Page 5 - Rural Business News

Merchandise

New 4-in-1 treatment for treating superficial wounds

Oct. 22, 2025 | 2 min read

Dechra Veterinary Products has released a new anaesthetic and antiseptic spray that provides 4-in-1 pain relief and wound care for horses with superficial skin wounds.

Market insight

Corteva’s Intrepid Edge - giving farmers alternative control

Oct. 21, 2025 | 3 min read

Dairy farmers and silage producers in the Northern Rivers region of NSW are relieved to finally have an alternative control option for Fall armyworm (FAW), which has decimated maize crops in the region in several successive seasons.

Merchandise

Effective control of St John’s Wort

Oct. 20, 2025 | 2 min read

The hilly country of Kuloo Station, at Cassilis, in the Hunter region of NSW, has meant controlling weeds has been a challenge.

Market insight

Game changing technology in the spotlight

Oct. 16, 2025 | 1 min read

Delegates at this year’s Dairy Research Foundation Symposium will hear from Tasmanian dairy farmer, Troy Ainslie, about his life changing experience with virtual fencing.

Dairy - Market insight

Gippsland farmer overcomes hill challenge

Oct. 14, 2025 | 4 min read

Ian Hooker loves his hilly farm at Loch in Victoria’s Gippsland region, but it has its drawbacks. Seven years ago, Ian broke his back in a tractor rollover accident, laying him up for nearly two years.

Movers & Shakers

Driving innovation in bio-solutions

Oct. 13, 2025 | 2 min read

With a career spanning three decades in agribusiness, Darren Thomas brings unmatched depth and passion to his role as bio-solutions business manager with De Sangosse across Australia and New Zealand.

Movers & Shakers

Cotton Australia elects new chair and three directors

Oct. 10, 2025 | 1 min read

Cotton Australia has a new chair and two new board members after the annual general meeting, held in Toowoomba.

Movers & Shakers

New livestock event manager

Oct. 9, 2025 | 1 min read

Central Queensland cattle breeder Bonni Geddes has been appointed livestock event manager at Beef Australia.

Commentary

Seasonal conditions on the improve

Oct. 9, 2025 | 4 min read

Rabobank Australia senior analyst, grains and oilseeds, Vitor Pistoia,* looks at global conditions and what they mean on Australia’s bottom line.

Movers & Shakers

AGT’s new variety support officer in WA

Oct. 8, 2025 | 1 min read

Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) has announced Sienna Bergersen is its variety support officer for Western Australia, based at the company’s field crop breeding centre at Northam.

Management

Why emotionally intelligent leaders don’t force change

Oct. 8, 2025 | 3 min read

Change is a bit like having a baby. The lead-up can be huge. It’s like riding an emotional rollercoaster writes Amy Jacobson.*

Rural Business

$20m research partnerships see Australia pioneer world-first FMD vaccine

Oct. 7, 2025 | 2 min read

A world-first biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been developed through a $20 million, five-year research partnership between Meat & Livestock Australia, Tiba Biotech, and the NSW government.

Market insight

Farm smarter with endophyte: getting the most from your pasture

Oct. 7, 2025 | 3 min read

AR37 endophyte has been shown to be crucial for maximising nitrogen efficiency in perennial ryegrass, resulting in economic gains and environmental positives.

Rural Business

Ridley strengthens Tasmanian feed supply with Carrick mill

Oct. 6, 2025 | 2 min read

Tasmania’s agricultural industry is reaping the benefits of fresh investment.

Dairy - Market insight

Lactalis adds Australia, New Zealand to global empire

Oct. 6, 2025 | 2 min read

Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company, announced it has reached an agreement with Fonterra to acquire the consumer and associated businesses of Fonterra.

Rural Business News

New 4-in-1 treatment for treating superficial wounds

Corteva’s Intrepid Edge - giving farmers alternative control

Effective control of St John’s Wort

Game changing technology in the spotlight

Gippsland farmer overcomes hill challenge

Driving innovation in bio-solutions

Cotton Australia elects new chair and three directors

New livestock event manager

Seasonal conditions on the improve

AGT’s new variety support officer in WA

Why emotionally intelligent leaders don’t force change

$20m research partnerships see Australia pioneer world-first FMD vaccine

Farm smarter with endophyte: getting the most from your pasture

Ridley strengthens Tasmanian feed supply with Carrick mill

Lactalis adds Australia, New Zealand to global empire

Current issue