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drumMUSTER transitions to new model

Dec. 3, 2023 | 2 min read
On January 10 drumMUSTER, Australia’s leading agricultural sector product stewardship program will no longer have the ACCC authorised levy model as its funding mechanism.
Agribusiness

Farmers lead fight on international trade

Dec. 2, 2023 | 2 min read
The Cairns Group Farm Leaders (Farm Leaders) have reinforced their commitment to their vision to create a world with an equitable and enforceable rules-based trading system in agriculture.
Agribusiness

GRDC talks resistance

Dec. 2, 2023 | 2 min read
Pesticide resistance poses challenges for effective pest management in agriculture. But imagine if, by knowing the exact enzymes that exist in a plant or insect, we could use a RAT-like test to determine if resistance is occurring and how it occurs?
Agribusiness

New board for Aussie hort

Dec. 1, 2023 | 2 min read
One new and two returning board directors have joined the grower-owned research and development corporation for Australian horticulture, Hort Innovation.
Agribusiness

Free water tests for farmers

Dec. 1, 2023 | 1 min read
VICCHEM, a trusted name in agrichemical solutions, is thrilled to announce the continuation of their free water test kit, reaffirming their commitment to providing retail partners and growers with valuable insights to optimise the performance of herbicides, insecticides and fungicides.
Market insight

Big news in small JD tractor

Nov. 28, 2023 | 6 min read
John Deere has rolled out its big guns in the smaller tractor, with its new 5ML tractor making its Australian debut at a Mildura high value crop (HVC) field day in early October.
Market insight

Overwatch overachieves

Nov. 27, 2023 | 3 min read
The broadleaf weed control from Overwatch Herbicide in wheat, is helping the subsequent legume phase on the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia.
Market insight

Technology targets weeds

Nov. 26, 2023 | 4 min read
South Australian farmer Tim Williams is looking forward to a farming future with less weed pressure and reduced chemical application.
Market insight

Seed program hits 200

Nov. 25, 2023 | 2 min read
The Australian Seed Federation’s Seed Industry Professional Program is getting runs on the board as fast as Glenn Maxwell – and is about to go right past his world cup 201 in program participants enrolled.
Market insight

Is the honeybee the bee all to pollinate all?

Nov. 25, 2023 | 2 min read
As part of its Australian Pollinator Week participation, CropLife Australia and its members decided their best course of action would be to showcase the extent of pollinators who work hard for agriculture and the environment.
Market insight

Optical sprayer technology returns on investment

Nov. 24, 2023 | 4 min read
Sky rocketing machinery prices have left many growers wondering whether new technologies like optical spot sprayers are profitable and can pay their way.
Market insight

What are the economic benefits of diverse rotations?

Nov. 23, 2023 | 4 min read
Crop rotation choices drive farm profitability. When weeds start to dictate crop choices, input costs inevitably rise.
Agribusiness

Dimethoate ban on fruit

Nov. 22, 2023 | 2 min read
The APVMA has suspended the registration and labels of chemical products containing dimethoate used as a post-harvest dip for fruit with inedible peel (except citrus).
Market insight

Classy facility drives business in Griffith

Nov. 22, 2023 | 3 min read
With a goal to deliver a fit for purpose, targeted agribusiness site, the team at Terra Ag are delighted with their new facility at Griffith.
Market insight

Magic in merlin software

Nov. 21, 2023 | 4 min read
Retail management systems are necessary tools in today’s age of business.

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Canberra commits to national food security
Cattle industry supports guidelines
MOU strengthens grain research
Stronger Rainbow ready to shine for Australian Industry
Fungus the frontline in flebane fight
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Winter cropping Insights
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