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Serious side to guide to “encouraging aphids”

Resistance management Oct. 31, 2023



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?

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DLF Seeds restructure

On The Move Oct. 31, 2023



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

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Yara strengthens environmental focus

Rural Business Oct. 31, 2023



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

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Yara rejigs agronomy team

On The Move Oct. 31, 2023



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

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EC recognises canola’s greenhouse benefits

Rural Business Oct. 31, 2023



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.

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New UPL appointments support growth

On The Move Oct. 30, 2023



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

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Bayer’s new comms manager

On The Move Oct. 30, 2023



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.

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#PlantASeedForSafety winners announced

Rural Business Oct. 30, 2023



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).

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WA orchards beat rising weevil damage

Resistance management Oct. 29, 2023



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.

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30/30 vision for pre-em grass weed control

Resistance management Oct. 29, 2023



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.

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From Telex to OPAS and everything in between

Profile Oct. 29, 2023



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

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NFF opposes Labor’s Basin Plan rewrite

Agribusiness Oct. 29, 2023



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.

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Why EQ is vital during uncertain times

Commentary Management Oct. 29, 2023



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.

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Workforce shortages worsen: AUSVEG

Agribusiness Oct. 28, 2023



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.

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New powdery mildew option in cucurbits

Merchandise Oct. 28, 2023



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

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