Rural Business August '24

Market insight - Spring horticulture & viticulture

Controlling vine suckers with minimal labour

Nov. 27, 2024 | 3 min read

The challenge of controlling vine suckers in current labour markets is being addressed with a herbicide option in many vineyards across the Barossa region of South Australia.

Market insight - Sheep care & health

Marks-Min hits the mark

Sept. 15, 2024 | 4 min read

Australian sheep producers maximising growth rates and fertility have jumped at the ability to optimise their flocks’ performance with a convenient multi-trace mineral and B12 treatment.

Fodder conservation & pasture - Market insight

Kuhn has forage success.

Sept. 15, 2024 | 3 min read

One of the industry leaders in hay and forage machinery, Kuhn has further solidified its position as the best-in-class offer, with the French manufacturer being awarded two international awards including 2024 farm machine at two leading agricultural fairs.

Market insight

EU changes for pome fruit

Sept. 14, 2024 | 2 min read

Upcoming changes to the maximum residue limit (MRL) in the European Union (EU) for fenoxycarb, the active in one of the pome fruit industry’s valued IPM insecticides, Insegar, should prompt discussion between agronomists and those growers targeting export markets and export agents.

Market insight - Sheep care & health

Blueprint for success

Sept. 14, 2024 | 2 min read

Alltech Lienert Australia is an animal nutrition premix and supplement manufacturing company, with over 40 years’ experience, providing customers with innovative, high-quality products and services, from feed formulation to the development of complete nutritional programs.

Market insight - Spring horticulture & viticulture

Caterpillar control DiPel holds fast on resistance and affordability

Sept. 13, 2024 | 3 min read

Brassica growers planning their spring planting could count on leading organic Lepidopteran caterpillar control DiPel to protect their crop and enjoy significant cost benefits at the same time according to agronomist Bruce Stark, from reseller Lindsay Rural Gatton in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley.

Market insight - Sheep care & health

Producers reap benefits holus bolus

Sept. 13, 2024 | 2 min read

A long-acting trace element bolus is a valuable tool in sheep production, designed to address the nutritional requirements of sheep by providing a sustained release of essential trace minerals over an extended period.

Merchandise

Portable power for off-grid fences

Sept. 12, 2024 | 3 min read

Gallagher is making off-grid livestock control and precision pasture management easier for Australian farmers with the launch of an extended range of Lithium Solar Fence Energisers, delivering more power over longer distances in any weather.

Fungicides - Market insight

Strong start for new strawberry fungicide

Sept. 11, 2024 | 4 min read

The introduction of Verpixo Adavelt active fungicide for strawberries has demonstrated excellent results under challenging conditions in the Yarra Valley of Victoria.

Market insight

Root Boost enhances crop and plant establishment

Sept. 10, 2024 | 3 min read

Sonic Essentials harnessed its platinum sponsorship of the Fruit Growers Victoria (FGV) conference held in Shepparton recently as a major platform to unveil Root Boost - the first starter product in their Gro Start Pro range of crop starters.

Fungicides - Market insight

Duo seeks out powdery mildew

Sept. 9, 2024 | 5 min read

In the grips of what’s been described as a bad powdery mildew season for many growers, a new fungicide from Syngenta, applied early in the crop to help keep the disease firmly under control is what some are terming a no-brainer.

Fodder conservation & pasture - Market insight

Cleancrop is living up to its name

Sept. 8, 2024 | 3 min read

Damien Cocker, a dairy farmer from Sheffield, Tasmania, was struggling to fill the summer feed gap. After losing significant milk productivity from his 600 Friesian Jersey cross cattle throughout the drier months, Mr Cocker needed a long-lasting solution to address the seasonal instability.

Commentary

NAB report sees market still rising

Sept. 7, 2024 | 3 min read

The NAB Rural Commodities Index increased by 0.4 per cent month-on-month in June, rising for the third consecutive month. The index is now around levels seen in February 2023.

Merchandise - Seeds

Optimise Nuseed canola seed storage

Sept. 6, 2024 | 4 min read

Research has found the shelf life of any seed is dependent on its moisture content, as well as the temperature and humidity of the storage environment.

Cotton - Merchandise

Bayer releases XtendFlex for cotton industry

Sept. 5, 2024 | 3 min read

Bayer has announced the commercial release of XtendFlex herbicide tolerance technology in XtendFlex cotton in Australia, along with the approval of XtendiMax 2 Herbicide with VapourGrip Technology for over-the-top use in XtendFlex cotton, offering Australian cotton growers unparalleled flexibility and options in weed management strategies.

Cattle health - Merchandise

Strike cattle tick before the spring rise

Sept. 4, 2024 | 4 min read

Early season treatment with an effective, residual acaricide is an important method of preventing the build-up of tick populations on cattle and pasture.

Merchandise

Enhancing the natural potential of crops

Sept. 3, 2024 | 2 min read

Global fertiliser manufacturer, Yara, has entered the rapidly-growing biostimulants market with the release of its new YaraAmplix range in Australia.

Management

Publicly recognising team achievements boosts culture

Sept. 2, 2024 | 3 min read

To state the obvious, a surefire way to improve productivity and employee engagement is the holy grail all companies are looking for.

Merchandise

A big win in resistance fight

Sept. 1, 2024 | 4 min read

Trials of new, alternative mode of action herbicides against grass and broadleaf weeds along fence lines are demonstrating safe, long-term control of these weed populations, also providing a breakthrough in herbicide resistance management.

Rural Business

APVMA decisions on paraquat/diquat

Aug. 31, 2024 | 4 min read

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published its proposed decisions on the reconsiderations of paraquat and diquat, non-selective herbicides used to control weeds in various agricultural, horticultural, and commercial situations.

Rural Business

Zoetis continues rural mental health support

Aug. 30, 2024 | 3 min read

With a commitment of $800,000 over the last eight years, Zoetis has been a steadfast supporter of Beyond Blue's vital services, which have seen more than 300,000 individuals reach out for assistance in 2023 alone.

Rural Business

Can drones provide early warning of herbicide resistance?

Aug. 29, 2024 | 3 min read

Finding time to scout for weeds or monitor paddocks after a spray application is almost impossible as growers are typically managing larger cropping areas than ever before.

Rural Business

Heat is on for chickpea research

Aug. 28, 2024 | 3 min read

Fast-tracking the development of chickpea varieties adapted to high temperatures is the focus of a new research project aimed at addressing the challenges facing growers of Australia’s biggest pulse crop.

Rural Business

Stay up to date with new resistance strategies

Aug. 27, 2024 | 2 min read

Climate change poses one of the most significant challenges to pest management and agricultural production Australian farmers and horticultural growers have faced.

Rural Business

Understanding fall armyworm

Aug. 27, 2024 | 5 min read

A high prevalence of fall armyworm in Queensland earlier this year has been a steep learning curve for growers and agronomists, who are working hard to understand the pest’s impact in Australian farming systems.

On The Move

Joules joins Rabobank Down Under

Aug. 26, 2024 | 1 min read

Rabobank has announced the appointment of Paul Joules to its team of Australian and New Zealand research analysts.

On The Move

Delbridge joins global seed board

Aug. 25, 2024 | 1 min read

Australian Seed Federation (ASF) chief executive Katherine Delbridge has been appointed to the board of the International Seed Federation (ISF).

Rural Business

Pharmsmart Animal Health takes control of its destiny

Aug. 25, 2024 | 3 min read

Pharmsmart Animal Health has taken the bold step of establishing its own large-scale manufacturing facility on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast to ensure the business has much greater control of its growth and service to clients.

On The Move

Datamars strengthens team

Aug. 25, 2024 | 2 min read

Territory manager Tyler Geist and Territory manager Louise Ryrie

On The Move

Arkle steps into interim GPA role

Aug. 23, 2024 | 1 min read

Interim Grain Producers Australia’s chief executive Pete Arkle.

On The Move

New team members at Granular Products

Aug. 23, 2024 | 2 min read

GRANULAR PRODUCTS APPOINTMENTS O’GRADY Mick O’Grady: Technical sales specialist for north Queensland and Northern Territory GRANULAR PRODUCTS APPOINTMENTS GREEN Lou Green: Technical sales specialist New South Wales

On The Move

New faces, new roles at Nufarm

Aug. 22, 2024 | 2 min read

Newly-appointed Nufarm business development manager Sinead Kuchel. New face at Nufarm is field research and development specialist Matthew Buttsworth.

Agsafe

drumMUSTER evolution and what Drums-to-Drums means for agriculture

Aug. 22, 2024 | 2 min read

With sustainability and environmental responsibility becoming ever more crucial, Agsafe has announced its drumMUSTER program has recently evolved.

Agribusiness - News

GPA still wants biosecurity overhaul

Aug. 21, 2024 | 2 min read

Grain Producers Australia says taking steps to ensure all parties to Australia’s robust biosecurity system contribute to management costs should be at the forefront of Canberra’s efforts in this area.

Agribusiness - News

Buffel grass declared weed in NT

Aug. 21, 2024 | 2 min read

The Invasive Species Council has welcomed news buffel grass has finally been declared a weed in the Northern Territory, following a similar declaration by South Australia in 2015.

Agribusiness - News

Climate farmers rack up big win

Aug. 20, 2024 | 1 min read

Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed strong recommendations from the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee on carbon capture and storage, following US coal giant Glencore’s attempt to store coal waste underground in the Great Artesian Basin.

Agribusiness - News

Vaccine trial shows tick promise

Aug. 20, 2024 | 2 min read

A vaccine developed at The University of Queensland has proven highly effective in early trials to address one of the country’s top cattle pests.

Agribusiness - News

Program released for Australian Agronomy Conference

Aug. 19, 2024 | 1 min read

The program has been released for the 21st Australian Agronomy Conference to be held in Albany, Western Australia.

Agribusiness - News

Looking to the future at World Potato Congress

Aug. 18, 2024 | 2 min read

From farmers and agronomists to supply chain partners, people from across Australia and around the world gathered in Adelaide in June for the biggest event on the potato calendar.

Rural Business

Syngenta Grower of the year 2024

Aug. 17, 2024 | 5 min read

Processing up to 600 tonnes of fresh carrots each week Rocky Lamattina & Sons are among Australia’s most consistent carrot growers. They’re now also recipients of the Syngenta Grower of the Year award for 2024, as part of the AUSVEG Awards for Excellence.

Agribusiness - News

BASF closes plants

Aug. 16, 2024 | 1 min read

BASF Agricultural Solutions plans to change production network of glufosinate-ammonium and will cease production by the end of 2024.