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Metabolism-based glyphosate resistance discovered in weed in Western Australia's Ord irrigation scheme

Herbicide & fungicide resistance Dec. 3, 2019



Researchers have claimed a world first in herbicide resistance, after discovering a tropical weed in Western Australia's far north that literally eats glyphosate.

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HERBICIDE TOLERANT WHEAT TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY

Winter cropping Nov. 29, 2019



A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia has discovered key genes in wheat that are associated with Metribuzin herbicide tolerance.

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Australia approved world-first use of a product based on BASF’s herbicide Luximax

Winter cropping Nov. 25, 2019



Australian farmers will be the first in the world to experience Luximax® (cinmethylin), the breakthrough pre-emergent herbicide by BASF, which has received registration from the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). Currently registered for use in wheat (excluding durum wheat), Luximax will be available to growers in time for the 2020 season.

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Elders appoints new horticultural specialist to TEC team

Spring horticulture & viticulture Summer horticulture Nov. 25, 2019



ELDERS increasing focus on horticulture has been given a boost with the appointment of Roop Sandhu as a horticultural specialist within the Thomas Elder Consulting (TEC) team.

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Landmark, Ruralco rural brands unite to form Nutrien Ag Solutions

Agribusiness Nov. 12, 2019



Iconic rural brands Landmark and Ruralco will soon cease to exist, with the recently merged companies uniting to form Nutrien Ag Solutions.

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Elders delivers steady profit, invests for growth

Agribusiness Nov. 11, 2019



In its 180th year, Elders has delivered a steady profit result, while positioning the business for future growth by continuing to invest in the future of regional Australia. Underlying after-tax profit of $63.6 million was recorded, in line with the previous year. Underlying earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) fell just 1% to $73.7 million. Elders has announced a final dividend of 9 cents per share fully franked, taking the full-year dividend to 18 cents.

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Swiss Agronomist Trades Snow For Australia’s Outback Dream

Seeds Nov. 6, 2019



With her Australian accent, it is hard to believe Pacific Seeds Production Agronomist Annie Christinat recently swapped life in the Swiss mountains for the Australian outback to pursue her dream of living on the land.

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Researchers double sorghum grain yield to improve food supply

Seeds Summer cropping Nov. 5, 2019



Plant scientists have doubled the amount of grains that a sorghum plant can yield.

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Leading grains industry body to join research collaboration

Seed treatments & coatings Nov. 4, 2019



Research into effectiveness of new compound for protecting stored grain is underway.

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Australia: Widespread rainfall on the way

Summer cropping Oct. 30, 2019



According to weather experts, a slow moving upper level trough will deliver the most widespread rain event across the east coast in six months over the next week.

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NEW JOINT VENTURE TO IMPROVE ANNUAL LEGUME BREEDING

Seeds Oct. 24, 2019



A 10-year joint venture between The University of Western Australia and PGG Wrightson Seeds has been launched to provide farmers better access to advances in seed technology.

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World-class research supporting QLD sorghum industry

Seeds Summer cropping Oct. 22, 2019



World-class research from Queensland’s leading scientists is supporting significant growth in the state’s sorghum industry.

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Heritage Seeds to be known as Barenbrug

Seeds Oct. 17, 2019



One of Australia’s largest seed companies is changing names, with Heritage Seeds to be known as Barenbrug from 28th October 2019.

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Integrated management approaches to combat plant virus diseases

Tropical agriculture & sugar cane Oct. 8, 2019



Investigations by The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) Institute of Agriculture and Washington State University (WSU) in the USA have concluded that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to management of plant viral diseases.

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Australia's first potash mine set to begin production in Western Australia

Fertilisers Specialty fertilisers & nutrition Oct. 4, 2019



Australia's first sulphate of potash (SOP) mine is set to begin commercial production next year, with Kalium Lakes making the final investment approval for its Beyondie Sulphate of Potash project in Western Australia.

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