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Can drones provide early warning of herbicide resistance?

Aug. 29, 2024 | 3 min read
Finding time to scout for weeds or monitor paddocks after a spray application is almost impossible as growers are typically managing larger cropping areas than ever before.
Rural Business

Heat is on for chickpea research

Aug. 28, 2024 | 3 min read
Fast-tracking the development of chickpea varieties adapted to high temperatures is the focus of a new research project aimed at addressing the challenges facing growers of Australia’s biggest pulse crop.
Rural Business

Stay up to date with new resistance strategies

Aug. 27, 2024 | 2 min read
Climate change poses one of the most significant challenges to pest management and agricultural production Australian farmers and horticultural growers have faced.
Rural Business

Understanding fall armyworm

Aug. 27, 2024 | 5 min read
A high prevalence of fall armyworm in Queensland earlier this year has been a steep learning curve for growers and agronomists, who are working hard to understand the pest’s impact in Australian farming systems.
On The Move

Joules joins Rabobank Down Under

Aug. 26, 2024 | 1 min read
Rabobank has announced the appointment of Paul Joules to its team of Australian and New Zealand research analysts.
On The Move

Delbridge joins global seed board

Aug. 25, 2024 | 1 min read
Australian Seed Federation (ASF) chief executive Katherine Delbridge has been appointed to the board of the International Seed Federation (ISF).
On The Move

Datamars strengthens team

Aug. 25, 2024 | 2 min read
Territory manager Tyler Geist and Territory manager Louise Ryrie
Rural Business

Pharmsmart Animal Health takes control of its destiny

Aug. 25, 2024 | 3 min read
Pharmsmart Animal Health has taken the bold step of establishing its own large-scale manufacturing facility on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast to ensure the business has much greater control of its growth and service to clients.
On The Move

New team members at Granular Products

Aug. 23, 2024 | 2 min read
GRANULAR PRODUCTS APPOINTMENTS O’GRADY Mick O’Grady: Technical sales specialist for north Queensland and Northern Territory GRANULAR PRODUCTS APPOINTMENTS GREEN Lou Green: Technical sales specialist New South Wales
On The Move

Arkle steps into interim GPA role

Aug. 23, 2024 | 1 min read
Interim Grain Producers Australia’s chief executive Pete Arkle.
Agsafe

drumMUSTER evolution and what Drums-to-Drums means for agriculture

Aug. 22, 2024 | 2 min read
With sustainability and environmental responsibility becoming ever more crucial, Agsafe has announced its drumMUSTER program has recently evolved.
On The Move

New faces, new roles at Nufarm

Aug. 22, 2024 | 2 min read
Newly-appointed Nufarm business development manager Sinead Kuchel. New face at Nufarm is field research and development specialist Matthew Buttsworth.
Agribusiness - News

GPA still wants biosecurity overhaul

Aug. 21, 2024 | 2 min read
Grain Producers Australia says taking steps to ensure all parties to Australia’s robust biosecurity system contribute to management costs should be at the forefront of Canberra’s efforts in this area.
Agribusiness - News

Buffel grass declared weed in NT

Aug. 21, 2024 | 2 min read
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed news buffel grass has finally been declared a weed in the Northern Territory, following a similar declaration by South Australia in 2015.
Agribusiness - News

Vaccine trial shows tick promise

Aug. 20, 2024 | 2 min read
A vaccine developed at The University of Queensland has proven highly effective in early trials to address one of the country’s top cattle pests.

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Applications open for future cotton leaders program
APVMA's latest levies
Elders get Delta Ag green light
New technology at Halbury Field Day
Zoetis marks 10-year Beyond Blue partnership
Redox on a roll acrosss country and world
Why perfectionism is the enemy of authentic leadership
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