept. 7, 2023 | 3 min read

A large contingent of seed industry professionals turned out to celebrate the Australian seed industry as the Australian Seed Federation held their Gala Dinner and Awards evening during ‘Seed Business 2023’.

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BASF’s Vic and SA community paddocks

Sept. 7, 2023 | 3 min read

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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Being connected key to mental wellbeing

Aug. 31, 2023 | 7 min read

According to a new survey by Beyond Blue, Australians living in rural and regional areas are disproportionately affected by stress and anxiety, with increasing interest rates, inflation, rising living costs and concerns about the future among the primary causes of community concern.

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UPL helps kids learn to grow vegetables

Aug. 30, 2023 | 2 min read

A recent UPL promotion has resulted in 20 Vegepods being gifted to regional schools to engage kids in learning programs around growing vegetables from a young age.

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Syngenta Regional Growth Awards winners

Aug. 29, 2023 | 3 min read

The future of agriculture in Australia and New Zealand is in sound hands, says Syngenta managing director and country head ANZ Paul Luxton, in announcing the regional winners of this year’s Syngenta Growth Awards, which recognise growers, advisers and innovators for their contribution to the industry.

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GPA director gives Nufarm farm insights

Aug. 25, 2023 | 2 min read

Nufarm Australia’s leadership team recently visited Weidemann Pastoral Co at Rupanyup in Victoria's Wimmera region, where they gained first-hand insights into the farm’s operations and deeper industry knowledge, from GPA southern grower director, Andrew Weidemann AM.

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#SafetySwagger Photo competition launched

Aug. 19, 2023 | 3 min read

Syngenta Australia, in collaboration with #PlantASeedForSafety, is excited to announce the launch of a captivating photo competition as their first joint project.

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Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year awards

Aug. 16, 2023 | 4 min read

The 2023 Bayer Cotton Growers of the Year Johannes and Scarlett Roellgen from the Darling Downs say their agronomist, information sharing among farmers, and Cotton Australia’s myBMP program are important factors in their success.

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Ag demonstrates its sustainability cred

Aug. 16, 2023 | 2 min read

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has announced its continuing partnership with the Australian Government to further develop the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF).

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How is Australian ag reducing emissions?

Aug. 3, 2023 | 4 min read

In agriculture, there is a huge amount of debate regarding climate change. Some believe it is occurring and man-made, and some don’t, Mark Allison writes.

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Delta expands into livestock & property

July 5, 2023 | 2 min read

Independent agri services group Delta Ag has recently commenced livestock and property services in Dubbo to service the Orana and Central West regions.

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Are You Bogged Mate? extends to ‘Bogged Brakes’

July 5, 2023 | 2 min read

Since 2018, the ‘Are You Bogged, Mate?’ program has been connecting rural men who are feeling ‘stuck in the mud’ with the right help to get unbogged.

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Schools get gardens, chickens and water

June 18, 2023 | 1 min read

25 primary schools across regional and rural Australia will receive a boost thanks to funding through the 2023 CRT Primary Schools Program.