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Customers love Wengfu fertbook Dealer module

Summer cropping Technology in agriculture Sept. 14, 2023



Wengfu Australia continues to lead the industry with faster more efficient ways for their customers to access their fertiliser requirements.

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Beating sandplain lupins is like a case of the blues!

Technology in agriculture June 28, 2023



More often than not, when an old house in Perth is demolished in winter, a few weeks later a spectacular germination of blue lupins (aka sandplain lupins) will emerge from where the house once stood.

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SwarmFarm Robotics raises $12M for automation

Technology in agriculture June 28, 2023



With over 526,000 hectares (1.3 million acres) covered to date, SwarmFarm Robotics seeks to chart a farm-centric path in the race to farm autonomy.

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The ‘fringe benefits’ of agtech on the farm

Technology in agriculture June 28, 2023



The application of agtech is often positioned to improve operational efficiency, profitability and sustainability. But could this narrow definition be limiting the adoption of agtech on farm and in the supply chain?

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AI Assessment closes in on grain quality

Technology in agriculture June 26, 2023



South Australian agtech company GoMicro has just released an AI (artificial intelligence) powered assessment app that empowers Australian farmers to determine the quality of their grains – using their smartphones.

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Collecting animal data with Gallagher app

Technology in agriculture June 26, 2023



Being able to access animal performance data is increasingly important. Farmers are busy and facing heightened demands on their time and efficiency.

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Pests symptom of a deeper problem

Merchandise Technology in agriculture Feb. 19, 2023



A headache is not the problem. It's a symptom of a problem. Taking pain relief medication only temporarily masks the problem. You still have the problem. A good doctor will search for the cause of the problem and treat that. It's the same with growing a crop.

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Instant analysis boosts in-crop N efficiency

Merchandise Technology in agriculture Dec. 22, 2022



Growers can now gain the nitrogen (N) nutrition status of a range of crops instantly following the launch of a unique smartphone app that aims to assist the most efficient application of fertilisers to maximise returns and protect the environment.

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MaxCare’s new animal app

Merchandise Technology in agriculture Dec. 22, 2022



MaxCare is excited to announce the launch of its new app ‘MaxCare Animal’.

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Novel technology alters the face of 2,4-D

Technology in agriculture Oct. 15, 2022



Corteva Agriscience has long recognised the benefits and strengths of 2,4-D herbicide. With its robust broad-spectrum activity on some of the most important hard to kill weeds, it is well justified as a vital tool for fallow management.

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Sheep industry faces animal welfare reality

Technology in agriculture Sept. 13, 2022



Visitors to rural stores in Australia and New Zealand may recently have noticed the appearance of a device that looks an orange and grey ray gun on display in the aisles, writes Robin Smith.

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New PodGuard canola shines

Merchandise Technology in agriculture Sept. 11, 2022



Now that so much more canola is being sown each season, the PodGuard trait’s time to shine has well and truly arrived.

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Innovative drip system saves water and energy

Technology in agriculture Water supply & irrigation June 15, 2022



A new gravity-powered micro-irrigation solution by N-Drip is changing this reality, reducing global water use by offering a precise, sustainable, affordable alternative to flood irrigation.

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Proagrica Sirrus iOS app brings collaboration features

Technology in agriculture April 3, 2021



Proagrica, the largest tech and data business serving the global ag market, has released a new version of the Sirrus app for iOS. The latest functionality allows agronomists and farmers to work together to plan and execute in-season work and interpret the outcomes to create an ongoing, living record.

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NSW to ensure access to future GM Crop innovations

Seeds Technology in agriculture Winter cropping March 2, 2021



Decision will encourage stronger research and innovation.

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