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Nuffield appoints 2015 scholar as chief executive

April 8, 2026 | 1 min read
After an extensive national search, Nuffield Australia has appointed 2015 Nuffield Scholar Andy Clarke as the organisation’s new chief executive.
Market insight

Proven slug and snail protection in all conditions

April 7, 2026 | 3 min read
With the growing season kicking off from March-May and the expected rainfall, slugs and snails will again be a concerning factor this season.
Management

Why honesty is an undervalued leadership superpwer

April 7, 2026 | 4 min read
Across cultures, one of the most consistent research findings is people show a strong stated preference for truth.
Commentary

Australian beef export volumes tested by new China quota

April 6, 2026 | 4 min read
Australia’s beef exports are set to face some of the biggest adjustments compared with other international exporters as new import quotas announced by China in late last year reshape the global beef trade, Rabobank says in a newly-released report.
Market insight

Time to ‘fine-tune’ lime, amelioration activities

April 3, 2026 | 3 min read
While there has been a strong trend in liming and amelioration progress in WA agriculture for improved crop production, there are still significant opportunities to fine-tune applications, target specific areas for remediation and apply crop nutrients more strategically.
Agsafe

bagMuster expands Tasmania

April 2, 2026 | 1 min read
bagMUSTER has officially expanded into Tasmania, marking the program’s first new state rollout since its establishment in Victoria.
Market insight - Snail & slug control

Mesurol snail and slug bait – trusted performance standing the test of time

April 2, 2026 | 3 min read
For more than 27 years, Australian vegetable and fruit growers have relied on a distinctive blue snail and slug bait to protect some of the nation’s highest value crops.
Agribusiness - News

Industry needs budget backup

April 1, 2026 | 2 min read
Australian farmers are calling for long-term investment rather than short-term budget measures, with the National Farmers’ Federation saying its 2026–27 pre-budget submission is focused on practical policy settings to support the future of the sector.
Market insight - Snail & slug control

Nail your snails with Agribait’s Snailex

April 1, 2026 | 1 min read
Snailex has long been a cost effective and highly efficacious control of damaging mollusc species.
Fertilisers - Market insight

How Sonic Essentials is redefining crop nutrition

March 31, 2026 | 4 min read
As farming systems evolve, growers are navigating variable seasons and tighter margins with an increasing focus on efficiency, planning, and informed decision-making.
Agribusiness - News

CSIRO unveils new tool to help farmers measure environmental footprint

March 31, 2026 | 2 min read
Farmers across Australia will be able to use FarmPrint to evaluate and communicate the environmental footprint of their agricultural production.
Rural Business

Outmanoeuvre clethodim resistance in legume rotations

March 30, 2026 | 4 min read
Chris Davey, WeedSmart agronomist in South Australia, has been tracking clethodim resistance in annual ryegrass on farms within his client group on the northern Yorke Peninsula.
Rural Business

Residuals which don’t lock up your rotation

March 30, 2026 | 5 min read
In the northern grains region, it can be difficult to implement effective consecutive sprays across the whole fallow area after every summer rain event.
Rural Business

UMS signals new chapter with new look

March 27, 2026 | 2 min read
UMS is entering a new phase of growth, combining a refreshed national identity with increased investment in research and development resulting in exceptional results as published in the recent Dairy Australia forage value index (FVI).
Merchandise

Why simple, safe spray systems matter on big country

March 26, 2026 | 3 min read
For Lisa Kearines, farming at scale brings a different set of pressures. Working with Ogden Pastoral Company in central NSW, Lisa helps manage a large mixed operation spread across seven properties, stretching roughly 140km.

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Inside this issue
Harnessing AI to transform agriculture
Chemical free future for fly strike
Harvest declaration submission now simpler and faster
Sorghum trials aim to improve summer fodder for SA growers
Make the most of your N strategy
Twists and turns for a rewarding career
Why AI governance is now a core leadership
INSIGHTS: Adjuvants & Spray application; Winter Cropping; Winter pastures & forage
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