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Funding helps expand Pasture Trials Network

Fodder conservation & pasture Aug. 7, 2023



The Pasture Trials Network (PTN) is going from strength to strength in 2023, according to executive officer Tony Butler who has announced a boost in funding to support the expansion of the program.

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Melons chasing larger slice of Asian market

Spring horticulture & viticulture Aug. 7, 2023



The peak industry body for the Australian melon industry, Melons Australia, will target opening access to emerging markets in south-east Asia as part of its strategy to grow its export share from eight per cent to 20 per cent over the next five years.

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Prepare for the next El Niño with AquiMax

Water supply & irrigation Aug. 6, 2023



The Bureau of Meteorology predicts a 70% chance of El Niño in 2023, moving out of the neutral phase. Climate model forecasts suggest significant effects on Australia's primary producers. It is time for growers to consider the impact and costs associated with irrigation water.

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Industry unites at Agsafe stewardship conference

Agribusiness Agsafe Aug. 5, 2023



The 2023 Agsafe Stewardship Conference and Awards were recently held at Sea World Resort on the Gold Coast. This second iteration of the event saw over 130 agvet industry professionals attending the three days of stewardship related activities, presentations and professional development.

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Sustainability issues focus of conference

Agsafe Aug. 5, 2023



‘Changing Your World on Sustainability, Environment and Safety’ was the topic for the Sustainability Panel at this year’s Agsafe conference.

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Agriprove appoints first Australian GM

On The Move Aug. 4, 2023



Stuart Upton has been appointed as the first general manager Australia of AgriProve – a leading carbon project developer.

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Agvet industry’s Gala Dinner and Awards

Agribusiness Agsafe Aug. 4, 2023



Agsafe’s conference and awards evening featured the much-anticipated Agsafe Stewardship Awards, emceed by experienced facilitator and organisational coach Belinda Lowing.

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How is Australian ag reducing emissions?

Rural Business Aug. 3, 2023



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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Trials guide fungicide use in SA’s south

Fungicides Merchandise Aug. 2, 2023



The power of local research trials to assist crop management decisions is well recognised and has become a key tool for the team at Growers Supplies on the southern Yorke Peninsula of South Australia and its support to the region’s growers.

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Brassica growers target pests, yields and quality

Spring horticulture & viticulture Aug. 1, 2023



In the heart of brassica growing country in the Werribee region of Victoria, diamondback (DBM) moth is a pest you simply cannot take your eye off.

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Farm debt hits $109.9 billion

Agribusiness July 31, 2023



The latest agricultural lending statistics provided by the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) show an increase in aggregate lending to the farm sector of 9% in 2021–22.

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Cotton Seed Distributors MD set to retire

Cotton Seeds July 17, 2023



After decades of leading Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) outstanding growth, Peter Graham will retire from the managing director position on 31 December 2023.

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Cotton Seed Distributors announces new CEO

Agribusiness Cotton July 17, 2023



Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) is pleased to announce Dr Ian Taylor as it’s new Chief Executive Officer.

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Sustainability update targets improvements

Cotton July 15, 2023



The Australian cotton industry’s just-released 2022 Sustainability Update, reveals the complexity of sustainability in farming systems, and the extent of the industry’s investment in collaborative initiatives to accelerate positive impacts.

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Exceptional quality pick as cotton season ends

Cotton July 14, 2023



Around 90% of the Australian cotton crop has now been picked with growers and cotton gin operators reporting better than expected yields and, in some cases exceptional quality despite the challenges.

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