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Simplifying calf rearing

Cattle health Merchandise April 19, 2023



“Helping farmers achieve the best possible results with the resources they have available.” This is the outcome that MaxCare is trying to achieve with their clients, says Maxum business manager Tom Newton.

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Troy Butec a game changer for resellers

Merchandise April 19, 2023



Previously available only via vet channels, Troy Animal Healthcare has announced the launch of Butec in over-the-counter channels.

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New, improved Frequency herbicide

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides Merchandise April 19, 2023



Wheat and barley growers now have access to the most adaptable Group 27 product on the market, thanks to BASF’s new and improved Frequency herbicide that offers excellent control of hard to manage broadleaf weeds such as fleabane, sowthistle, buckwheat/bindweed, wireweed, wild radish, bifora and capeweed.

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Numnuts NumOcaine in store for lamb marking

Merchandise Sheep care & health April 18, 2023



Numnuts, the dual-action tool that delivers fast-acting pain relief while applying rubber rings during lamb castration and tail docking, has now appeared on the shelves of rural stores in preparation for the 2023 lamb marking season.

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Enzyme trials lift vegetable production

Merchandise April 18, 2023



Recent trials across Australian vegetable crops have proved the economic and environmental advantage of adding specific enzymes for more efficient use of nutrients and other inputs to increase yield and improve produce quality.

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FastStart Cotton Establishment Awards

Rural Business April 17, 2023



South East Queensland continues to produce winning entries in the FastStart Cotton Establishment Awards.

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Think “Stock-whip” as you plan for EOFY

Management April 17, 2023



As another end of financial year approaches, a few simple tax planning actions can help agribusinesses reap the rewards, writes Ross Paterson.

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Vale Ken McKee

Commentary April 15, 2023



“Ken will be remembered as an essential part of our team, and he will be missed by everyone."

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RFDS and Isuzu UTE team up to save lives

Rural Business April 14, 2023



Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has announced a long-term national partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).

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Agribusiness unites on ESG at CEO Summit

Agribusiness April 13, 2023



Agribusiness Australia's CEO Summit – held with more than 40 leaders from Australia's largest and most well-known agribusinesses have united behind the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda as a foundation for collaborative action.

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AIRR & Tuckers hold National Conference

Rural Business April 12, 2023



In mid-February, over 800 delegates from the AIRR & Tuckers reseller group descended onto Adelaide for the first face-to-face conference and trade fair in three years due to a COVID forced hiatus.

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Ag industry character rides off into the sunset

Commentary April 12, 2023



Every so often you come across a real character in the rural industry, and Datamars Livestock stalwart, Gregg Blatchly – ‘Blatch’ to those that know him, is one of those characters. A mountain of a man with a ten gallon hat, he was the very manifestation of the rugged Aussie stockman.

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Agspec’s new WA manager

On The Move April 11, 2023



Agspec Australia welcomes Justin van Elsen, who is the recently appointed Agspec business manager for Western Australia.

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Sumitomo’s CQ sales manager

On The Move April 10, 2023



Sumitomo is pleased to announce that Danita Clark has recently started in the position of regional sales manager for Central Queensland based in Bundaberg.

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New GM at DLF Seeds

On The Move April 9, 2023



DLF Seeds Australia has announced the appointment of Jason Agars as its new General Manager, effective May 15. He will take over from John Stewart, who announced his retirement earlier in the year.

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