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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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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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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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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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Developing new tick management tools

Cattle health July 25, 2019



MLA‑funded research is aiming to deliver a new, once‑per‑season‑dose cattle tick vaccine to producers.

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Agtech jobs on offer in farm robot company

Herbicide & fungicide resistance Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides Post-emergent herbicides Spraying equipment & application Technology in agriculture July 22, 2019



A team of specialised agtech robot designers and builders will be recruited in Central Queensland following grant funding from the Queensland Government.

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UPL unviels global identity and vision

Rural Business July 18, 2019



UPL has unveiled its “living” brand, revealing a bold new company identity. The new brand brings its OpenAg purpose to life, with the objective of having the world’s first open agriculture network.

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Elders flags $187m AIRR takeover tilt

Rural Business July 16, 2019



Elders has made a $10.85-per-share, half-scrip, half-cash bid for Australian Independent Rural Retailers in a deal that values the enterprise at $187 million.

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Gallagher ups investment in Aussie agritech company

Fencing, livestock handling & ID July 15, 2019



Melbourne agritech company Agersens says it has raised $14.75 million capital including cash from existing investors such as NZ’s Gallagher Group.

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Mandatory pain relief for mulesing in Victoria looks set to become a reality

Sheep care & health July 15, 2019



Victoria is set to become the first state in the country to introduce mandatory pain relief for mulesing.

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