Avoiding seed damage at planting

May 11, 2024 | 3 min read
Better than expected summer rain across key winter crop growing areas has set up a favourable window for 2024 winter crop planting.

Collaborating for cattle

May 10, 2024 | 2 min read
A cross industry collaboration to improve vaccination uptake and biosecurity on farm is gaining traction and support across the cattle industry and has resulted in the unique program, Immune Ready.

Keep it simple: How ground rules can change culture

May 8, 2024 | 4 min read
Running a successful rural business, one that attracts and retains great staff, goes beyond traditional metrics such as pay and performance – it’s about creating a culture where people flourish.

Pasture database gets major update

May 6, 2024 | 3 min read
The Australian Seed Federation's pasture database has recently been updated with information on stacks of new pasture lines available.

Dung beetles deliver

May 5, 2024 | 2 min read
Dung beetles, those unsung heroes of the insect world renowned for their prowess in breaking down cattle dung, have now been found to have a positive impact on plant growth.

Headline McGREGOR GOURLAY expands

May 2, 2024 | 2 min read
Agribusiness company McGregor Gourlay has been serving northern NSW and Southern QLD for 127 years and on  March 4, proudly opened the doors of three new branches at Toowoomba, Cecil Plains and Meandarra QLD.

Innovative oil improves it all

April 30, 2024 | 3 min read
Parachute nC27 Paraffinic spray oil sets a new benchmark for paraffinic oil formulations.

Nuseed focuses on pod shatter

April 29, 2024 | 3 min read
Global seed innovator, Nuseed is equipping Australian canola growers and their advisers with the knowledge and tools to make more informed decisions on pod shatter tolerance when selecting varieties.

Genetics key to cattle sustainability

April 26, 2024 | 3 min read
Genetics will play a critical role in making Australia’s beef and dairy industries more environmentally sustainable and profitable, a major conference has been told.

CRT partners to support rural mental health

April 25, 2024 | 2 min read
Australia’s largest independent rural retailing group, CRT has announced a $90,000 partnership with national mental health charity, TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter).

Testing optical spot-sprayers

April 24, 2024 | 4 min read
Spot-spraying can vastly reduce herbicide use and help manage herbicide resistance risk on Australian cropping farms.

John Deere connects AI with Aus ag

April 23, 2024 | 3 min read
Senior vice president and chief technology officer Jahmy Hindman, the person in charge of John Deere’s global tech stack, has been in Australia on a learning tour and has offered a glimpse into the technology and development and the trends he believes will guide agriculture into the future.

New face in food fight fraud

April 22, 2024 | 2 min read
Bia Analytical Ltd has joined forces with trinamiX GmbH to launch a ground-breaking new portable authenticity testing service offering customers along the food value chain, a high-speed indication of authenticity at the point of sampling, taking testing out of the lab and into the supply chain.

APVMA may take diazinon off the shelf

April 19, 2024 | 1 min read
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published its proposed decision on the reconsideration of diazinon, an insecticide and acaricide used for the control of pests in various agricultural, horticultural, commercial, and veterinary situations.

Compudose charms cattle industry

April 18, 2024 | 3 min read
Leading animal health company, Elanco, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its market-leading hormonal growth promotant (HGP), Compudose 400.