Rural Business News

Insecticide - Merchandise

Insecticide combo for canola pests

Sept. 12, 2023 | 4 min read

Exirel insecticide in combination with Parachute spray oil is providing canola growers with an agronomic package to control key insect pests.

Merchandise

Whack lice early for best control

Sept. 11, 2023 | 2 min read

Off-shears or short-wool application remains a key strategic time to achieve effective lice control, according to Elanco senior brand manager – sheep, Dr Kathryn Humphries.

Merchandise

BASF’s new ‘Triple trait’ canola release

Sept. 10, 2023 | 2 min read

True flexibility has arrived with the addition of BASF’s best canola variety yet, InVigor LR 4540P, providing growers with their first opportunity to sow a ‘triple trait’ TruFlex variety.

Merchandise

Miravis Duo "works so well" on cucurbits

Sept. 10, 2023 | 3 min read

If you want to trial a new crop protection product, Queensland is the place to do it. With high temperatures and humidity, disease pressure is at a greater risk and many products are put through the rounds up north.

Agribusiness

New name for leading Aussie manufacturer

Sept. 8, 2023 | 3 min read

Leading Australian manufacturer Graintech, last month launched its brand refresh, GTE Technology as it continues to establish its strong position in the industry.

Rural Business

New Elders Eyre Peninsula trial site

Sept. 8, 2023 | 2 min read

A new broadacre trial site has been established by Elders, focussing on agronomic issues faced by growers on the Eyre Peninsula and beyond.

Rural Business

Seed industry shines at 2023 Gala Dinner

Sept. 7, 2023 | 3 min read

A large contingent of seed industry professionals turned out to celebrate the Australian seed industry as the Australian Seed Federation held their Gala Dinner and Awards evening during ‘Seed Business 2023’.

Rural Business

BASF’s Vic and SA community paddocks

Sept. 7, 2023 | 3 min read

Stemming from last year’s success, the 2023 BASF ‘Community Paddocks’ initiative has extended to two new locations in Paskeville, South Australia and Nhill, Victoria.

Agsafe

bagMUSTER pilot plastics recycling scheme launch

Sept. 6, 2023 | 3 min read

Representatives from Australia’s leading agricultural input industries gathered in Gatton recently to launch the pilot of bagMUSTER, an initiative of CropLife Australia in partnership with the Australian Seed Federation.

On The Move

Nufarm bolsters ranks

Sept. 5, 2023 | 2 min read

Over the last few months Nufarm has welcomed a range of faces into their sales team across the country.

On The Move

Nitro Ag’s new GM

Sept. 4, 2023 | 1 min read

Bill Terry has been appointed general manager of newly established specialty fertiliser company Nitro Ag.

On The Move

Grochem gears up to grow

Sept. 4, 2023 | 3 min read

Two sales professionals with a wealth of experience in horticulture have joined crop protection supplier, Grochem Australia as it strengthens its team for further growth.

Agribusiness

National RD&E partnership for grains

Sept. 3, 2023 | 4 min read

The Australian grains industry will benefit from a renewed focus on grains research, development and extension (RD&E) data and insights with the announcement of a five-year strategic partnership aimed at harnessing analytics to drive the sector’s profitability and global competitiveness.

Agsafe - Transport

Agsafe Industry Standard online

Sept. 3, 2023 | 2 min read

Agsafe has launched its Industry Standard framework for the safe transport, storage and handling of agvet chemicals all in one place – online on the Agsafe website.

Agribusiness

ACCC rules on fertiliser contract terms

Sept. 2, 2023 | 2 min read

Suppliers in the fertiliser industry have agreed to amend their contracts following an ACCC investigation into unfair contract terms.