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Better twine technology has arrived in Australia

Fodder conservation & pasture Aug. 31, 2023



Heavier hay bales, less downtime and a baler twine that can handle the pressure in the field. Sounds like a fodder contractors dream, right?

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Being connected key to mental wellbeing

Rural Business Aug. 31, 2023



According to a new survey by Beyond Blue, Australians living in rural and regional areas are disproportionately affected by stress and anxiety, with increasing interest rates, inflation, rising living costs and concerns about the future among the primary causes of community concern.

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UPL helps kids learn to grow vegetables

Rural Business Aug. 30, 2023



A recent UPL promotion has resulted in 20 Vegepods being gifted to regional schools to engage kids in learning programs around growing vegetables from a young age.

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New Syngenta viticulture fungicides impress

Spring horticulture & viticulture Aug. 30, 2023



The anticipated arrival of three new grape fungicides from Syngenta has generated excitement among advisors, eager for growers to realise the benefits in their production systems.

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Syngenta Regional Growth Awards winners

Rural Business Aug. 29, 2023



The future of agriculture in Australia and New Zealand is in sound hands, says Syngenta managing director and country head ANZ Paul Luxton, in announcing the regional winners of this year’s Syngenta Growth Awards, which recognise growers, advisers and innovators for their contribution to the industry.

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Potato and onion crops boosted by mycorrhizae

Spring horticulture & viticulture Aug. 28, 2023



Most vegetable growers typically only squeeze out marginal productivity gains each year, if at all, through improved varieties, agronomic practices, and the latest crop protection technology.

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S&W grows sales team

On The Move Aug. 27, 2023



S&W Seed Company has made two new territory manager appointments covering key parts of Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania.

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Impact’s Graeme Rimon clocks up 50 years

Profile Aug. 26, 2023



It’s with great pride Impact Fertilisers is honouring Graeme Rimon, who has dedicated an astonishing 50 years of service at the Impact Fertilisers SSP manufacturing plant in Hobart.

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Weedsmart Big 6 tackles resistance

Merchandise Aug. 25, 2023



Nutrien agronomists from across the country have shared their tips to help control crop weeds as part of WeedSmart Week in Dubbo earlier this month (August).

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GPA director gives Nufarm farm insights

Rural Business Aug. 25, 2023



Nufarm Australia’s leadership team recently visited Weidemann Pastoral Co at Rupanyup in Victoria's Wimmera region, where they gained first-hand insights into the farm’s operations and deeper industry knowledge, from GPA southern grower director, Andrew Weidemann AM.

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Grow your business in a changing environment

Commentary Aug. 24, 2023



Australian agribusiness has experienced significant economic uplift over recent years but there is plenty of evidence to suggest that has now changed, writes Chris Green.

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Combine sales spike, baler sales down

Agribusiness Aug. 23, 2023



Australian farm machinery sales have been challenged by multiple factors in 2023, following a buoyant 2022. Supply chain concerns continue to dominate, with shipping quarantine queues the most prominent issue impacting sales.

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John McKillop joins Herron Todd White

On The Move Aug. 22, 2023



Prominent rural identity John McKillop is joining Australia’s largest independent valuation and advisory firm, Herron Todd White as executive director of agribusiness effective 14 August 2023.

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Microscopic organisms to increase crop yields

Spring horticulture & viticulture Aug. 22, 2023



Scientists are investigating whether root systems packed with certain combinations of tiny living things – or microbiomes – result in a more productive plant with the aim of developing new products to increase yield.

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Government takes action against APVMA

Agribusiness Aug. 21, 2023



The Albanese Government will take firm action to ensure the integrity of Australia’s agricultural and veterinary chemicals regulation system, following the release of a report detailing serious allegations concerning the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).

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