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US won't approve labels that say glyphosate causes cancer
The US Environmental Protection Agency has said it will no longer approve warning labels that claim the controversial herbicide glyphosate causes cancer, calling the statement "false and misleading."
Read full storyBoost nitrogen efficacy in tree crops
With spring just around the corner, Incitec Pivot Fertilisers is reminding tree crop growers and their advisers about the potential to enhance nitrogen use efficiency in orchards.
Read full storyUpdate on late-season glyphosate use
The late-season use of glyphosate on barley, under emergency use permit (PER82594), is no longer permitted
Read full storyIoT satellite network to deliver rainfall data
Australian farmers could soon be looking to the stars rather than the skies for their weather information.
Read full storyBASF enters Australian wheat seed market
BASF to launch its first new wheat seed varieties onto the Australian market in 2021.
Read full storyAPVMA relocation to Armidale becomes official
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) headquarters has officially opened in Armidale.
Read full storySpot form net blotch disease found in Croppa Creek barley crops
Growers in Queensland and northern New South Wales are being warned to check their barley crops for disease, following reports of spot form net blotch (SFNB).
Read full storyNew thinning agent shines in first season
A new fruit thinning agent - Brevis - has passed its first season with flying colours offering a more flexible application window than currently available options.
Read full storyDeveloping new tick management tools
MLA‑funded research is aiming to deliver a new, once‑per‑season‑dose cattle tick vaccine to producers.
Read full storyAgtech jobs on offer in farm robot company
A team of specialised agtech robot designers and builders will be recruited in Central Queensland following grant funding from the Queensland Government.
Read full storyUPL unviels global identity and vision
UPL has unveiled its “living” brand, revealing a bold new company identity. The new brand brings its OpenAg purpose to life, with the objective of having the world’s first open agriculture network.
Read full storyElders flags $187m AIRR takeover tilt
Elders has made a $10.85-per-share, half-scrip, half-cash bid for Australian Independent Rural Retailers in a deal that values the enterprise at $187 million.
Read full storyGallagher ups investment in Aussie agritech company
Melbourne agritech company Agersens says it has raised $14.75 million capital including cash from existing investors such as NZ’s Gallagher Group.
Read full storyMandatory pain relief for mulesing in Victoria looks set to become a reality
Victoria is set to become the first state in the country to introduce mandatory pain relief for mulesing.
Read full storyElders strengthening horticulture investments in technical services
Building on its position in Australian horticulture was one of the aims for iconic agribusiness Elders at this year's Hort Connections.
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