Rural Business News

Commentary

Seasonal outlook a mixed bag says GPA

Sept. 18, 2023 | 6 min read

This year’s national grain crop needs urgent rains over coming weeks to deliver an average production year in most grain producing regions, says Grain Producers Australia chair, Barry Large.

Dairy

Gallagher the leader in temporary fencing

Sept. 18, 2023 | 3 min read

As a leader in electric fencing technology for over 85 years, Gallagher has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, finding solutions that combine advanced engineering with user-friendly designs.

Dairy

New calf milk extender an industry first

Sept. 18, 2023 | 3 min read

When recommending calf milk supplements, there is a valuable new product which will enable producers to not only significantly improve calf growth and lifetime dairy cow productivity but also extend the amount of milk available to feed their dairy calves.

Animal nutrition & supplements

SE Asia “bright spot” for dairy exporters

Sept. 17, 2023 | 3 min read

South-East Asia presents a “bright spot” for Australian and New Zealand dairy exporters in an “increasingly lethargic global economy”, states Rabobank in a recently released dairy sector report.

Dairy

Top products break new ground in dairy nutrition

Sept. 17, 2023 | 4 min read

Animal Health Innovations is an Australian company breaking new ground in animal nutrition, with a unique range of products delivering measurable improvements to animal health whilst offering significant commercial advantages to both farmers and retailers.

Agribusiness

Pesticides’ $31B benefit to economy

Sept. 16, 2023 | 2 min read

A new report by Deloitte Access Economics, has revealed that the judicious use of crop protection products directly enables $31.6 billion of Australia's agricultural output annually – a 53 per cent increase in just five years.

On The Move

Tim Rhook joins Impact

Sept. 16, 2023 | 1 min read

Impact Fertilisers proudly welcomes Tim Rhook as the area sales manager for Victoria west, a key addition to the team.

Commentary

How to de-escalate conflict with empathy

Sept. 16, 2023 | 4 min read

Knowing how to de-escalate conflict is a vital leadership skill. Whether it’s defusing a heated meeting, dealing with personality clashes, or differing opinions between staff, navigating competing priorities, or supporting your people through the stress of change.

Summer cropping

Qld summer crops take hit from dry: ABARES

Sept. 16, 2023 | 2 min read

Summer crop production in Queensland is forecast to decline by 36% to 1.6 million tonnes in 2023–24 to around the 10-year average, with big reductions in sorghum and cotton production, according to ABARES Australian Crop Report: September edition.

Summer cropping

Improved 2,4-D widens weed control options

Sept. 15, 2023 | 4 min read

Colex-D herbicide, which is an advanced 2,4-D formulation, is providing better options for agronomist Adrian Nelson at NU Rural, Quirindi on the New South Wales Liverpool Plains.

Animal nutrition & supplements - Cattle health

Cattle selection for nitrogen use efficiency

Sept. 15, 2023 | 2 min read

A simple test to select nitrogen-efficient cattle is the outcome of years of research at The University of Queensland.

On The Move

New faces at Agsafe

Sept. 14, 2023 | 2 min read

Joining Agsafe is Osmond Udayanga, recently appointed project officer for the new bagMUSTER initiative. He will maintain the bagMUSTER database management system and ensure data security, reliability, performance, and integrity.

Summer cropping - Technology in agriculture

Customers love Wengfu fertbook Dealer module

Sept. 14, 2023 | 3 min read

Wengfu Australia continues to lead the industry with faster more efficient ways for their customers to access their fertiliser requirements.

Summer cropping

New tool to forecast fall armyworm migrations

Sept. 14, 2023 | 2 min read

The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a moth pest native to the Americas that causes major damage to economically important grains such as maize, rice, sorghum, sugarcane, and wheat, as well as other vegetable crops and cotton.

Merchandise

Three novel products from AgNova

Sept. 13, 2023 | 2 min read

Growers of strawberries, olives, grapes, citrus, tree nuts, cane berries, pome, stone and tropical fruits are amongst those who will benefit from the latest novel crop protection products being introduced by AgNova Technologies.