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Nitro Ag’s new GM

On The Move Sept. 4, 2023



Bill Terry has been appointed general manager of newly established specialty fertiliser company Nitro Ag.

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Grochem gears up to grow

On The Move Sept. 4, 2023



Two sales professionals with a wealth of experience in horticulture have joined crop protection supplier, Grochem Australia as it strengthens its team for further growth.

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National RD&E partnership for grains

Agribusiness Sept. 3, 2023



The Australian grains industry will benefit from a renewed focus on grains research, development and extension (RD&E) data and insights with the announcement of a five-year strategic partnership aimed at harnessing analytics to drive the sector’s profitability and global competitiveness.

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Agsafe Industry Standard online

Agsafe Transport Sept. 3, 2023



Agsafe has launched its Industry Standard framework for the safe transport, storage and handling of agvet chemicals all in one place – online on the Agsafe website.

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New board for Agribusiness Australia

Agribusiness Sept. 2, 2023



Agribusiness Australia has elected Mark Barber as the new chair. The appointment was made early this month after Mark Allison decided to step away after a decade in the role.

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ACCC rules on fertiliser contract terms

Agribusiness Sept. 2, 2023



Suppliers in the fertiliser industry have agreed to amend their contracts following an ACCC investigation into unfair contract terms.

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Aphid samples wanted!

Agribusiness Sept. 1, 2023



Cesar Australia has put out a call to growers and agronomists to send in aphid samples for surveillance of resistance, tracking the presence of different aphids in different areas and looking for parasitoids.

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Ag still strong despite dry to come: ABARES

Agribusiness Sept. 1, 2023



Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry are set to have the third-highest yearly gross value on record in 2023–24 with production value predicted to reach $86 billion.

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Better twine technology has arrived in Australia

Fodder conservation & pasture Aug. 31, 2023



Heavier hay bales, less downtime and a baler twine that can handle the pressure in the field. Sounds like a fodder contractors dream, right?

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Being connected key to mental wellbeing

Rural Business Aug. 31, 2023



According to a new survey by Beyond Blue, Australians living in rural and regional areas are disproportionately affected by stress and anxiety, with increasing interest rates, inflation, rising living costs and concerns about the future among the primary causes of community concern.

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New Syngenta viticulture fungicides impress

Spring horticulture & viticulture Aug. 30, 2023



The anticipated arrival of three new grape fungicides from Syngenta has generated excitement among advisors, eager for growers to realise the benefits in their production systems.

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UPL helps kids learn to grow vegetables

Rural Business Aug. 30, 2023



A recent UPL promotion has resulted in 20 Vegepods being gifted to regional schools to engage kids in learning programs around growing vegetables from a young age.

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Syngenta Regional Growth Awards winners

Rural Business Aug. 29, 2023



The future of agriculture in Australia and New Zealand is in sound hands, says Syngenta managing director and country head ANZ Paul Luxton, in announcing the regional winners of this year’s Syngenta Growth Awards, which recognise growers, advisers and innovators for their contribution to the industry.

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Potato and onion crops boosted by mycorrhizae

Spring horticulture & viticulture Aug. 28, 2023



Most vegetable growers typically only squeeze out marginal productivity gains each year, if at all, through improved varieties, agronomic practices, and the latest crop protection technology.

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S&W grows sales team

On The Move Aug. 27, 2023



S&W Seed Company has made two new territory manager appointments covering key parts of Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania.

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