Rural Business News

On The Move

John McKillop joins Herron Todd White

Aug. 22, 2023 | 2 min read

Prominent rural identity John McKillop is joining Australia’s largest independent valuation and advisory firm, Herron Todd White as executive director of agribusiness effective 14 August 2023.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

Microscopic organisms to increase crop yields

Aug. 22, 2023 | 2 min read

Scientists are investigating whether root systems packed with certain combinations of tiny living things – or microbiomes – result in a more productive plant with the aim of developing new products to increase yield.

Agribusiness

Government takes action against APVMA

Aug. 21, 2023 | 3 min read

The Albanese Government will take firm action to ensure the integrity of Australia’s agricultural and veterinary chemicals regulation system, following the release of a report detailing serious allegations concerning the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).

Fodder conservation & pasture

Unique new method controls woody weeds

Aug. 20, 2023 | 3 min read

Landholders will soon be able to better control invasive woody weeds in pastoral and grazing land with the help of Method 240SL herbicide, featuring a new active ingredient to Australia.

Merchandise

Drench status essential in effectiveness

Aug. 19, 2023 | 3 min read

Animal health advisors have been urged to assist their customers to conduct a DrenchCheck this summer to determine the efficacy of their proposed sheep drench.

Rural Business

#SafetySwagger Photo competition launched

Aug. 19, 2023 | 3 min read

Syngenta Australia, in collaboration with #PlantASeedForSafety, is excited to announce the launch of a captivating photo competition as their first joint project.

Merchandise

Strike cattle tick, early and hard!

Aug. 18, 2023 | 4 min read

The strategic application of a long-acting chemical treatment at the start of the tick season plays a critical role in minimising the build-up of the tick population on pastures and cattle.

On The Move

Elanco boosts sales team

Aug. 18, 2023 | 3 min read

Leading animal health company, Elanco, has announced the appointment of three new territory managers, Patrick Dooley (Central NSW), Kathleen Currie (Central Queensland) and Jasmine Marshall (Central Victoria).

Agribusiness

Elders’ wool centre opens over in west

Aug. 18, 2023 | 1 min read

Elders’ new wool handling business has commenced operations at Rockingham in Western Australia.

Agribusiness

CSD removes seed treatment restrictions

Aug. 17, 2023 | 3 min read

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) in relation to potentially anti-competitive provisions in its agreements with agents.

Rural Business

Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year awards

Aug. 16, 2023 | 4 min read

The 2023 Bayer Cotton Growers of the Year Johannes and Scarlett Roellgen from the Darling Downs say their agronomist, information sharing among farmers, and Cotton Australia’s myBMP program are important factors in their success.

Merchandise

Resistance key to future sustainability

Aug. 16, 2023 | 2 min read

Australia has strong farming sustainability credentials compared to other major agricultural producing countries according to a new report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).

Merchandise

Critical time for mineral deficiencies

Aug. 16, 2023 | 4 min read

Animal health advisors have a key role in reminding their customers to monitor mineral levels in their livestock and to take steps to address any potential deficiencies.

Rural Business

Ag demonstrates its sustainability cred

Aug. 16, 2023 | 2 min read

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has announced its continuing partnership with the Australian Government to further develop the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF).

Spring horticulture & viticulture

Luna Experience set to benefit vegie growers

Aug. 15, 2023 | 3 min read

Tomato, capsicum, cucurbit and bulb vegetable growers are now set to benefit from a new effective fungicide option following new registrations for Bayer Crop Science’s Luna Experience.