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China’s glyphosate production generally stable, no existing factors causing price rises

A recent article published by AgroPages, entitled, “Glyphosate Production in China to Decrease by 43%,” attracted market attention at home and abroad. The article states that inspections on phosphorus producers conducted by the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment since April could affect glyphosate production, resulting in a reduction in production capacity by 43%.
Read full storyCommercially reared bees deliver active ingredient to protect crops

Bee Vectoring Technologies International has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Clonostachys rosea CR-7 (CR-7) for use as a fungicide on commercial crops.
Read full storyVirtual library offers farmers field-day experience without the time cost

An agricultural research collective in South Australia's Mallee says its launch of interactive field day videos will not take away from the real thing. Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF) activated the virtual library last week to help give time back to farmers.
Read full storyFirst pea genome to help improve crops of the future

A global team including scientists from The University of Western Australia has assembled the first genome of the field pea, which provides insight into how the legume evolved and will help aid future improvements of the crop.
Read full storyElders announces partnership with evokeAG

Elders' focus on collaboration is essential for exponential growth in agtech adoption curve.
Read full storyAussie horticulture exports hit record high

The world’s appetite for Australian fruit, nuts and vegetables has skyrocketed with Australian produce exports reaching almost $2.8 billion for the first time.
Read full storyFarmbot delivering remote watering solutions to Aussie farmers

It uses algorithms to detect abnormal behaviour in water levels to deliver near real-time reports to farmers.
Read full storyNew projects tap the cropping potential of northern Australia

Projects to focus on developing commercial-scale trials of oilseeds, pulses, cereals and forage crops in northern Australia.
Read full storyGLOBAL REPORT CONFIRMS GM CROPS ARE BENEFICIAL TO FARMERS, AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

The latest independent report published by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) confirms that plant biotechnology continues to have significant benefits for farmers, communities, consumers, economies and the environment.
Read full storyLate-season glyphosate permit on feed barley approved

Grain Producers Australia Chairman, Mr Andrew Weidemann, advises industry that the APVMA has issued a permit for ‘Pre-Harvest Dessication and Spray Topping of Weeds in Specified Barley (Except Malting Barley) - Permit number – PER82594 (v2)’. The permit expiry is 30 April 2020.
Read full storyACCC gives green light to Landmark acquisition of rival RuralCo

Two of Australia's largest rural retailers, Landmark and RuralCo, are a step closer to becoming one after the competition watchdog gave its blessing to a merger proposal.
Read full storyElanco to Buy Bayer's Animal Health Business for $7.6 Billion

Elanco will pay for the unit with 70% cash and the remainder in stock. Specifically, an Elanco statement explained the terms:
Read full storyBreakthrough in disease resistance for Brassica crops

A global team led by Punjab Agricultural University, India, with researchers from The University of Western Australia, have made a significant breakthrough in disease resistance in Brassica oilseed crops.
Read full storyLIFTING GM MORATORIUM A WIN FOR FARMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

The plant science industry commends Minister Whetstone and the Marshall Government’s announcement today. We now call on all parties to support this science-based decision so farmers in South Australia can access the clear environmental, agronomic and financial benefits of growing approved genetically modified (GM) crops.
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.
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