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Fertilisers - Post-emergent herbicides - Winter cropping

Wheat myth comes a cropper

June 27, 2019 | 2 min read

The myth that modern wheat varieties are more heavily reliant on pesticides and fertilisers than older varieties has been debunked by new research.

Product development & regulatory services - Summer horticulture - Technology in agriculture

Using next generation genetic testing to give growers a competitive boost

June 21, 2019 | 2 min read

QUT has partnered with Hort Innovation under the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) to advance the use of next-generation genetic sequencing technologies, giving Australia’s horticulture sector a competitive boost through faster access to new plant stock.

Agribusiness

ACCC warns Ruralco takeover could lead to higher prices for farmers

June 14, 2019 | 2 min read

The competition watchdog has highlighted "competition concerns" with the $469 million takeover of agricultural merchandiser Ruralco by global agribusiness Nutrien, warning of the potential for higher prices and decreased services for farmers.

Winter cropping

Australia's winter crop forecast to jump 20 per cent says national forecaster ABARES

June 12, 2019 | 3 min read

Australia's winter crop will jump 20 per cent after a drought-ravaged season last year, according to the national forecaster. In its first crop report of the year, ABARES today tipped this year's winter crop to reach 36.4 million tonnes.

Cattle health

Sydney team awarded $1m industry grant for new cattle vaccine

June 10, 2019 | 2 min read

A team of scientists at the University of Sydney have been awarded a $1 million grant by Meat and Livestock Australia to fund new vaccine development for feedlot cattle.

Seed treatments & coatings - Winter cropping

To treat, or not to treat seed for Russian wheat aphid

June 5, 2019 | 4 min read

Cereal growers in Queensland and northern New South Wales are being advised to carefully evaluate the need for seed treatments to protect against Russian wheat aphid (RWA) this season.

Fertilisers

Industrial jobs and $106 million investment secured at Incitec Pivot

June 4, 2019 | 2 min read

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has welcomed the announcement by industrial manufacturer Incitec Pivot that it has secured arrangements for the continued operation of its chemical plant near the Port of Brisbane and the jobs of the 400 workers at the plant, thanks to the Queensland Government’s domestic gas policy.

Business solutions & technology

National agribusiness confidence rises despite tough conditions

June 3, 2019 | 2 min read

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

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