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Impact’s Graeme Rimon clocks up 50 years

Profile Aug. 26, 2023



It’s with great pride Impact Fertilisers is honouring Graeme Rimon, who has dedicated an astonishing 50 years of service at the Impact Fertilisers SSP manufacturing plant in Hobart.

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GPA director gives Nufarm farm insights

Rural Business Aug. 25, 2023



Nufarm Australia’s leadership team recently visited Weidemann Pastoral Co at Rupanyup in Victoria's Wimmera region, where they gained first-hand insights into the farm’s operations and deeper industry knowledge, from GPA southern grower director, Andrew Weidemann AM.

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Weedsmart Big 6 tackles resistance

Merchandise Aug. 25, 2023



Nutrien agronomists from across the country have shared their tips to help control crop weeds as part of WeedSmart Week in Dubbo earlier this month (August).

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Grow your business in a changing environment

Commentary Aug. 24, 2023



Australian agribusiness has experienced significant economic uplift over recent years but there is plenty of evidence to suggest that has now changed, writes Chris Green.

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Combine sales spike, baler sales down

Agribusiness Aug. 23, 2023



Australian farm machinery sales have been challenged by multiple factors in 2023, following a buoyant 2022. Supply chain concerns continue to dominate, with shipping quarantine queues the most prominent issue impacting sales.

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John McKillop joins Herron Todd White

On The Move Aug. 22, 2023



Prominent rural identity John McKillop is joining Australia’s largest independent valuation and advisory firm, Herron Todd White as executive director of agribusiness effective 14 August 2023.

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Microscopic organisms to increase crop yields

Spring horticulture & viticulture Aug. 22, 2023



Scientists are investigating whether root systems packed with certain combinations of tiny living things – or microbiomes – result in a more productive plant with the aim of developing new products to increase yield.

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Government takes action against APVMA

Agribusiness Aug. 21, 2023



The Albanese Government will take firm action to ensure the integrity of Australia’s agricultural and veterinary chemicals regulation system, following the release of a report detailing serious allegations concerning the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).

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Unique new method controls woody weeds

Fodder conservation & pasture Aug. 20, 2023



Landholders will soon be able to better control invasive woody weeds in pastoral and grazing land with the help of Method 240SL herbicide, featuring a new active ingredient to Australia.

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Drench status essential in effectiveness

Merchandise Aug. 19, 2023



Animal health advisors have been urged to assist their customers to conduct a DrenchCheck this summer to determine the efficacy of their proposed sheep drench.

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#SafetySwagger Photo competition launched

Rural Business Aug. 19, 2023



Syngenta Australia, in collaboration with #PlantASeedForSafety, is excited to announce the launch of a captivating photo competition as their first joint project.

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Elanco boosts sales team

On The Move Aug. 18, 2023



Leading animal health company, Elanco, has announced the appointment of three new territory managers, Patrick Dooley (Central NSW), Kathleen Currie (Central Queensland) and Jasmine Marshall (Central Victoria).

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Elders’ wool centre opens over in west

Agribusiness Aug. 18, 2023



Elders’ new wool handling business has commenced operations at Rockingham in Western Australia.

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Strike cattle tick, early and hard!

Merchandise Aug. 18, 2023



The strategic application of a long-acting chemical treatment at the start of the tick season plays a critical role in minimising the build-up of the tick population on pastures and cattle.

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CSD removes seed treatment restrictions

Agribusiness Aug. 17, 2023



The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) in relation to potentially anti-competitive provisions in its agreements with agents.

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