New thinning agent shines in first season

July 29, 2019 | 3 min read
A new fruit thinning agent - Brevis - has passed its first season with flying colours offering a more flexible application window than currently available options.

Developing new tick management tools

July 25, 2019 | 3 min read
MLA‑funded research is aiming to deliver a new, once‑per‑season‑dose cattle tick vaccine to producers.

Agtech jobs on offer in farm robot company

July 22, 2019 | 2 min read
A team of specialised agtech robot designers and builders will be recruited in Central Queensland following grant funding from the Queensland Government.

UPL unviels global identity and vision

July 18, 2019 | 5 min read
UPL has unveiled its “living” brand, revealing a bold new company identity. The new brand brings its OpenAg purpose to life, with the objective of having the world’s first open agriculture network.

Elders flags $187m AIRR takeover tilt

July 16, 2019 | 2 min read
Elders has made a $10.85-per-share, half-scrip, half-cash bid for Australian Independent Rural Retailers in a deal that values the enterprise at $187 million.

Mandatory pain relief for mulesing in Victoria looks set to become a reality

July 15, 2019 | 3 min read
Victoria is set to become the first state in the country to introduce mandatory pain relief for mulesing.

Gallagher ups investment in Aussie agritech company

July 15, 2019 | 1 min read
Melbourne agritech company Agersens says it has raised $14.75 million capital including cash from existing investors such as NZ’s Gallagher Group.

Elders strengthening horticulture investments in technical services

July 10, 2019 | 2 min read
Building on its position in Australian horticulture was one of the aims for iconic agribusiness Elders at this year's Hort Connections.