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Farmbot delivering remote watering solutions to Aussie farmers

Technology in agriculture Water supply & irrigation Aug. 30, 2019



It uses algorithms to detect abnormal behaviour in water levels to deliver near real-time reports to farmers.

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Late-season glyphosate permit on feed barley approved

Winter cropping Aug. 23, 2019



Grain Producers Australia Chairman, Mr Andrew Weidemann, advises industry that the APVMA has issued a permit for ‘Pre-Harvest Dessication and Spray Topping of Weeds in Specified Barley (Except Malting Barley) - Permit number – PER82594 (v2)’. The permit expiry is 30 April 2020.

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GLOBAL REPORT CONFIRMS GM CROPS ARE BENEFICIAL TO FARMERS, AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Rural Business Aug. 23, 2019



The latest independent report published by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) confirms that plant biotechnology continues to have significant benefits for farmers, communities, consumers, economies and the environment.

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ACCC gives green light to Landmark acquisition of rival RuralCo

Rural Business Aug. 22, 2019



Two of Australia's largest rural retailers, Landmark and RuralCo, are a step closer to becoming one after the competition watchdog gave its blessing to a merger proposal.

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Elanco to Buy Bayer's Animal Health Business for $7.6 Billion

Cattle health Northern cattle Sheep care & health Aug. 21, 2019



Elanco will pay for the unit with 70% cash and the remainder in stock. Specifically, an Elanco statement explained the terms:

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Breakthrough in disease resistance for Brassica crops

Herbicide & fungicide resistance Winter cropping Aug. 20, 2019



A global team led by Punjab Agricultural University, India, with researchers from The University of Western Australia, have made a significant breakthrough in disease resistance in Brassica oilseed crops.

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US won't approve labels that say glyphosate causes cancer

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides Aug. 19, 2019



The US Environmental Protection Agency has said it will no longer approve warning labels that claim the controversial herbicide glyphosate causes cancer, calling the statement "false and misleading."

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LIFTING GM MORATORIUM A WIN FOR FARMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Seeds Aug. 19, 2019



The plant science industry commends Minister Whetstone and the Marshall Government’s announcement today. We now call on all parties to support this science-based decision so farmers in South Australia can access the clear environmental, agronomic and financial benefits of growing approved genetically modified (GM) crops.

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Boost nitrogen efficacy in tree crops

Fertilisers Spring horticulture & viticulture Summer horticulture Aug. 14, 2019



With spring just around the corner, Incitec Pivot Fertilisers is reminding tree crop growers and their advisers about the potential to enhance nitrogen use efficiency in orchards.

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Update on late-season glyphosate use

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides Post-emergent herbicides Winter cropping Aug. 13, 2019



The late-season use of glyphosate on barley, under emergency use permit (PER82594), is no longer permitted

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BASF enters Australian wheat seed market

Seeds Winter cropping Aug. 9, 2019



BASF to launch its first new wheat seed varieties onto the Australian market in 2021.

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IoT satellite network to deliver rainfall data

Business solutions & technology Aug. 9, 2019



Australian farmers could soon be looking to the stars rather than the skies for their weather information.

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APVMA relocation to Armidale becomes official

Product development & regulatory services Aug. 8, 2019



The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) headquarters has officially opened in Armidale.

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Spot form net blotch disease found in Croppa Creek barley crops

Winter cropping Aug. 8, 2019



Growers in Queensland and northern New South Wales are being warned to check their barley crops for disease, following reports of spot form net blotch (SFNB).

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New thinning agent shines in first season

Spring horticulture & viticulture July 29, 2019



A new fruit thinning agent - Brevis - has passed its first season with flying colours offering a more flexible application window than currently available options.

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