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Rural Business

Planting stronger trans-Tasman connections

Oct. 27, 2025 | 3 min read

For the first time, Seed and Grain New Zealand and the Australian Seed Federation (ASF) joined forces for a joint Seed Business 2025 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Movers & Shakers

Sumitomo appoints David Morey to national sales role

Oct. 24, 2025 | 1 min read

Sumitomo Chemical Australia has appointed respected agricultural executive and agronomist David Morey, as national sales manager, to capitalise on growth generated by increasing demand for its biological and proprietary products.

Agribusiness - News

Above average crops expected for cotton

Oct. 24, 2025 | 6 min read

Planting is underway across most of Australia’s cotton growing regions with some crops already out of the ground in warmer climates, while some growers in southern regions are awaiting warmer weather before starting their 2025/26 season.

Merchandise

Keybri Ultra - a new standard in downy mildew protection for grapes

Oct. 23, 2025 | 5 min read

Consistency is the key when keeping downy mildew out of grape crops, making Keybri Ultra a powerful choice in unpredictable seasons.

Merchandise

Practical tips for using Butec

Oct. 23, 2025 | 4 min read

Butec is an oral transmucosal form of meloxicam, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. Meloxicam has been used for years, in many situations, in veterinary medicine and this formulation provides an over-the-counter option registered for the alleviation of pain associated with routine husbandry procedure in cattle and sheep.

Market insight

Monsoon gets the job done

Oct. 22, 2025 | 4 min read

Northern croppers have a lot to think about when applying broadleaf herbicides on winter and summer fallows – of course, their effectiveness on weeds, particularly from some traditional options; plantback intervals; one-pass applications with brews containing grass herbicides and any related antagonism; their volatility and application restrictions in sensitive cropping areas; and weather conditions after spraying.

Merchandise

New 4-in-1 treatment for treating superficial wounds

Oct. 22, 2025 | 2 min read

Dechra Veterinary Products has released a new anaesthetic and antiseptic spray that provides 4-in-1 pain relief and wound care for horses with superficial skin wounds.

Market insight

Corteva’s Intrepid Edge - giving farmers alternative control

Oct. 21, 2025 | 3 min read

Dairy farmers and silage producers in the Northern Rivers region of NSW are relieved to finally have an alternative control option for Fall armyworm (FAW), which has decimated maize crops in the region in several successive seasons.

Merchandise

Effective control of St John’s Wort

Oct. 20, 2025 | 2 min read

The hilly country of Kuloo Station, at Cassilis, in the Hunter region of NSW, has meant controlling weeds has been a challenge.

Market insight

Game changing technology in the spotlight

Oct. 16, 2025 | 1 min read

Delegates at this year’s Dairy Research Foundation Symposium will hear from Tasmanian dairy farmer, Troy Ainslie, about his life changing experience with virtual fencing.

Dairy - Market insight

Gippsland farmer overcomes hill challenge

Oct. 14, 2025 | 4 min read

Ian Hooker loves his hilly farm at Loch in Victoria’s Gippsland region, but it has its drawbacks. Seven years ago, Ian broke his back in a tractor rollover accident, laying him up for nearly two years.

Movers & Shakers

Driving innovation in bio-solutions

Oct. 13, 2025 | 2 min read

With a career spanning three decades in agribusiness, Darren Thomas brings unmatched depth and passion to his role as bio-solutions business manager with De Sangosse across Australia and New Zealand.

Movers & Shakers

Cotton Australia elects new chair and three directors

Oct. 10, 2025 | 1 min read

Cotton Australia has a new chair and two new board members after the annual general meeting, held in Toowoomba.

Movers & Shakers

New livestock event manager

Oct. 9, 2025 | 1 min read

Central Queensland cattle breeder Bonni Geddes has been appointed livestock event manager at Beef Australia.

Commentary

Seasonal conditions on the improve

Oct. 9, 2025 | 4 min read

Rabobank Australia senior analyst, grains and oilseeds, Vitor Pistoia,* looks at global conditions and what they mean on Australia’s bottom line.

Rural Business News

Planting stronger trans-Tasman connections

Sumitomo appoints David Morey to national sales role

Above average crops expected for cotton

Keybri Ultra - a new standard in downy mildew protection for grapes

Practical tips for using Butec

Monsoon gets the job done

New 4-in-1 treatment for treating superficial wounds

Corteva’s Intrepid Edge - giving farmers alternative control

Effective control of St John’s Wort

Game changing technology in the spotlight

Gippsland farmer overcomes hill challenge

Driving innovation in bio-solutions

Cotton Australia elects new chair and three directors

New livestock event manager

Seasonal conditions on the improve

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