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Genetic modification law reform could see cotton industry swoop on South Australia

Summer cropping Sept. 19, 2019



Australia's multi-billion-dollar cotton industry could expand into South Australia, once the state dumps its controversial ban on genetically modified crops in December.

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Bayer launches latest fungicide innovation, iblon technology

Fungicides Sept. 16, 2019



Bayer announced today that its latest fungicide innovation marketed under the iblon™ technology brand has received first registration worldwide from the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries.

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China’s glyphosate production generally stable, no existing factors causing price rises

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides Sept. 16, 2019



A recent article published by AgroPages, entitled, “Glyphosate Production in China to Decrease by 43%,” attracted market attention at home and abroad. The article states that inspections on phosphorus producers conducted by the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment since April could affect glyphosate production, resulting in a reduction in production capacity by 43%.

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Commercially reared bees deliver active ingredient to protect crops

Fungicides Spring horticulture & viticulture Summer horticulture Sept. 6, 2019



Bee Vectoring Technologies International has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Clonostachys rosea CR-7 (CR-7) for use as a fungicide on commercial crops.

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Virtual library offers farmers field-day experience without the time cost

Business solutions & technology Sept. 5, 2019



An agricultural research collective in South Australia's Mallee says its launch of interactive field day videos will not take away from the real thing. Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF) activated the virtual library last week to help give time back to farmers.

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First pea genome to help improve crops of the future

Winter cropping Sept. 4, 2019



A global team including scientists from The University of Western Australia has assembled the first genome of the field pea, which provides insight into how the legume evolved and will help aid future improvements of the crop.

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Elders announces partnership with evokeAG

Technology in agriculture Sept. 4, 2019



Elders' focus on collaboration is essential for exponential growth in agtech adoption curve.

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Aussie horticulture exports hit record high

Spring horticulture & viticulture Summer horticulture Sept. 2, 2019



The world’s appetite for Australian fruit, nuts and vegetables has skyrocketed with Australian produce exports reaching almost $2.8 billion for the first time.

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New projects tap the cropping potential of northern Australia

Seeds Summer cropping Tropical agriculture & sugar cane Aug. 30, 2019



Projects to focus on developing commercial-scale trials of oilseeds, pulses, cereals and forage crops in northern Australia.

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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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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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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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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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