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First release of genetically engineered moth could herald new era of crop protection

Spring horticulture & viticulture Summer horticulture Winter cropping Feb. 13, 2020



A newly published study reports a successful, first-ever open-field release of a self-limiting, genetically engineered diamondback moth, stating that it paves the way for an effective and sustainable approach to pest control.

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How will the coronavirus affect agriculture in Australia?

Agribusiness Feb. 12, 2020



The coronavirus outbreak is already having a severe impact on China’s foodservice and on-trade channels and this could become “more serious and longer-lasting” if the virus is not contained in the next six to eight weeks, leading agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has warned.

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Emerging market for alternative proteins an opportunity for Australian agriculture

Rural Business Feb. 10, 2020



Research into the changing landscape of protein production in Australia estimates that there will be an additional opportunity of $19.9 billion for the sector by 2030, of which $3.1 billion is attributed to alternative protein categories.

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Crop assessment trials prove drone accuracy

Business solutions & technology Feb. 4, 2020



Drones have proven be just as accurate at taking plant measurements as more hands-on traditional methods, paving the way for a range of agricultural applications. A two-year University of Adelaide project funded by the South Australian Grain Industry Trust used drone imagery to measure biomass, growth rate and greenness at trial sites in the wheat belt of South Australia.

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20 Mega Trends for 2020 and Beyond

Business solutions & technology Feb. 3, 2020



Following a decade with the introduction of societal shifters such as the smartphone and the adoption of robotic milkers, 2020 could be the starting block for the fastest technological race in farming history. The combination of big data with cutting-edge science, artificial intelligence and cloud-connected technology has the potential to revolutionise our industry. We asked three farm futurists to share 20 of their predictions for the next decade.

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New tool for sugarcane farmers

Tropical agriculture & sugar cane Feb. 2, 2020



Sugarcane farmers in far north Queensland have a new app by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, that will help them manage fertiliser use and reduce nitrogen runoff onto the Great Barrier Reef.

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Scientists seek landholder help to combat toxic fireweed

Cattle health Jan. 30, 2020



Fireweed is one of eastern Australia’s worst invasive species, and scientists are asking landholders for on-the-ground information about where it is growing and how they deal with it.

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Powdery scab fix for potatoes getting closer through Australian research

Product development & regulatory services Jan. 14, 2020



Research undertaken by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is trying to develop new ways to control the pathogen for powdery scab, a potato disease. It wants to get a better understanding of why it survives in the soil, how it wakes up and how it affects the potato.

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ZOETIS - SUPPORTING CUSTOMERS IN THE AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRES

Cattle health Sheep care & health Jan. 10, 2020



Australia is currently facing the worst bushfires in its history, with officials noting the crisis is unlike anything the country has ever seen and could have long-lasting impacts. The impact to livestock, pets and wildlife has been devastating. According to the Wall Street Journal, thousands of livestock have already been killed – additional hits on a farm sector that was already suffering from a three-year drought – and millions more animals have been impacted. As always in the face of disaster, Zoetis colleagues are stepping up to support customers and communities by providing emergency veterinary services and consultations, organising product donations, and supporting the mental health of those affected through our relationship with Beyond Blue.

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APVMA Stakeholder Engagement Framework

Product development & regulatory services Jan. 7, 2020



The APVMA invites our clients and stakeholders to provide feedback on our draft Stakeholder Engagement Framework. The Framework, and accompanying Stakeholder Engagement Activities document, outlines the APVMA’s stakeholder engagement strategy for the 2020–23 period.

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Fresh move to lift South Aust GM crop ban

Agribusiness Dec. 19, 2019



The South Australian government has moved to introduce regulations to lift the ban on genetically-modified crops from January.

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Formation of AgLink International announced

Agribusiness Dec. 9, 2019



The formation of new agribusiness entity AgLink International was announced last week at the 2019 ARA Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Metabolism-based glyphosate resistance discovered in weed in Western Australia's Ord irrigation scheme

Herbicide & fungicide resistance Dec. 3, 2019



Researchers have claimed a world first in herbicide resistance, after discovering a tropical weed in Western Australia's far north that literally eats glyphosate.

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HERBICIDE TOLERANT WHEAT TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY

Winter cropping Nov. 29, 2019



A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia has discovered key genes in wheat that are associated with Metribuzin herbicide tolerance.

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

Winter cropping Nov. 25, 2019



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.

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