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The ‘fringe benefits’ of agtech on the farm

June 28, 2023 | 4 min read
The application of agtech is often positioned to improve operational efficiency, profitability and sustainability. But could this narrow definition be limiting the adoption of agtech on farm and in the supply chain?
Technology in agriculture

SwarmFarm Robotics raises $12M for automation

June 28, 2023 | 5 min read
With over 526,000 hectares (1.3 million acres) covered to date, SwarmFarm Robotics seeks to chart a farm-centric path in the race to farm autonomy.
Technology in agriculture

Beating sandplain lupins is like a case of the blues!

June 28, 2023 | 4 min read
More often than not, when an old house in Perth is demolished in winter, a few weeks later a spectacular germination of blue lupins (aka sandplain lupins) will emerge from where the house once stood.
Spraying equipment & application

WEED-IT spot spraying available for orchards

June 27, 2023 | 2 min read
Rometron Australia has recently developed the Optispot 7, an orchard sprayer that brings WEED-IT optical spot spraying technology to nut and fruit growers.
Technology in agriculture

AI Assessment closes in on grain quality

June 26, 2023 | 4 min read
South Australian agtech company GoMicro has just released an AI (artificial intelligence) powered assessment app that empowers Australian farmers to determine the quality of their grains – using their smartphones.
Technology in agriculture

Collecting animal data with Gallagher app

June 26, 2023 | 3 min read
Being able to access animal performance data is increasingly important. Farmers are busy and facing heightened demands on their time and efficiency.
Commentary - Management

Don’t leave our farmers behind

June 25, 2023 | 3 min read
Australian agriculture is in the early stages of a dramatic disruption and a subsequent transition, writes Matt Anderson.
Fungicides - Merchandise

Gallardo 900 revolutionises fungicides

June 24, 2023 | 2 min read
Imtrade’s new Gallardo 900 WG Fungicide has revolutionised fungicidal treatments due to its high-loading granular formulation.
Herbicide & fungicide resistance - Merchandise

New herbicide resistance breakthrough

June 24, 2023 | 3 min read
Farmers across Australia now have a powerful new tool to combat resistant weeds following the approval for use of Esplanade herbicide on grazed and non-crop areas.
Fencing, livestock handling & ID - Merchandise

Easy weighing and animal ID with new T40

June 23, 2023 | 2 min read
Weighing livestock is a fundamental part of managing and monitoring your animals, whether you have a mob of five, or five hundred.
Agribusiness

VicVID launch of Simodis in the south

June 22, 2023 | 3 min read
Syngenta demonstrated Simodis insecticide on brassica crops at the Elders sponsored Victorian Vegetable Innovation Days (VicVID) in April.
Merchandise

Top speed broadacre aphid control

June 22, 2023 | 3 min read
Controlling aphids in broadacre crops is not primarily about limiting feeding damage. The greatest threat is that the aphids will infect the crops with a devastating disease, says BASF canola and pulses protection portfolio manager Shannon Altomare.
Agribusiness

Sugar prices hit sweet spot

June 21, 2023 | 2 min read
Sugar prices internationally continue to trade at a premium, with raw sugar futures reaching their highest levels since October 2016.
On The Move

Envu appoints Rural BDM

June 21, 2023 | 2 min read
Envu is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Sheehy to the role of territory business development manager (vegetation manager) based in Cowra, NSW.
Merchandise - Rodent & vertebrate pest control

Must-have rodent control solutions

June 21, 2023 | 4 min read
Fears of the next mouse plague are rippling through the agricultural community as Australian farmers become increasingly vigilant for signs of rodent activity.

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