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GPA extends spray drift management

Agribusiness Spraying equipment & application June 12, 2023



Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is supporting extended access to a new tool that’s designed to improve sustainable spray drift management best-practice and enhance on-farm productivity.

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New Agspec team member

Agribusiness June 11, 2023



Agspec is excited to announce the appointment of Jeremy Liddle as business manager for southern Queensland and northern NSW. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in horticultural and broadacre cropping systems and will be a great asset to the Agspec team.

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Delta Ag’s incoming CFO

On The Move June 10, 2023



Leading Australian independent rural agribusiness provider, Delta Agribusiness, is proud to announce the appointment of Matt Freeman to the role of CFO following Glenn Findlay’s retirement.

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New silicon fertiliser plant opens in Qld

Agribusiness Fertilisers June 9, 2023



MaxSil – a Brisbane based manufacturer has just begun production of a new patented silicon fertiliser, made from recycled glass at its new $4 million, 15,000 tonne capacity Moreton Bay plant.

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Agsafe Stewardship Conference and Awards

Agribusiness Agsafe June 9, 2023



The Agsafe Stewardship Conference and Awards are being held this year at Sea World Resort on the Gold Coast from 25–27 July.

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Fertiliser prices return to earth

Agribusiness Fertilisers June 7, 2023



Farm fertiliser “affordability” is starting to improve across the globe, with a likely recovery in application in some regions in 2023, according to a recently released report.

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Online agchem supplier FBN exits Australia

Agribusiness June 6, 2023



Online agchem supplier Farmers Business Network (FBN) is reported to have wound up its Australian operations, potentially costing investors millions in the failed venture.

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BASF world’s most valuable chemical brand

Agribusiness June 5, 2023



BASF has once again been named as the world’s most valuable chemical brand for the ninth consecutive year with a brand value estimated at US$8.4 billion.

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Elders results retreat but still on track

Agribusiness Rural Business June 4, 2023



Elders has reported $82.8 million in underlying earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) for the six months to 31 March 2023. Full year underlying EBIT guidance remains on track between $180 million and $200 million.

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Budget brings little joy for ag sector

Agribusiness Management June 3, 2023



There was not much joy in the Federal Budget for the farming and agribusiness sectors, according to RSM Australia’s national agribusiness leader Ross Paterson.

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Syngenta buys Macspred Australia

Agribusiness June 3, 2023



Syngenta has successfully completed the acquisition of Macspred Australia, a business located in Ballarat that specialises in industrial, forestry and non-crop weed control.

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Reminder: new mouse bait reporting

Agribusiness June 2, 2023



Growers and mouse bait retailers are being reminded about new reporting procedures that need to be followed, to enable access to double strength (ZP50) mouse bait products and support best practice application.

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Mark Allison to continue as Elders chief

Agribusiness June 1, 2023



Elders has announced that after a comprehensive domestic and international search, the board of directors of Elders has agreed with Mark Allison that he continue in the role of managing director and chief executive officer.

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How Datamars Livestock can upskill you

Merchandise June 1, 2023



Do you and your team struggle to keep up to date with the diversity of the product range you sell?

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Table grape growth ripe for Northern Australia

Tropical agriculture & sugar cane May 29, 2023



The University of Western Australia (UWA) has launched a four-year research mission to make table grapes one of the most valuable fruit crops in Northern Australia.

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