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Clean drums– rinse before recycling

July 9, 2025 | 2 min read
Every chemical drum recycled through programs such as drumMUSTER is part of a bigger story – one of sustainability, resource recovery, and shared responsibility.
Market insight

Are computers ready to run our farms?

July 9, 2025 | 3 min read
Nature is still too complex for artificial intelligence (AI) modelling to be effective, but the tipping point is close, according to a new study which found the technology may still trip at the last real-world hurdle.
Agribusiness - News

Collaboration to boost wheat yield

July 8, 2025 | 2 min read
A new collaborative laboratory will allow researchers to share expertise between Australia and France to boost wheat yields in a changing climate.
Merchandise

Malting barley accreditation for Laperouse

July 8, 2025 | 1 min read
Grains Australia has announced the barley variety Laperouse has been accredited as malting barley.
Agribusiness - News

International buyers enjoy pick of Aussie hort

July 7, 2025 | 2 min read
Fruit and vegetable buyers from key export markets in the Asia–Pacific and Middle East regions have visited Australia for a first-hand view of the country’s world-class horticultural offering.
Movers & Shakers

VICCHEM appoints new territory manager for northern and western Victoria

July 7, 2025 | 1 min read
VICCHEM has named Adrian Carter as its new Northern Victoria, Goldfields and Wimmera Territory Manager.
Movers & Shakers

Shaffer joins Dairy Australia

July 4, 2025 | 1 min read
Dr Matthew Shaffer– DataGene’s chief executive since its formation in 2016 – will take on the role of chief executive at Dairy Australia from July 16.
Agribusiness - News

QUT snags $3.4 million for methane research

July 4, 2025 | 2 min read
Bovotica, a pioneering agtech spinout from QUT, has successfully raised $3.4 million in its seed funding round.
Agribusiness

Tomato virus here to stay

July 3, 2025 | 2 min read
The National Management Group (NMG) has confirmed it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) from Australia.
Agribusiness - News

Gazania’s wreak havoc on grain crops

July 2, 2025 | 2 min read
A La Trobe University study has found the invasive South African flower Gazania is more resilient than previously understood, with its ability to adapt to different environments making it one of the biggest weed threats to Australian native grasslands and grain production.
Movers & Shakers

New faces for IFPA board

July 2, 2025 | 2 min read
The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ (IFPA ANZ) has appointed two prominent leaders from distinct sectors of the fresh produce and floral industry to its board.
Movers & Shakers

Scientific and on-farm expertise for BCG Board

July 2, 2025 | 2 min read
Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) has announced the appointment of Dr Marisa Collins and Giles Cunningham to the board, bringing deep scientific, educational and on-ground production expertise to help shape the future direction of the organisation.
Agribusiness - News

Pollination pressure a concern

July 1, 2025 | 4 min read
Potential declines in bee populations due to varroa mite infestation could jeopardise Australian horticultural production, Rabobank says in a newly released report.
Movers & Shakers

New service head at HortInnovation

July 1, 2025 | 1 min read
Hort Innovation has welcomed Louise Pavihi as its new head of service.
Movers & Shakers

Key moves at Elanco

June 30, 2025 | 2 min read
Elanco Animal Health has announced key leadership appointments it says will strengthen its commitment to customers and partners in the Pacific rim region.

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Applications open for future cotton leaders program
APVMA's latest levies
Elders get Delta Ag green light
New technology at Halbury Field Day
Zoetis marks 10-year Beyond Blue partnership
Redox on a roll acrosss country and world
Why perfectionism is the enemy of authentic leadership
Insights: Summer horticulture, Technology update
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