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GPA director gives Nufarm farm insights

Aug. 25, 2023 | 2 min read
Nufarm Australia’s leadership team recently visited Weidemann Pastoral Co at Rupanyup in Victoria's Wimmera region, where they gained first-hand insights into the farm’s operations and deeper industry knowledge, from GPA southern grower director, Andrew Weidemann AM.
Merchandise

Weedsmart Big 6 tackles resistance

Aug. 25, 2023 | 5 min read
Nutrien agronomists from across the country have shared their tips to help control crop weeds as part of WeedSmart Week in Dubbo earlier this month (August).
Commentary

Grow your business in a changing environment

Aug. 24, 2023 | 3 min read
Australian agribusiness has experienced significant economic uplift over recent years but there is plenty of evidence to suggest that has now changed, writes Chris Green.
Agribusiness

Combine sales spike, baler sales down

Aug. 23, 2023 | 2 min read
Australian farm machinery sales have been challenged by multiple factors in 2023, following a buoyant 2022. Supply chain concerns continue to dominate, with shipping quarantine queues the most prominent issue impacting sales.
On The Move

John McKillop joins Herron Todd White

Aug. 22, 2023 | 2 min read
Prominent rural identity John McKillop is joining Australia’s largest independent valuation and advisory firm, Herron Todd White as executive director of agribusiness effective 14 August 2023.
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.

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APVMA's latest levies
Elders get Delta Ag green light
New technology at Halbury Field Day
Zoetis marks 10-year Beyond Blue partnership
Redox on a roll acrosss country and world
Why perfectionism is the enemy of authentic leadership
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