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Innovation and impact at 2025 Fertiliser Australia awards

Nov. 14, 2025 | 5 min read

The Australian fertiliser industry came together in Melbourne on September 9 and 10 for the 2025 Fertiliser Australia conference.

Market insight - Specialty fertilisers & nutrition

Biological fertilisers build soil fertility, carbon credits

Nov. 13, 2025 | 5 min read

Growers walk as vegetable industry compliance costs top $200m

Nov. 12, 2025 | 4 min read

Doing less not more - the key to boosting productivity

Nov. 11, 2025 | 4 min read

Movers & Shakers

Chambers new food commissioner

Nov. 10, 2025 | 1 min read

Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers chief executive Rachel Chambers has been appointed as Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner.

Combing through genetics delivers tools to keep bees busy

Nov. 10, 2025 | 4 min read

Australian researchers are delving into the secret life of bees in a quest to breed more resilient, productive and happy honey-makers.

Movers & Shakers

New science leaders for the APVMA

Nov. 7, 2025 | 3 min read

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has welcomed three outstanding executives to lead its new science branches – Dr Ed Cram, executive director of agricultural chemicals; Lee Metcalf, executive director of veterinary medicine; and Dr Maria Trainer, executive director of science and assurance.

7 Worlds Ag celebrates first year

Nov. 7, 2025 | 2 min read

7 Worlds Ag is celebrating the first anniversary of its corporate rebranding initiative, buoyed by the positive feedback from its dealer customers and growers.

Movers & Shakers

BASF makes key appointments

Nov. 6, 2025 | 2 min read

BASF Australia has strengthened its agricultural solutions leadership team with the appointments of Roger States as head of marketing and Chris Staff as head of sales.

WA’s humble lupin poised to become a $4 billion global industry

Nov. 6, 2025 | 2 min read

Western Australia is home to one of agriculture’s best-kept secrets — the sweet lupin.

Agribusiness - News

Growers help protect pollinators and beneficial insects

Nov. 5, 2025 | 2 min read

Australian grain growers and advisers have an improved resource to help safeguard beneficial insects while managing pests with the launch of the latest Beneficials Chemical Toxicity Table (version 4.0).

Possible causes and the management of downer cows

Nov. 5, 2025 | 2 min read

As we enter the spring calving season, you may find a downer cow in your herd, there are several potential causes of this.

Agribusiness - News

Building confidence in food from farm to fork

Nov. 4, 2025 | 2 min read

In a world shaped by changing consumer expectations and shifting trade policies, food company Cargill sees science and technology as central to strengthening food systems.

‘Weevil Kinevil’ could be the answer to wicked weed problem

Nov. 4, 2025 | 3 min read

A team of world-leading researchers from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, are exploring if a small insect, the stem-boring weevil, Lixus caudiger, could hold the key to tackling flaxleaf fleabane; one of the most invasive and costly weeds in Australian grain production.

Agribusiness - News

Spicy new crop options for farmers in northern Australia

Nov. 3, 2025 | 2 min read

Efforts to spice up northern Australia’s crop options are gathering pace with this season’s trials of kalonji and fennel proving to be some of the best performing yet.

Farmer avoids mud and saves feed with new shelters

Nov. 3, 2025 | 4 min read

People often tell Kevin Jones that there’s money in mud when it comes to farming – but he’s never seen it.

Know before you sow: ASF champions quality and integrity

Oct. 30, 2025 | 4 min read

The Australian Seed Federation (ASF) is reinforcing the importance of seed quality, transparency, and respect for plant breeders’ rights (PBR) in building a resilient and trusted agricultural sector.

Agribusiness - News

GRDC northern panel tours southern Queensland grain regions

Oct. 30, 2025 | 2 min read

The Grains Research and Development Corporation northern panel has staged its spring tour, engaging with growers to gather firsthand insights into local innovations, seasonal conditions, production opportunities and challenges.

Hay could pay for northern NSW farmers this season

Oct. 30, 2025 | 2 min read

Farmers across the northern NSW region are encouraged to enter the hay market by harnessing unused farmland and diverse seeds.

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