Rural Business News

On The Move

DLF Seeds restructure

Oct. 31, 2023 | 2 min read

DLF Seeds Australia has announced a restructure of its operations, involving promotions from within, and a new face to aid the company’s expansion.

On The Move

Yara rejigs agronomy team

Oct. 31, 2023 | 2 min read

Leading nitrogen fertiliser manufacturer, Yara Australia, has restructured its customer-facing sales agronomy team into three semi-autonomous commercial zones.

Rural Business

Yara strengthens environmental focus

Oct. 31, 2023 | 2 min read

Yara Australia has announced it intends to play a leading role in helping primary producers to produce quality crops whilst reducing their carbon footprint.

Rural Business

EC recognises canola’s greenhouse benefits

Oct. 31, 2023 | 2 min read

New analysis from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has led to the European Commission’s recognition of the Australian canola industry’s low-emissions credentials for the second time, enabling local canola growers continued access to lucrative international markets.

Resistance management

Serious side to guide to “encouraging aphids”

Oct. 31, 2023 | 2 min read

Did you know there is a registered product for early season aphid management in cotton for which there is virtually no resistance risk and that doesn’t wipe out natural enemies of that pest?

On The Move

Bayer’s new comms manager

Oct. 30, 2023 | 1 min read

Shaun Lindhe has joined Bayer as crop science communications manager, working to build and protect the reputation of Bayer’s Crop Science division with key stakeholders, including customers, media and industry.

On The Move

New UPL appointments support growth

Oct. 30, 2023 | 3 min read

UPL Australia is pleased to announce four appointments to further strengthen its leadership and sales team on the back of continued growth.

Rural Business

#PlantASeedForSafety winners announced

Oct. 30, 2023 | 3 min read

Syngenta Australia, in partnership with #PlantASeedForSafety, is excited to announce the winner of the highly anticipated #SafetySwagger photo competition during National Safe Work Month (October).

Agribusiness

NFF opposes Labor’s Basin Plan rewrite

Oct. 29, 2023 | 2 min read

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), together with other peak bodies, including Cotton Australia, has strongly opposed the proposed rewriting of the Murray Darling Basin Plan which was debated in the House of Representatives in October before going before the Senate.

Profile

From Telex to OPAS and everything in between

Oct. 29, 2023 | 4 min read

Greg O’Neil reflects on 40 years with the business.

Commentary - Management

Why EQ is vital during uncertain times

Oct. 29, 2023 | 4 min read

The importance of emotional intelligence in leadership is not a new concept, at a time when the pace of change and rate of uncertainty seems to be accelerating worldwide, the need for business leaders to develop their EQ has never been more important, writes Leah Mether.

Resistance management

30/30 vision for pre-em grass weed control

Oct. 29, 2023 | 4 min read

BASF launched their 30/30 Plan last year to help growers get the best of both worlds: introducing a fresh pre-emergent mode of action to ease resistance pressure while continuing to make the most of what’s already working.

Resistance management

WA orchards beat rising weevil damage

Oct. 29, 2023 | 4 min read

Limited chemical control options and high reliance on the Group 22a insecticide, indoxacarb, for control of weevils in pome and stone fruit orchards throughout South West WA always meant a new option would be warmly welcomed.

Agribusiness

Workforce shortages worsen: AUSVEG

Oct. 28, 2023 | 3 min read

More than a year on from the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit, AUSVEG says the crippling workforce shortages facing Australian vegetable growers have only worsened, and many growers are now reconsidering their future as vegetable producers.

Merchandise

New powdery mildew option in cucurbits

Oct. 28, 2023 | 2 min read

Powdery mildew is a persistent adversary Australian cucurbit growers deal with each year in their melon, squash, zucchini and cucumber crops.