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Winter cropping

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

Nov. 25, 2019 | 2 min read
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.
Spring horticulture & viticulture - Summer horticulture

Elders appoints new horticultural specialist to TEC team

Nov. 25, 2019 | 1 min read
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.
Agribusiness

Landmark, Ruralco rural brands unite to form Nutrien Ag Solutions

Nov. 12, 2019 | 2 min read
Iconic rural brands Landmark and Ruralco will soon cease to exist, with the recently merged companies uniting to form Nutrien Ag Solutions.
Agribusiness

Elders delivers steady profit, invests for growth

Nov. 11, 2019 | 2 min read
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.
Seeds

Swiss Agronomist Trades Snow For Australia’s Outback Dream

Nov. 6, 2019 | 2 min read
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.
Seeds - Summer cropping

Researchers double sorghum grain yield to improve food supply

Nov. 5, 2019 | 2 min read
Plant scientists have doubled the amount of grains that a sorghum plant can yield.
Seed treatments & coatings

Leading grains industry body to join research collaboration

Nov. 4, 2019 | 3 min read
Research into effectiveness of new compound for protecting stored grain is underway.
Summer cropping

Australia: Widespread rainfall on the way

Oct. 30, 2019 | 2 min read
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.
Seeds

NEW JOINT VENTURE TO IMPROVE ANNUAL LEGUME BREEDING

Oct. 24, 2019 | 2 min read
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.
Seeds - Summer cropping

World-class research supporting QLD sorghum industry

Oct. 22, 2019 | 2 min read
World-class research from Queensland’s leading scientists is supporting significant growth in the state’s sorghum industry.
Seeds

Heritage Seeds to be known as Barenbrug

Oct. 17, 2019 | 2 min read
One of Australia’s largest seed companies is changing names, with Heritage Seeds to be known as Barenbrug from 28th October 2019.
Tropical agriculture & sugar cane

Integrated management approaches to combat plant virus diseases

Oct. 8, 2019 | 2 min read
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.
Fertilisers - Specialty fertilisers & nutrition

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

Oct. 4, 2019 | 2 min read
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.
Agribusiness

BASF’s strategy in agriculture aims for innovation-driven growth in specific markets

Oct. 1, 2019 | 3 min read
- Compelling offer connects seeds, traits, crop protection and digital solutions to support farmer success worldwide - Aiming for profitable growth of one percentage point above global agricultural market and a 50% increase in sales by 2030 - Launch of over 30 new products by 2028 with peak sales potential of more than €6 billion - Increase sales of products that make a substantial contribution to sustainability
Cattle health - Northern cattle

Tick vaccine for Bos taurus breeds a step closer

Sept. 30, 2019 | 3 min read
A vaccine to protect Bos taurus breeds from the costly cattle tick is getting closer, paving the way for northern producers to introduce genetics capable of opening doors to new, high-value markets.

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