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Rural Business

Can diverse weed management push resistant weed numbers down?

April 1, 2025 | 4 min read

There is good evidence across Australia that farming systems using diverse weed control strategies are better placed to resist new weed incursions and loss of herbicide efficacy.

Movers & Shakers

Niven to lead Nbryo team in ET strategy

March 31, 2025 | 2 min read

An executive with a track record in animal health, dairy farming and bovine genetics has been appointed to lead a company changing the face of the global beef and dairy industries by developing breakthrough embryo transfer technology.

Movers & Shakers

Diederich steps into top job

March 31, 2025 | 2 min read

BioWish Technologies, a global provider of biotechnology solutions, has named Bill Diederich as chief executive.

Movers & Shakers

New chief executive for Crop Smart

March 28, 2025 | 1 min read

Crop Smart has appointed Sam Hole as new chief executive from April 1.

Movers & Shakers

Fresh direction for Kynetec

March 28, 2025 | 3 min read

Kynetec, a global leader in data, analytics and insights in agriculture, animal health and nutrition has announced the acquisition of Freshlogic, a premier provider of data-driven insights and market intelligence in Australia's horticultural and fresh food industries.

Agribusiness - News

Another solid cotton season tipped

March 27, 2025 | 2 min read

Cotton picking is underway in Central Queensland with growers in the region recording average results despite the slow start to the season and late rain.

Agribusiness - News

Drive change with a 2026 Nuffield scholarship

March 27, 2025 | 2 min read

Nuffield Australia has opened applications for its 2026 scholarships, calling on the next crop of Australian agriculturalists to be curious, drive change and help their industry thrive.

Agribusiness - News

Tassie berry happy with conference

March 26, 2025 | 2 min read

Australia’s international berry conference Berry Quest 2025 has been held in Tasmania, showcasing the latest innovations and discussing key issues for the industry including growing techniques, packaging, marketing, export development, biosecurity labour.

Agribusiness - News

Low interest loans for low emissions machinery

March 25, 2025 | 2 min read

Farmers for Climate Action (FCA)has warmly welcomed news that low-emissions heavy equipment, trucks and utes will be eligible for low-interest loans under a new scheme supported by the Federal Government.

Agribusiness - News

AUSVEG welcomes biosecurity tax withdrawal

March 24, 2025 | 2 min read

AUSVEG has welcomed the Government’s decision to discharge the Biosecurity Protection Levy legislation from the Senate.

Agsafe

Best practices for placarding in AgVet retail premises

March 21, 2025 | 2 min read

Placarding is essential for maintaining safety and regulatory compliance in agricultural and veterinary (AgVet)retail premises.

Market insight - Snail & slug control

Precision, power and performance – Slugoff leads the way

March 21, 2025 | 3 min read

Since its launch both in Australia and New Zealand local farmers and their agronomists have continued to be impressed at the superior effectiveness in both broadacre and high value horticulture situations, ensuring Sluggoff is the first choice molluscicide choice in all-weather situations.

Rural Business

New canola weed strategies deliver for growers

March 19, 2025 | 4 min read

Growers are increasingly adopting latest herbicide strategies in canola for improved weed control longer into seasons and cleaner paddocks in following years, as well as to reduce pressure on traditional chemistries.

Rural Business

BASF prepares for the launch of a novel rice insecticide

March 19, 2025 | 3 min read

BASF has started the registration for Prexio Active, a new insecticide active ingredient designed specifically to manage all four rice hopper species.

Merchandise

Rabbait ready for the year of the rabbit

March 18, 2025 | 2 min read

Rabbit populations are increasing across the southern states due to favourable breeding conditions coupled with apparent declines in the effectiveness of bio-controls, ACTA general manager Bradley Power says in 2025 there is again an increasing reliance on baiting to help control rabbit numbers - resellers and government agencies are relying on ACTA Rabbit pindone oat and carrot baits.

Rural Business News

Can diverse weed management push resistant weed numbers down?

Niven to lead Nbryo team in ET strategy

Diederich steps into top job

New chief executive for Crop Smart

Fresh direction for Kynetec

Another solid cotton season tipped

Drive change with a 2026 Nuffield scholarship

Tassie berry happy with conference

Low interest loans for low emissions machinery

AUSVEG welcomes biosecurity tax withdrawal

Best practices for placarding in AgVet retail premises

Precision, power and performance – Slugoff leads the way

New canola weed strategies deliver for growers

BASF prepares for the launch of a novel rice insecticide

Rabbait ready for the year of the rabbit

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