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Bayer’s new comms manager

On The Move Oct. 30, 2023



Shaun Lindhe has joined Bayer as crop science communications manager, working to build and protect the reputation of Bayer’s Crop Science division with key stakeholders, including customers, media and industry.

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#PlantASeedForSafety winners announced

Rural Business Oct. 30, 2023



Syngenta Australia, in partnership with #PlantASeedForSafety, is excited to announce the winner of the highly anticipated #SafetySwagger photo competition during National Safe Work Month (October).

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30/30 vision for pre-em grass weed control

Resistance management Oct. 29, 2023



BASF launched their 30/30 Plan last year to help growers get the best of both worlds: introducing a fresh pre-emergent mode of action to ease resistance pressure while continuing to make the most of what’s already working.

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WA orchards beat rising weevil damage

Resistance management Oct. 29, 2023



Limited chemical control options and high reliance on the Group 22a insecticide, indoxacarb, for control of weevils in pome and stone fruit orchards throughout South West WA always meant a new option would be warmly welcomed.

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From Telex to OPAS and everything in between

Profile Oct. 29, 2023



Greg O’Neil reflects on 40 years with the business.

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NFF opposes Labor’s Basin Plan rewrite

Agribusiness Oct. 29, 2023



The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), together with other peak bodies, including Cotton Australia, has strongly opposed the proposed rewriting of the Murray Darling Basin Plan which was debated in the House of Representatives in October before going before the Senate.

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Why EQ is vital during uncertain times

Commentary Management Oct. 29, 2023



The importance of emotional intelligence in leadership is not a new concept, at a time when the pace of change and rate of uncertainty seems to be accelerating worldwide, the need for business leaders to develop their EQ has never been more important, writes Leah Mether.

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Workforce shortages worsen: AUSVEG

Agribusiness Oct. 28, 2023



More than a year on from the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit, AUSVEG says the crippling workforce shortages facing Australian vegetable growers have only worsened, and many growers are now reconsidering their future as vegetable producers.

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Pest control vital for higher canola yields

Resistance management Oct. 28, 2023



As the canola business continues to grow across the country, many growers are looking to achieve higher yields through better control of insect pests.

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New powdery mildew option in cucurbits

Merchandise Oct. 28, 2023



Powdery mildew is a persistent adversary Australian cucurbit growers deal with each year in their melon, squash, zucchini and cucumber crops.

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Satellite-based liquid monitoring

Merchandise Oct. 27, 2023



Known for their innovation in the animal performance and electric fencing spaces, Gallagher is launching a new range focussed on measuring tank performance and making it easy for Australians to stay on top of their most important resource: their water.

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Dropping of levy offers benefits

Agribusiness Agsafe Oct. 26, 2023



Agsafe’s highly successful drumMUSTER program is switching from a levy to a more efficient fee-for-service income model, delivering benefits to the agvet sector.

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Red tape cut on non-GMO exports

Agribusiness Oct. 25, 2023



Meeting the export premium market certification requirements for non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) produce has just been made cheaper, easier, and more efficient for Australian farmers.

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Elders buys Eureka! toll business

Agribusiness Oct. 24, 2023



Elders has announced the acquisition of Eureka! group, a leading research, development, registration and formulation business for agricultural chemicals and other agricultural products.

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Chromosomes feature in evolution of resistance

Resistance management Oct. 20, 2023



Some things are hard to understand: mayonnaise on fries, lemon in beer, the latest paper published by the AHRI team!

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