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BASF drills down on Asian soybean rust

Aug. 14, 2025 | 2 min read
BASF has begun the registration process for its new fungicide innovation Adapzo Active (Flufenoxadiazam) and submitted the regulatory dossiers to the relevant authorities in Brazil and Paraguay, with a subsequent submission planned in Bolivia.
Rural Business

New Australian chickpea pan-genome poised to boost production

Aug. 13, 2025 | 3 min read
Researchers from the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI) at Murdoch University have led the generation of a pan-genome tailored specifically to Australian chickpea varieties, paving the way for improved chickpea production across the country.
Management

Why empathy is a strategic leadership tool

Aug. 13, 2025 | 4 min read
Many years ago in my strategic management consulting days, I was tasked by a C suite leader to investigate how an acquisition had been valued, writes Daniel Murray.*
Movers & Shakers

QAAFI's new centre director

Aug. 12, 2025 | 1 min read
Congratulations to Professor Christine Beveridge, who has been appointed centre director for horticultural science at QAAFI for a five year term.
Rural Business

Reinventing the double-knock tactic in fallow

Aug. 12, 2025 | 5 min read
Knockdown herbicides opened the door for broadacre conservation farming, essentially taking the place of cultivation for weed control between crops.
Rural Business

Corteva delivers solutions for Australian growers

Aug. 11, 2025 | 4 min read
Corteva Agriscience is investing approximately $US4 million a day into research and development to deliver pest and disease solutions around the world.
Movers & Shakers

Elanco announces new appointment

Aug. 11, 2025 | 1 min read
Leading animal health company, Elanco, has announced the appointment of Annie Ciampaglia as new territory manager for Western Australia.
Movers & Shakers

ABSF gets five new group members

Aug. 7, 2025 | 3 min read
The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) has announced the appointment of five new members to its steering group, bringing a wealth of experience and regional representation to guide the program.
Movers & Shakers

Stoller/Corteva integration comes online

Aug. 7, 2025 | 1 min read
From July 1, Stoller Australia was fully integrated into the new plant performance segment of Corteva Agriscience, helping drive further gains for growers looking to boost farm performance, build resilience and protect their crop’s potential.
Agsafe

ChemClear helps the AgVet industry dispose of unwanted chemicals

Aug. 6, 2025 | 2 min read
Unwanted chemicals sitting in storage on farms can be a serious safety and environmental risk. Over time, labels fade, containers degrade, and products may no longer be approved for use.
Movers & Shakers

New Haifa leader to guide growth

Aug. 6, 2025 | 3 min read
Incoming Haifa Australia managing director Chris Potts says he is looking forward to working hand-in-hand with the company’s distribution partners to deliver fertiliser solutions which also improve soil health and industry growth and sustainability.
Agribusiness - News

World goes nuts for Australian almonds

Aug. 5, 2025 | 3 min read
The new almond season has kicked off with a strong start to sales.
Agribusiness - News

Pioneer varieties of legume for Australian growers

Aug. 5, 2025 | 2 min read
The University of Queensland has developed five new varieties of pigeonpea as a step towards the legume being grown more widely in Australia.
Agribusiness - News

Why regulations in plant gene editing are a must

Aug. 4, 2025 | 3 min read
While some scientists argue agricultural gene editing regulations are overly restrictive, a new paper from the University of Adelaide emphasises the importance of clear regulations to ensure new technologies are used safely and responsibly.
Rural Business

Targeted projects equip growers

Aug. 4, 2025 | 3 min read
Western Australian grain growers are set to benefit from a series of targeted projects focused on time of sowing in response to increasing seasonal variability.

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