Rural Business News

Agsafe

AGsafe putting safety on the agenda

Nov. 10, 2023 | 2 min read

If you are looking for feedback on the direction of Agsafe member service programs including training and premises certification, look no further than Agsafe’s Industry Reference Group (IRG).

Agribusiness

Industry calls for investment in recycling

Nov. 9, 2023 | 2 min read

Australia is calling on government to get behind industry led initiatives to tackle agricultural plastic waste.

Agribusiness

ACE orchard officially opened

Nov. 8, 2023 | 3 min read

More than 200 stakeholders recently attended the official handover of the Australian almond industry’s centre of excellence experimental orchard at Loxton North in South Australia’s Riverland.

Agribusiness

Going green gives ammonia an edge

Nov. 7, 2023 | 3 min read

Green ammonia has the potential to drastically reduce the carbon footprint needed to produce fertiliser vital for crop-growing.

Agribusiness

Algae is next for trade success

Nov. 7, 2023 | 1 min read

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has approved algae production to the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce.

Agribusiness

AgSmart Connects industry

Nov. 6, 2023 | 2 min read

With a new name and a sharpened focus, AgSmart Connect formally Agsmart Expo will return to Tamworth March 6-7.

Agribusiness

Pests and weeds on the rise

Nov. 5, 2023 | 2 min read

Last year over 85 per cent of Australian land managers spent an average of around $21,950 on pest and weed management, with feral animals contributing significantly to the cost.

Agribusiness

National Agriculture Day

Nov. 4, 2023 | 1 min read

National Agriculture Day is the day the nation collectively tips its hat to farmers across the country in celebration.

Grain protection

New D-Ploy Plus grain protectant a perfect fit

Nov. 3, 2023 | 3 min read

As the world of agriculture constantly evolves, innovative yet simple solutions are essential. Nowhere is this more important than protecting the annual grain harvest.

Merchandise

Safer use of herbicides for tree control

Nov. 2, 2023 | 4 min read

There is a new, innovative and scientifically driven method for dealing with unwanted trees and woody weeds, thanks to a unique herbicide delivery system developed by the University of Queensland (UQ) and Bioherbicides Australia (BHA).

Commentary

Challenges in meeting growing MRL restrictions

Nov. 2, 2023 | 3 min read

Domestic and export grain markets continue to revise their chemical regulations and maximum residue limits (MRLs) on grain that Australia supplies, writes Gerard McMullen.

Resistance management

Can annual ryegrass be beaten in the north?

Nov. 2, 2023 | 4 min read

Annual ryegrass is a relatively new weed in the northern grain growing regions. With its capacity to produce enormous amounts of seed and readily evolve herbicide resistance, growers and agronomists are keen to avoid widespread infestation.

Resistance management

Critical new tool for fungicide resistance

Nov. 2, 2023 | 3 min read

Corteva Agriscience’s new fungicide, Verpixo Adavelt active, is a highly effective new fungicide for managing challenging crop diseases, helping farmers achieve healthy and abundant yields.

Resistance management

Elders’ approach beats huge DBM problem

Nov. 2, 2023 | 3 min read

Diamondback moth (DBM) is one of the most problematic pests facing vegetable growers, requiring the use of new products and approaches to combat resistance.

Merchandise

New herbicide tolerant brassicas

Nov. 1, 2023 | 3 min read

Livestock and dairy producers in Australia are now able to take advantage of herbicide tolerant technology, on a range of forage crop types, with the DLF Seeds, Cleancrop Brassica System.