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Record broken for 2023 Hort Connections

Agribusiness April 8, 2023



Preparations for Hort Connections 2023 are well underway, with the Trade Show sold out two months before the doors open, new speakers and events added to the event program, and AUSVEG opening funding opportunities for growers to attend the event.

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Distribution centre iAuditor checklists

Agribusiness Agsafe April 7, 2023



Agsafe conduct assessments for distribution centres (primarily transport or logistics premises storing products on behalf of the chemical manufacturers) using the standard Premises Assessment tools.

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Seeds expert in global role at BASF Seeds

On The Move Seeds April 7, 2023



After four years leading the Australian Seed Federation (ASF), Osman Mewett has joined BASF Agricultural Solutions as a global regulatory policy manager within the Seeds and Traits team.

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Zoetis-Jurox single entity from 1 March

Agribusiness April 6, 2023



The Zoetis and Jurox businesses were integrated under the Zoetis umbrella in Australia on 1 March 2023. This follows the completion of the acquisition of the Jurox business by Zoetis on 30 September 2022.

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Elders acquires Emms Mooney

Agribusiness April 6, 2023



Elders has announced the acquisition of Emms Mooney, a livestock and real estate agency business on 1 March 2023.

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Nutrien Ag invests in WeedSmart

Agribusiness April 5, 2023



Nutrien Ag Solutions, the world’s largest provider of crop inputs and farm services, has recently signed up as a silver partner of the WeedSmart herbicide stewardship program.

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New permits to protect wheat crops

Agribusiness Grain protection April 5, 2023



Australian grain producers have gained approval of new permits issued by the federal regulator to help manage and control fungicide resistant powdery mildew in wheat.

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Fertilizer Australia Conference

Agribusiness Fertilisers April 4, 2023



The Australian fertiliser industry’s highlight annual event – the 2023 Fertilizer Australia Conference is taking place in Adelaide from 12–14 September 2023.

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Herbicide MoA classification update

Agribusiness April 3, 2023



Herbicide mode of action (MoA) classifications have been updated internationally to capture new active constituents and ensure the MoA classification system is globally relevant.

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Corteva buys Symborg and Stoller

Agribusiness April 2, 2023



Corteva has cemented its position as a global leader in the rapidly expanding biologicals market after completing the acquisitions of Symborg.

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Agsafe to add recycling for soft plastics

Agsafe March 24, 2023



Agsafe is very pleased to announce that bagMUSTER – an initiative of CropLife Australia in strategic partnership with the Australian Seeds Federation, will join with Australia’s longest running agricultural waste management program drumMUSTER.

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Reflect protects delicate crops from the sun

Fertilisers March 22, 2023



With hotter summer temperatures and sunshine hours, crops and growers are under increasing thermic and hydric stress.

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Enzymes prove worth in Australia’s winter crops

Fertilisers March 21, 2023



Trials across Australian crops over several seasons have consistently proved the economic and environmental advantages of adding specific enzymes for more efficient use of fertiliser and soil nutrients.

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'Chelates ain’t chelates' when feeding plants iron

Fertilisers March 20, 2023



“Oils ain’t oils”, as many will long recall, and when it comes to supplying iron for plant nutrition according to your soil’s pH level, “chelates ain’t chelates” either.

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Wengfu Aust’s fertbook app is a game changer!

Fertilisers March 19, 2023



Wengfu Australia continues to lead the industry with faster, more efficient ways for its customers to access their fertiliser requirements.

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