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Farmers urged to take the ‘Spray Pledge’

Agribusiness March 4, 2023



South Australian grain producers are being urged to take the ‘Spray Pledge’ in a new industry-led initiative launched by Grain Producers South Australia (GPSA) in partnership with CropLife to highlight the importance of applying crop protection products responsibly.

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Cotton exports may hit $5b

Agribusiness March 4, 2023



Official government data has revealed Australian cotton’s significant financial contribution to rural and regional communities with cotton contributing over 10% of gross crop value in 24 local government areas (LGA’s) in the 2020/21 season.

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SA’s Growers Supplies to join Delta Ag

Agribusiness March 3, 2023



Growers Supplies (SA) is the latest independent reseller making the decision to merge with Delta Agribusiness. The merger becomes effective 1 April 2023.

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Nutrien named top graduate employer in ag

Agribusiness March 2, 2023



Nutrien Ag Solutions has been recognised as the number one graduate employer in Australia for careers in the environment and agriculture sector.

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Vaccine for pigs to stop deadly JEV

Agribusiness March 2, 2023



Scientists at The University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a novel vaccine for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in pigs, to help stop the spread of the disease in Australia.

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Farm incomes to ease in 22–23: ABARES

Agribusiness March 1, 2023



Farm cash income for all broadacre farms is projected to decrease nationally by around 7 per cent to average $327,000 per farm in 2022–23 but remain 46% above the 10-year average.

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STartUP cereal crops after the wet harvest

Seed treatments & coatings Seeds Feb. 28, 2023



With the potential for another wet start to the planting season, the seed being used for this year’s planting may be impacted with a number of issues such as water stress (either too much or perhaps too little), insects or diseases.

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HGP market tipped to rapidly recover

Cattle health Feb. 27, 2023



Excellent seasonal conditions in many parts of northern Australia, increased breeder numbers and buoyant beef prices means the Hormonal Growth Promotant (HGP) market is being tipped to quickly recover to pre-drought levels.

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Sow certainty on farm with proven endophyte

Seed treatments & coatings Seeds Feb. 27, 2023



Endophytes can take pasture performance and persistence to the next level by protecting pastures from insects after your seed treatment wears off.

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New EverGol Energy gets the tick of approval

Seed treatments & coatings Seeds Feb. 25, 2023



The trialing of the new EverGol Energy formulation in the field has shown it’s a winner for grain growers, seed grader operators and agronomists, according to Bayer.

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Money in boosting minerals in cattle

Cattle health Feb. 25, 2023



Cattle producers are reaping the benefits of improved herd fertility, increased weight gain and fewer stock losses thanks to the strategic use of a trace mineral injection.

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Cloud app harnesses animal performance data

Cattle health Feb. 25, 2023



Easier access to animal performance data and the ability to easily monitor and edit it, is becoming increasingly important as producers face ever increasing demands on their time.

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Welcome addition to pain management at marking

Cattle health Feb. 24, 2023



Marking time will soon be upon us once again and with the welcome addition of a new pain relief product over-the-counter (OTC) in rural reseller stores, there is no better time to remind producers of the importance of providing adequate pain relief to calves and lambs at marking.

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The impact of BRD on young, pastured cattle

Cattle health Feb. 24, 2023



Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a problem that is commonly identified in young, growing cattle (including non-feedlot cattle).

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How can I use the pulse phase to combat weeds?

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides Feb. 23, 2023



‘How can I strengthen the pulse phase to combat weeds?’ with Dr Jason Brand, Agriculture Victoria Research, Horsham.

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