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FMC hosts third National Ag Day event

Rural Business Dec. 16, 2022



FMC's hosted its third annual National Ag Day lunch, bringing together agribusiness, peak industry organisations, a major supermarket chain, and agtech companies – all supporting the theme of sustaining innovation in agriculture.

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Seeds professional program launched

Rural Business Dec. 16, 2022



The Australian Seed Federation (ASF) has launched the first education, training and professional development program specifically tailored for the seed industry in Australia.

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Elanco inks Rural Aid partnership deal

Rural Business Dec. 15, 2022



Following an unprecedented incidence of natural disasters, Elanco has entered an initial three-year financial partnership with national charity, Rural Aid to help build the resilience of rural and regional Australia.

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Nutrien’s $150,000 flood support pledge

Rural Business Dec. 14, 2022



Floods and severe weather are continuing to impact communities throughout New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania with 135 local government areas experiencing flooding in recent months.

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$100,000 Zoetis gift to help Beyond Blue

Rural Business Dec. 14, 2022



Zoetis has reached its goal of raising $100,000 for the Beyond Blue Support Service to support good mental health and reduce suicide rates across rural Australia.

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Pasture Trials Network head

On The Move Dec. 13, 2022



The Pasture Trials Network (PTN) recently appointed Tony Butler as executive officer for the organisation.

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Restructure streamlines Elanco roles

On The Move Dec. 12, 2022



Elanco Australasia has announced a new organisational structure to streamline its sales and marketing activities in the farm animal and pet health sectors.

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FMC appoints new ANZ MD

On The Move Dec. 12, 2022



FMC Corporation has named Eric Kalasz as the managing director of its business in Australia and New Zealand, effective 15 November 2022.

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Heading towards a big year in 2023

Agsafe Dec. 11, 2022



If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that you never really know what’s waiting around the corner, Richard Boyce writes.

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Animal Health Australia’s new directors

Agribusiness Dec. 10, 2022



Animal Health Australia (AHA) welcomed two new board directors, Lucinda Corrigan and Stuart Crockett at its 27th Annual General Meeting held recently.

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Croplands buys Sonic spray co.

Agribusiness Dec. 9, 2022



Spray equipment innovators Croplands Equipment has strengthened its Australian manufacturing footprint by acquiring Western Australian owned and operated sprayer manufacturer Sonic Boomsprays.

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Elders MD to retire in 2023

Agribusiness Dec. 8, 2022



The Elders board and CEO and MD, Mark Allison have announced plans for Mr Allison’s retirement, which will occur on or before 14 November 2023.

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IPL delivers record $1bn net profit

Agribusiness Dec. 8, 2022



Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL) has reported net profit after tax (NPAT), excluding individually material items of $1027m – an increase of 186% compared to $359m in the previous corresponding period (pcp).

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Nufarm net profit up 118%

Agribusiness Dec. 7, 2022



Nufarm has announced a strong increase in full year earnings driven by growth across all its business segments in the 12 months ended 30 September 2022.

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Caution required when retaining rain-affected seed

Grain protection Dec. 7, 2022



When harvesting cereal seed for planting in 2023, it pays to consider the potential risks of retaining low protein, rain-damaged grain, says Dr Greg Rebetzke, CSIRO Agriculture and Food’s chief research scientist.

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