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New dual-active jetting fluid registered

Sept. 22, 2025 | 2 min read
Leading animal health manufacturer, Elanco, has released a unique, dual-active jetting fluid that prevents blowfly strike, treats existing strike and controls lice.
Merchandise

Treating early is key to blowfly strike prevention

Sept. 22, 2025 | 3 min read
Blowfly strike is estimated to cost the industry almost $324 million each year, with $227 million of this due to production losses.
Fodder conservation & pasture - Market insight

AGT agronomic trait comparative ratings aid decision making

Sept. 19, 2025 | 2 min read
Leading field crop breeder Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) has launched a resource to help farmers and agronomists make even more informed choices when it comes to what varieties to grow.
Market insight - Summer cropping

Powerful, one-shot pest control in summer pulse and cotton crops

Sept. 19, 2025 | 4 min read
Controlling both sucking and chewing pests all in the one hit has been a positive move for northern croppers and the ability to do it in high value summer pulses as well as cotton has been a further bonus.
Management

Why we need more fun at work (and how to do it)

Sept. 16, 2025 | 3 min read
Fun is my favourite wellness area, but it’s also the one we can pay the least attention to, writes Tim Jack Adams.*
Rural Business

Maxing out chemical-free crop protection with dsRNAmax

Sept. 15, 2025 | 2 min read
A software package developed and validated at The University of Queensland can tailor safe, effective and chemical-free crop protection using RNA interference (RNAi).
Rural Business

Report reveals world-leading R&D reaping billions for Australian food and fibre

Sept. 15, 2025 | 6 min read
Australia’s Rural Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) are reaping enormous economic, environmental and employment benefits by investing around $1.3 billion every year in knowledge and innovation to drive a productive and sustainable future for the nation and global markets.
Rural Business

First Start Loan gives cane growers a sweet start to farming

Sept. 14, 2025 | 4 min read
In the heart of Queensland's sugarcane country, young canegrowers Dylan and Sarah Wedel have embarked on a journey which intertwines dreams, hard work, and a commitment to the land.
Agsafe

Agsafe industry standard review underway – and what it means for you

Sept. 12, 2025 | 2 min read
Agsafe has launched a formal review of its industry standard for the first time in five years.
Movers & Shakers

7 Worlds Ag strengthens team

Sept. 12, 2025 | 3 min read
A sales professional with a diverse career in agriculture and a graduate in her first professional post in the industry are strengthening the team at 7 Worlds Ag.
Agribusiness - News

Branding advances NT produce

Sept. 11, 2025 | 2 min read
Territory Mangoes, NT beef, local barramundi and Kakadu plums are among the Northern Territory’s major exports – but once they’re on the plate, how many people ponder the origin of these products?
Agribusiness - News

WFI Insurance releases farm accident insights

Sept. 10, 2025 | 2 min read
WFI Insurance has released its annual farm accident insights as part of Farmsafe Australia’s 2025 Safer Farms Report, to help reduce injuries and save lives in farming communities.
Fodder conservation & pasture - Market insight

What’s the latest in targeted tillage for conservation farming systems?

Sept. 10, 2025 | 4 min read
Conservation farming practices have kept tonnes of topsoil in place, reduced drought risk, and enabled many businesses to expand and increase their profitability.
Agribusiness - News

Rabobank graduate program opens for 2026

Sept. 9, 2025 | 2 min read
Applications for Rabobank’s 2026 graduate program are now open, providing university graduates interested in agriculture and agribusiness the chance to start their careers with the specialist agribusiness bank.
Market insight - Spring horticulture & viticulture

Citrus grader boosts research and innovation

Sept. 9, 2025 | 3 min read
The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) has unveiled a new state-of-the-art citrus grader, marking a significant step forward in NSW citrus research and development.

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