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APVMA decisions on paraquat/diquat

Aug. 31, 2024 | 4 min read
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published its proposed decisions on the reconsiderations of paraquat and diquat, non-selective herbicides used to control weeds in various agricultural, horticultural, and commercial situations.
Rural Business

Zoetis continues rural mental health support

Aug. 30, 2024 | 3 min read
With a commitment of $800,000 over the last eight years, Zoetis has been a steadfast supporter of Beyond Blue's vital services, which have seen more than 300,000 individuals reach out for assistance in 2023 alone.
Rural Business

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.
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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.
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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, 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.
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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.

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Inside this issue
Harnessing AI to transform agriculture
Chemical free future for fly strike
Harvest declaration submission now simpler and faster
Sorghum trials aim to improve summer fodder for SA growers
Make the most of your N strategy
Twists and turns for a rewarding career
Why AI governance is now a core leadership
INSIGHTS: Adjuvants & Spray application; Winter Cropping; Winter pastures & forage
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