Rural Business May 2025

Rural Business

Sowing rates to maintain yield and suppress weeds in low rainfall areas

June 9, 2025 | 5 min read

Grain Orana Alliance chief executive Maurie Street says there are six ways to give the crop a competitive edge – the easiest and often the cheapest is to increase the crop density through a higher sowing rate.

Rural Business

Managing stubble for improved weed control

June 9, 2025 | 4 min read

Having a large cropping program to manage, Jason Coleman keeps his family’s crop rotation simple and concentrates on optimising their profitability. He constantly reassesses their weed management practices and adapts their farming methods to improve the long-term sustainability of their business.

Commentary

Supply fragility creates volatility in urea market

June 6, 2025 | 4 min read

Global urea supplies currently sit in a fragile state, with several key suppliers exporting lower volumes year-on-year, which creates a ripple effect for available volumes for Australian fertiliser importers, Rabobank says in a newly released report, writes Paul Joules.*

Merchandise

Virtual fencing - a gamechanger for livestock

June 6, 2025 | 3 min read

There are hopes virtual fencing technology, which is increasingly being adopted on Tasmanian dairy farms, could be used to optimise pasture consumption and boost milk production by developing novel grazing regimes that support the natural behaviours of livestock.

Market insight - Post-emergent herbicides

Group 14 herbicides in the northern cropping belt

June 5, 2025 | 6 min read

Group 14 herbicides are inhibitors of the protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) enzyme. In post-emergence applications, the absorbed herbicide inhibits PPO located in the outer envelope of plant chloroplasts, causing the protoporphyrinogen (protogen) precursor to leak out into the cytoplasm.

Management

Why leaders need to approach the new world of work with sensitivity and action

June 4, 2025 | 3 min read

As workplaces continue to evolve, leaders face myriad contentious issues which will require careful navigation, empathy and thoughtful connection, writes Dr Michelle Gibbings.*

Movers & Shakers

Rabobank appoints Colley to board

June 3, 2025 | 1 min read

Rabobank Australia chair James Fazzino says new director Carolyn Colley has more than 30 years in executive roles across the financial services, technology and innovation sectors, and is a highly regarded company director.

Movers & Shakers

Rabobank appoints Colley to board

June 3, 2025 | 1 min read

Rabobank Australia chair James Fazzino says new director Carolyn Colley has more than 30 years in executive roles across the financial services, technology and innovation sectors, and is a highly regarded company director.

Movers & Shakers

Gough appointed Invasive Species Council CEO

June 3, 2025 | 2 min read

The Invasive Species Council is pleased to announce Advocacy Director Jack Gough has been appointed Chief Executive.

Movers & Shakers

New team members join Agspec

June 3, 2025 | 2 min read

Agspec has appointed Nigel Roberts as its Dubbo-based NSW Business Manager.

Movers & Shakers

Measham cherry picked for top job

June 2, 2025 | 1 min read

Cherry Growers Australia has announced the appointment of Penny Measham as its new chief executive officer

Agsafe

New course supports supply chain safety

June 2, 2025 | 2 min read

In an industry where safety, compliance and environmental responsibility are paramount, ongoing education is essential.

Market insight - Rodent & vertebrate pest control

Snail and slug baiting methods put to the test

June 2, 2025 | 2 min read

A research project is underway to aid Australian grain growers to manage snail and slug damage in crops by optimising bait spreading operations.

Market insight

NIR developments laid out for industry

May 30, 2025 | 3 min read

Sugar Research Australia’s NIR support engineer, Joel Simpson, has introduced the industry to the latest developments in handheld micro near infrared (NIR).

Market insight - Tropical agriculture & sugar cane

Get with the soil health program

May 30, 2025 | 2 min read

Sugar Research Australia says soil health is vital for optimising productivity, profitability, and sustainability within the sugarcane industry.

Agribusiness - News

New taskforce sets a path for the future of livestock transport

May 29, 2025 | 2 min read

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)has formed a transport sustainability taskforce with red meat supply chain representatives to measure animal movement and animal welfare metrics for the livestock road transport industry.

Agribusiness - News

Farmers to cash in on EOFY offers

May 28, 2025 | 2 min read

New Holland is offering deals and flexible financing options across a wide range of compact and low to mid horsepower tractors, as farmers look to boost productivity and prepare for the coming season with improved optimism.

Market insight - Rodent & vertebrate pest control

Hit hard with soft bait attack

May 28, 2025 | 2 min read

With the onset of cooler months, the need for effective rodent control solutions becomes very important to control and manage rodent populations.

Merchandise

Axcela and baiting for better returns

May 27, 2025 | 5 min read

No-till farming has positively increased moisture retention and organic matter, reduced erosion and made a kinder habitat for beneficial insects. But there is a downside.

Movers & Shakers

Shane Phillips joins BioCentral Laboratories

May 27, 2025 | 1 min read

Well known South Australian agronomist and research scientist Shane Phillips has joined the BioCentral team.

Agribusiness - News

New pangenome analysis uncovers genetic key to larger peanut yields

May 26, 2025 | 2 min read

Researchers from Australia and China have identified crucial structural variations which determine seed size and weight in peanuts, paving the way for the development of higher-yielding crop varieties.

Market insight - Rodent & vertebrate pest control

Mouseoff ZP –proven performer since 2000

May 26, 2025 | 3 min read

Mouseoff ZP continues to be the market leading brand for broadacre scale management of mouse populations across Australia since its launch some 25 years ago.

Agribusiness - News

Academia and industry working together

May 23, 2025 | 2 min read

Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga has hosted the Elders Limited board as part of a partnership agreement designed to advance agricultural innovation, sustainability and education.

Merchandise

Why is pain relief important?

May 23, 2025 | 4 min read

As your clients prepare for marking, have you had a conversation with them about what they are using for pain management this year?

Merchandise

New dry probiotic a gamechanger for Aussie feedlots

May 22, 2025 | 4 min read

With a minimum 13 billion live probiotic bacteria per gram, Terragen’s new Probiotic for Ruminants is set to revolutionise how Australian producers support the gastrointestinal health of their herd.

Market insight - Rodent & vertebrate pest control

Imtrade sets sights on smarter rodent controls

May 22, 2025 | 3 min read

Mouse baiting has become a critical part of farming operations across Australia, particularly during the sowing period when newly planted seeds and young crops are at their most vulnerable. In some years, the problem escalates beyond routine management – with mouse populations exploding into plague proportions.

Market insight - Tropical agriculture & sugar cane

Unlock 51 per cent more root growth

May 21, 2025 | 2 min read

Omnia’s devotion to improving fertiliser efficiency through increasing root development is delivering impressive results on several different crops, including sugar cane.

Market insight - Post-emergent herbicides

Early broadleaf protection emerges for cereal crops

May 21, 2025 | 4 min read

A good outcome from early use of broadleaf herbicides in oats despite concerns over potential crop impact is encouraging future applications for a southern WA farming enterprise.

Merchandise

Protecting chemistry for the good of all

May 20, 2025 | 4 min read

While it may seem counterintuitive, the message is loud and clear – if chemistry is working well in the paddock, don’t overuse it.

Market insight - Post-emergent herbicides

New post-emergent herbicide welcomed by northern growers

May 20, 2025 | 4 min read

The ability to cost-effectively mix a selected rate of aminopyralid broadleaf weed herbicide with other cereal post-emergent herbicide partners has put a smile on the face of northern croppers over recent years and it appears it will only widen this year.

Merchandise

New fungicide option helps Banrock Station sustainability goals

May 19, 2025 | 3 min read

Banrock Station, located in the Riverland region of South Australia has long held goals around sustainability and the environment when producing high quality wines.

Merchandise

Trial data confirms Utrisha N boosts wheat yield

May 19, 2025 | 3 min read

Field trials across three key Australian grain regions have delivered the most comprehensive trial data to date showing the significant influence of nutrient efficiency bio-stimulant Utrisha N on crop yield.

Movers & Shakers

UPL announces key appointments to support growth

May 16, 2025 | 3 min read

With a focus on bringing new solutions to the Australian market, UPL Australia has announced key appointments to its sales team to support their continuing growth.