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Agribusiness

APVMA review “opportunity to improve”

Aug. 12, 2023 | 3 min read

A report on the APVMA authored and released last month by Clayton Utz is a genuine opportunity to further improve APVMA operations, according to CropLife Australia – the peak industry body for the plant science industry.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

Unique new downy mildew fungicide for grapes

Aug. 11, 2023 | 4 min read

Widespread testing for downy mildew resistance to fungicides in grapevines has revealed varying levels of sensitivity in different regions, dialling up the pressure on existing disease management programs and the need for new fungicides.

Merchandise

New Verpixo Adavelt active shines in trial

Aug. 11, 2023 | 2 min read

Growers in the Lockyer Valley have joined agronomists from across Queensland and New South Wales at Elders Gatton Field Day for a powerful demonstration of Verpixo Adavelt active in the control of challenging ascomycete pathogens.

Merchandise

BASF tearless onions an Aussie first

Aug. 10, 2023 | 2 min read

There’s no use crying over onions any longer as Australia’s first crop of Happy Chop – Tearless Onions launched exclusively in Woolworths Supermarkets stores across NSW, Victoria and the ACT from mid-July until September (while stocks last).

Commentary

Horticulture shows resilience in tough times

Aug. 10, 2023 | 3 min read

Despite the significant challenges facing growers over recent years, the vegetable sector continues to show impressive growth and resilience due to the hard work and dedication of its growers who continue to struggle with increasing costs of production and labour shortages, writes Michael Coote.

Fungicides - Merchandise

First Group 11 resistance in fungicides

Aug. 9, 2023 | 2 min read

BASF researchers have detected Australia’s first known instance of genetic mutation affecting Group 11 fungicides.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

New protection for cucurbits & fruiting veg

Aug. 8, 2023 | 2 min read

After proving its value in almond, apple and macadamia orchards and vineyards, Belanty fungicide from BASF is now also registered for use in cucurbits and fruiting vegetables.

Fodder conservation & pasture

Funding helps expand Pasture Trials Network

Aug. 7, 2023 | 2 min read

The Pasture Trials Network (PTN) is going from strength to strength in 2023, according to executive officer Tony Butler who has announced a boost in funding to support the expansion of the program.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

Melons chasing larger slice of Asian market

Aug. 7, 2023 | 3 min read

The peak industry body for the Australian melon industry, Melons Australia, will target opening access to emerging markets in south-east Asia as part of its strategy to grow its export share from eight per cent to 20 per cent over the next five years.

Water supply & irrigation

Prepare for the next El Niño with AquiMax

Aug. 6, 2023 | 3 min read

The Bureau of Meteorology predicts a 70% chance of El Niño in 2023, moving out of the neutral phase. Climate model forecasts suggest significant effects on Australia's primary producers. It is time for growers to consider the impact and costs associated with irrigation water.

Agsafe

Sustainability issues focus of conference

Aug. 5, 2023 | 3 min read

‘Changing Your World on Sustainability, Environment and Safety’ was the topic for the Sustainability Panel at this year’s Agsafe conference.

Agribusiness - Agsafe

Industry unites at Agsafe stewardship conference

Aug. 5, 2023 | 5 min read

The 2023 Agsafe Stewardship Conference and Awards were recently held at Sea World Resort on the Gold Coast. This second iteration of the event saw over 130 agvet industry professionals attending the three days of stewardship related activities, presentations and professional development.

On The Move

Agriprove appoints first Australian GM

Aug. 4, 2023 | 2 min read

Stuart Upton has been appointed as the first general manager Australia of AgriProve – a leading carbon project developer.

Agribusiness - Agsafe

Agvet industry’s Gala Dinner and Awards

Aug. 4, 2023 | 3 min read

Agsafe’s conference and awards evening featured the much-anticipated Agsafe Stewardship Awards, emceed by experienced facilitator and organisational coach Belinda Lowing.

Rural Business

How is Australian ag reducing emissions?

Aug. 3, 2023 | 4 min read

In agriculture, there is a huge amount of debate regarding climate change. Some believe it is occurring and man-made, and some don’t, Mark Allison writes.