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National agribusiness confidence rises despite tough conditions

Business solutions & technology June 3, 2019



Confidence levels of Australian agribusinesses jumped in Q1 2019, despite persistently challenging conditions across much of the country.

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On-farm impacts of sorghum RD&E spanning 20 years surface from economic analysis

Summer cropping May 30, 2019



Productivity gains made by the Australian sorghum industry are unmatched anywhere else in the world, according to a report by the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI).

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Regulator issues licence authorising the limited and controlled release of chickpea genetically modified (GM) for drought and other environmental stress tolerance.

Winter cropping May 28, 2019



The Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (RARMP) and the licence were finalised taking into account input received during consultation with the public, State and Territory governments, Australian Government agencies, the Minister for the Environment, the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee and the local council.

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NVT winter crop planting underway in the north

Winter cropping May 23, 2019



The National Variety Trials (NVT) program is off to a "better than anticipated" start in parts of Queensland and New South Wales thanks to early planting rain.

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Ruralco diversification drives half-yearly growth, profit and dividend

Rural Business May 22, 2019



AGRIBUSINESS leader Ruralco has attributed its three per cent growth and after tax of $16.6 million for the half year ended 31 March 2019 to its diversification strategy.

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2019 first half financial results

Rural Business May 22, 2019



Elders Limited (ASX:ELD) today released its half year results for the six months to 31 March 2019, continuing to deliver on its Eight Point Plan initiatives despite the reduced activity in agriculture due to the hot and dry conditions across Australia. Elders also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 9 cents per share.

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Australia approves foreign grain imports for the first time in over a decade

Winter cropping May 15, 2019



Australia will import foreign-grown grain for the first time since 2007, after the Department of Agriculture approved a permit to import bulk wheat from Canada.

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Canola blackleg breakthrough

Winter cropping May 7, 2019



NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) researchers have identified genetic regions which could be used to develop new canola varieties with durable resistance to blackleg disease.

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Sakura remains king of pre-emergent herbicides

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides Winter cropping April 30, 2019



Pre-emergent herbicide trials across the country last season have continued to show the consistent strength and reliability of Sakura herbicide for controlling annual ryegrass in a wide range of environments.

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Breakthrough in high-yield drought-resilient chickpeas

Winter cropping April 30, 2019



A global study led by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and involving scientists from The University of Western Australia has identified genes that can be used to develop drought and heat tolerant chickpeas.

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Farmers Edge Adds In-Cab Intelligence to Precision Digital Platform

Business solutions & technology April 24, 2019



Farmers Edge™ today released an app-based in-field intelligence tool that provides a seamless digital experience from the office to the cab. Digitally linking growers, dealers, retailers, trusted advisors, and other key stakeholders, the In-Cab Tool provides full visibility of every field activity while simplifying record-keeping, improving workflow, and reducing the risk of critical data losses. Integrated with existing exclusive features of the FarmCommand™ platform, including: on-farm weather conditions and forecasts, daily satellite imagery, predictive modeling, and automated crop health change detection, the In-Cab Tool provides an additional layer of fundamental decision-support enabling new levels of efficiency and profitability on the farm.

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Taranis Partners with ADAMA & Landmark to bring precision agriculture to Austrlia

Business solutions & technology April 24, 2019



By combining its crop-monitioring solution with the crop-protection solutions of ADAMA Australia and Landmark, Taranis will add value to the pair's existing customer bases.

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UWA researchers helping Australian sheep producers tackle high-oestrogen clovers

Fodder conservation & pasture Sheep care & health Winter pastures & forage April 16, 2019



A team of researchers at The University of Western Australia are working together with farmers to tackle an issue which could have a devastating impact on Australian sheep producers.

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Cotton picking time: Lighter cotton crop across Moree district, below average yields

Summer cropping April 6, 2019



It's cotton picking time across the district, and while the hot, dry season will see a lighter crop this year, many growers, such as first-timers the Smiths, are just pleased to have a crop to harvest.

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