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Spring horticulture & viticulture

Microscopic organisms to increase crop yields

Aug. 22, 2023 | 2 min read
Scientists are investigating whether root systems packed with certain combinations of tiny living things – or microbiomes – result in a more productive plant with the aim of developing new products to increase yield.
Agribusiness

Government takes action against APVMA

Aug. 21, 2023 | 3 min read
The Albanese Government will take firm action to ensure the integrity of Australia’s agricultural and veterinary chemicals regulation system, following the release of a report detailing serious allegations concerning the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
Fodder conservation & pasture

Unique new method controls woody weeds

Aug. 20, 2023 | 3 min read
Landholders will soon be able to better control invasive woody weeds in pastoral and grazing land with the help of Method 240SL herbicide, featuring a new active ingredient to Australia.
Merchandise

Drench status essential in effectiveness

Aug. 19, 2023 | 3 min read
Animal health advisors have been urged to assist their customers to conduct a DrenchCheck this summer to determine the efficacy of their proposed sheep drench.
Rural Business

#SafetySwagger Photo competition launched

Aug. 19, 2023 | 3 min read
Syngenta Australia, in collaboration with #PlantASeedForSafety, is excited to announce the launch of a captivating photo competition as their first joint project.
Merchandise

Strike cattle tick, early and hard!

Aug. 18, 2023 | 4 min read
The strategic application of a long-acting chemical treatment at the start of the tick season plays a critical role in minimising the build-up of the tick population on pastures and cattle.
On The Move

Elanco boosts sales team

Aug. 18, 2023 | 3 min read
Leading animal health company, Elanco, has announced the appointment of three new territory managers, Patrick Dooley (Central NSW), Kathleen Currie (Central Queensland) and Jasmine Marshall (Central Victoria).
Agribusiness

Elders’ wool centre opens over in west

Aug. 18, 2023 | 1 min read
Elders’ new wool handling business has commenced operations at Rockingham in Western Australia.
Agribusiness

CSD removes seed treatment restrictions

Aug. 17, 2023 | 3 min read
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) in relation to potentially anti-competitive provisions in its agreements with agents.
Rural Business

Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year awards

Aug. 16, 2023 | 4 min read
The 2023 Bayer Cotton Growers of the Year Johannes and Scarlett Roellgen from the Darling Downs say their agronomist, information sharing among farmers, and Cotton Australia’s myBMP program are important factors in their success.
Merchandise

Resistance key to future sustainability

Aug. 16, 2023 | 2 min read
Australia has strong farming sustainability credentials compared to other major agricultural producing countries according to a new report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).
Merchandise

Critical time for mineral deficiencies

Aug. 16, 2023 | 4 min read
Animal health advisors have a key role in reminding their customers to monitor mineral levels in their livestock and to take steps to address any potential deficiencies.
Rural Business

Ag demonstrates its sustainability cred

Aug. 16, 2023 | 2 min read
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has announced its continuing partnership with the Australian Government to further develop the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF).
Spring horticulture & viticulture

Luna Experience set to benefit vegie growers

Aug. 15, 2023 | 3 min read
Tomato, capsicum, cucurbit and bulb vegetable growers are now set to benefit from a new effective fungicide option following new registrations for Bayer Crop Science’s Luna Experience.
Agribusiness

GPA visits Nufarm facility

Aug. 15, 2023 | 1 min read
Last month GPA Members gathered in Melbourne for the 2023 AGM and GPA Policy Council meeting.

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