Rural Business June '24

Market insight

Soil health and Agreva go hand in hand

July 15, 2024 | 4 min read

With soil health critical to long-term farm productivity and crop performance, Australian company Agreva Sustainable Agriculture is championing soil health for land restoration and drought resilience, as well as the growing problem of desertification, under the theme #GenerationRestoration.

Cotton - Market insight

Herbicide innovators support cotton consistency

July 14, 2024 | 2 min read

Using quality herbicides to help establish cotton crops can offer added peace of mind and value, without necessarily costing more.

Market insight

ProdOz offers new smart fertiliser

July 14, 2024 | 4 min read

Australian food producers on a quest to boost their sustainability credentials are finding a beacon in a new-generation fertiliser that is redefining the agricultural industry’s understanding of nitrogen.

Commentary

Blue sky opportunity in sustainable aviation fuel

July 13, 2024 | 3 min read

Growing global and local demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could spell good news for Australian agriculture, with the country’s farmers well placed to provide low-emissions feedstock to be used in future production, according to new industry research.

Commentary

Blue sky opportunity in sustainable aviation fuel

July 13, 2024 | 3 min read

Growing global and local demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could spell good news for Australian agriculture, with the country’s farmers well placed to provide low-emissions feedstock to be used in future production, according to new industry research.

Merchandise

Don’t waste time, Hasten instead

July 12, 2024 | 2 min read

In the dynamic world of agriculture, staying ahead means having the right tools at your disposal.

Merchandise

Pasture helps reduce greenhouse gas

July 12, 2024 | 3 min read

Researchers from the University of Sydney have found that 8 kg of the total carbon dioxide emitted each day by the average cow was immediately taken up by a hectare of dairy pasture system.

Insecticide - Merchandise

Cimegra protects brassicas.

July 11, 2024 | 2 min read

Cimegra is the new weapon in BASFs arsenal in the fight to protect brassicas.

Fungicides - Merchandise

Grower over the moon with Bayer’s Luna

July 11, 2024 | 4 min read

A fungicide option has emerged for melon and cucurbit growers in the battle against significant fungal diseases like gummy stem blight and powdery mildew.

Merchandise

Gallagher incorporates livestock and data collection

July 10, 2024 | 2 min read

With a reputation for building and delivering high quality rural products made from heavy-duty materials, Norton’s premium livestock handling products along with their high performing animal performance and traceability range, have been integrated with Gallagher.

Merchandise - Sheep care & health

Numnuts – better for lambs better for business.

July 10, 2024 | 2 min read

Amongst every farming operation is a commitment and dedication to the health and wellbeing of their animals.

Technology in agriculture

Australian made is the weigh to go

July 9, 2024 | 2 min read

For Optiweigh Founders, Bill and Jacqui Mitchell, maintaining an Australian-made and owned status has been a priority. By Alex McLaughlin APlus News

Merchandise

Sundew seeking distribution partners

July 9, 2024 | 2 min read

In the diverse expanse of Australia's agricultural landscape, innovation is the key to success.

Merchandise

Corteva integrates Stoller to boost crop performance

July 8, 2024 | 2 min read

Corteva Agriscience will integrate Stoller Australia into its domestic operation to scale and strengthen the development of sustainably focused solutions for Australian growers.

Merchandise

RSP invests in Queensland ag

July 8, 2024 | 2 min read

Resilient Search Partners (RSP) is excited to announce a strategic investment in Granular Products (GP), a leading Rockhampton agricultural manufacturing and service business, marking a significant development in the Queensland agribusiness landscape.

Fungicides - Merchandise

Headline Blackleg impacts early sown canola

July 7, 2024 | 2 min read

A forecast for blackleg showers in some of Australia’s highest yielding canola growing regions is prompting renewed calls for caution concerning this devastating disease.

Market insight - Technology in agriculture

You can’t beat the personal touch

July 7, 2024 | 2 min read

Growers across Australia are realising the long-awaited gains of precision agriculture through services provided by Delta Agribusiness’ PA Solutions team.

Market insight - Technology in agriculture

Ag-tech delivers data nuggets in Queensland

July 3, 2024 | 4 min read

Taking over the reins of a new property presents a steep learning curve about the land and environment – and this is where ag-tech can help.

Management

Why leaders need to get better at regulating emotions

July 3, 2024 | 4 min read

In times of upheaval and uncertainty, leaders have a responsibility to steer their people through the storm with composure and resolve, writes Leah Mether.

Agribusiness - Cattle health

Improved nutrition boosts animal health.

July 2, 2024 | 3 min read

Improving nutrition a few weeks before calving is successfully boosting health outcomes for calves and heifers in the trying weather conditions of Australia’s north.

Rural Business

Has northern Australian lost some key herbicides?

July 1, 2024 | 4 min read

Some weeds have thrived in minimum-tillage farming systems, and resistance to mainstay herbicides is a considerable threat to profitability.

Agribusiness

dry soil impacts on pre-emergents

June 30, 2024 | 5 min read

Soil moisture is sadly lacking in many grain-growing areas this season, particularly in the southern and western regions of the country.

Agribusiness

BASF expands portfolio

June 29, 2024 | 2 min read

With its first biomass-balanced (BMB) ammonia and urea products, BASF now offers BMB options within its ammonia value chain.

Agribusiness - News

Walker takes national role with Datamars

June 28, 2024 | 1 min read

Datamars has appointed Brian Walker as national sales manager

Agsafe

drumMuster continues to deliver

June 27, 2024 | 2 min read

Agsafe’s drumMUSTER program, a cornerstone in the effort to ensure the responsible disposal of agricultural chemical containers in Australia, remains robust and accessible nationwide.

Agribusiness - News

Production boosts dairy confidence

June 26, 2024 | 2 min read

Farmer confidence in the Australian dairy industry is currently in its most stable period in a decade.

Agribusiness - News

Farming for the future of wool

June 25, 2024 | 2 min read

With consumer demand for nature-positive wool outstripping supply, a new project is underway to provide consistency and certainty for woolgrowers around measuring and reporting on environmental performance.

Agribusiness - News

Investment boosts AEGIC Chinese barley talks

June 24, 2024 | 2 min read

New investment from the Australian Government through the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR) will allow the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) to continue building Chinese relationships to support enhanced use of Australian barley for the malting and brewing industries.

Agribusiness - News

APVMA reviews costs

June 23, 2024 | 1 min read

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has met with key stakeholders to discuss the upcoming review of its cost recovery structure, including our fees and levies.

Agribusiness - News

ACCC expresses concerns over Namoi bid

June 23, 2024 | 3 min read

The ACCC has published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns with Louis Dreyfus Company’s (LDC) proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton Ltd.

Hort Connections

Hort Connections 2024

June 21, 2024 | 2 min read

Hort Connections 2024 has been given a big tick of approval by organisers and visitors to this years annual event, held in Melbourne during June.

Agribusiness - News

Elders sponsors potato congress

June 19, 2024 | 1 min read

As a leading supplier of certified seed potatoes to commercial growers, Elders has proudly announced they are the major sponsor for the upcoming World Potato Congress, to be held in Adelaide June 23 -26.

Agribusiness - News

Nutrien  focuses on emissions

June 15, 2024 | 2 min read

As the focus on sustainability continues to escalate, Australian agribusiness Nutrien Ag Solutions is helping farmers understand their emissions and on-farm opportunities.