Rural Business News

Merchandise

Infinito controls disease

March 9, 2024 | 3 min read

Keeping disease pressure under control is a cornerstone of 75-years of high-quality vegetable production for the Taylor family.

Agribusiness

Townie makes mark on dairy

March 7, 2024 | 2 min read

After growing up as a self-confessed townie, Penny Welch has embraced the genetics industry and been rewarded for encouraging a new generation.

Rural Business

Wet seasons encourage ryegrass growth

March 1, 2024 | 4 min read

Wet seasons encourage ryegrass growth. Better-than-average seasons across southern NSW in recent years have resulted in an increase in the annual ryegrass seedbank in many paddocks, highlighting the need to look at a wide range of weed control strategies.

Market insight - Seed treatments & coatings

Victrato seed treatment to hit market

Feb. 14, 2024 | 2 min read

This winter will mark the beginning of a new era in Australian cereal production, with Victrato seed treatment hitting the market.

Management

Agriculture set to bounce back in 2024 says Rabobank

Feb. 13, 2024 | 6 min read

Australia’s agricultural sector is “moving confidently into 2024”, with an overall positive outlook for the nation’s farmers and agribusiness industries in the year ahead, Rabobank says in its newly-released annual outlook.

Market insight - Seed treatments & coatings

NEM fast-tracks sustainable production

Feb. 13, 2024 | 2 min read

In an era of rising awareness about the positive environmental impact of biological farming practices, New Edge Microbials (NEM) has created a convenient twist to the GRDC’s double inoculation research and step towards sustainable agriculture with its innovative legume double inoculation method.

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Market insight

Control weeds with Ultro

Feb. 11, 2024 | 4 min read

Grain growers are taking up the opportunity to reduce grass weed populations on their properties with a new mode of action pulse crop herbicide that is relieving the pressure on traditional options and helping to clean-up paddocks for future crops.

Cattle health - Market insight

Effective weaning = thriving calves

Feb. 10, 2024 | 3 min read

As a beef farmer it is important to get the transition of weaning your stock right. An effective weaning strategy ensures calves continue to thrive, develop and improve body condition.

Cattle health - Market insight

Cattle bolus for cattle health

Feb. 10, 2024 | 2 min read

Launched in Australia in 2023, the revolutionary and unique Cosecure Cattle Bolus is now available from Abbey Animal Health.

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Market insight

Early herbicide strategy boosts results

Feb. 10, 2024 | 4 min read

Problems controlling annual ryegrass and wild radish weeds in WA’s northern agricultural zone after years of narrow cropping rotations and repeated use of popular herbicides is well-known across the country.

Cattle health - Market insight

ProviCo hosts farm health forum

Feb. 9, 2024 | 2 min read

An upcoming ProviCo Calf Health Forum will provide an excellent opportunity for the industry to gain insights from international experts while connecting with fellow professionals.

Cattle health - Market insight

Improved productivity in a bolus.

Feb. 8, 2024 | 2 min read

In modern livestock management, ensuring optimal performance in cattle is essential for both the economic success of the farm and the welfare of the animal.

Commentary

Farmers ignored in climate change fight

Feb. 7, 2024 | 3 min read

On average, farmers estimate their incomes had reduced by 15.7 per cent due to climate change according to the farmer voice survey, an independent global research project commissioned by life science company Bayer.

Market insight - Sheep care & health

Prevalence of liver fluke increases

Feb. 7, 2024 | 4 min read

The latest report of the National Sheep Health Monitoring Project shows the percentage of sheep carcases infested with liver fluke almost doubled between 2020/21 to 2022/23.

Merchandise

Overcoming the challenges of hard water

Feb. 6, 2024 | 1 min read

Hard water usually contains elevated levels of calcium and magnesium ions and has been a long term challenge for many growers right across the country.