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Bayer podcasts make a mark in ag sector

Rural Business Sept. 6, 2022



Agriculture is a busy place at the best of times, so cutting through the noise to deliver concise, relevant information is a challenge.

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Haifa’s new SA and NSW agronomist

On The Move Sept. 5, 2022



Haifa Australia has welcomed the appointment of Sheri Robinson to the role of sales agronomist for the South Australia and the Riverina region in New South Wales.

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S&W Seeds MD international

On The Move Sept. 4, 2022



S&W Seed Company is pleased to announce that Cameron Henley has been appointed as managing director – international business.

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Maxcare’s new CSM

On The Move Sept. 4, 2022



MaxCare is very excited to welcome Karen Wines to its team.

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AGT’s new variety support manager WA

On The Move Sept. 4, 2022



AGT has welcomed well known WA agriculture identity Floyd Sullivan to a newly established variety support role.

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Syngenta's new pest manager

On The Move Sept. 4, 2022



Jessica Georgeson has been appointed marketing manager for Syngenta’s Professional Pest Management division, replacing Nicole Tyzak.

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Dealing with transport incidents

Transport Sept. 3, 2022



It’s something we all want to avoid, but it’s something that occurs every day on our roads, and when you’re transporting dangerous goods or hazardous chemicals, the consequences of an incident on the road can be dire.

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Koch expands its Vic team

On The Move Sept. 3, 2022



Koch Fertiliser Australia (KFAus) is excited to announce a new commercial team member to grow and better support its Victorian footprint in line with the company’s core vision to better align with customers’ requirements.

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Nutrien joins AusAgritech as partner

Agribusiness Sept. 3, 2022



Nutrien Ag Solutions and the Australian Agritech Association (AusAgritech) have announced Nutrien Ag Solutions’s membership of the Association as a corporate partner to further nurture the potential of the rapidly growing agritech sector and the emerging talent within it.

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New biocontrol agent fights fleabane threat

Agribusiness Sept. 2, 2022



The fungus only infects flaxleaf fleabane, while all non-target plant species tested were resistant to it.

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Incitec Pivot buys Yara Nipro liquids

Agribusiness Sept. 2, 2022



Incitec Pivot Fertilisers (IPF) has announced it has reached an agreement with Yara Australia to acquire the Yara Nipro liquid fertiliser business in Australia. The acquisition worth around $20 million is subject to ACCC clearance.

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NEW BIOCONTROL PIPELINE OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO REDUCE NATIONAL WEED BILL

Biologicals Sept. 1, 2022



Weeds are estimated to cost Australia $5 billion every year and a new strategy has identified biocontrol as a cost-effective and sustainable way to control widespread established weeds.

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Unique fungicide for downy mildew in grapes

Fungicides Aug. 31, 2022



Widespread testing for downy mildew resistance to fungicides in grapevines has revealed varying levels of sensitivity in different regions, dialling up the pressure on existing disease management programs and highlighting the need for new fungicides.

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New fungicides help manage resistance

Fungicides Herbicide & fungicide resistance Aug. 28, 2022



New crop fungicide releases are becoming key additions to growers’ disease management programs – helping to improve disease control, expand their spray options and assist fungicide resistance management, as well as extend crop greening benefits.

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Datamars Tru-Test WOW relaunched

Fencing, livestock handling & ID Aug. 26, 2022



Agricultural technology company, Datamars Livestock, has evolved and relaunched its Tru-Test in-paddock Walk Over Weighing (WOW) cattle weighing product line.

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