Rural Business March '26

Movers & Shakers

Cunningham joins IFPA with Kiwi focus

April 16, 2026 | 2 min read

Strategy and transformation specialist Verena Cunningham will join International Fresh Produce Association A-NZ (IFPA A-NZ) to strengthen its presence across New Zealand.

Movers & Shakers

GRDC award for CSIRO scientist

April 15, 2026 | 1 min read

CSIRO scientist Dr Rick Llewellyn has received the 2026 Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Seed of Light – South award for his contribution to the grains industry.

Movers & Shakers

Haigh joins Yara in SA

April 14, 2026 | 1 min read

Sophie Haigh– armed with a Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences from the University of Adelaide and a strong background across horticultural and broadacre agronomy – has joined the Yara Australia team.

Movers & Shakers

UMS bolsters VIC, SA team

April 13, 2026 | 2 min read

UMS has expanded its agronomy and sales team with the appointment of two new area managers, reinforcing its commitment to delivering practical agronomic support backed by technical expertise.

Movers & Shakers

Cherry Growers appoint strengthen Biosecurity

April 10, 2026 | 1 min read

Cherry Growers Australia has appointed Caleb van Beynen as its biosecurity officer, supporting both the cherry and summerfruit industries.

Movers & Shakers

Ben Parker signs on with NRI

April 10, 2026 | 1 min read

National Rural Independents (NRI) has appointed Ben Parker to the role of national business manager – animal health, nutrition and fencing.

Movers & Shakers

Retirement of AgLink Australia boss

April 9, 2026 | 2 min read

AgLink Australia has announced Ian Scutt will retire from his role as chief executive after nine years of dedicated service to the organisation.

Movers & Shakers

Retirement of AgLink Australia boss

April 9, 2026 | 2 min read

AgLink Australia has announced Ian Scutt will retire from his role as chief executive after nine years of dedicated service to the organisation.

Movers & Shakers

Elders appoints Dedoncker as next boss

April 8, 2026 | 1 min read

Elders Limited has announced René Dedoncker as its next chief executive – starting October 1.

Movers & Shakers

Nuffield appoints 2015 scholar as chief executive

April 8, 2026 | 1 min read

After an extensive national search, Nuffield Australia has appointed 2015 Nuffield Scholar Andy Clarke as the organisation’s new chief executive.

Management

Why honesty is an undervalued leadership superpwer

April 7, 2026 | 4 min read

Across cultures, one of the most consistent research findings is people show a strong stated preference for truth.

Market insight

Proven slug and snail protection in all conditions

April 7, 2026 | 3 min read

With the growing season kicking off from March-May and the expected rainfall, slugs and snails will again be a concerning factor this season.

Commentary

Australian beef export volumes tested by new China quota

April 6, 2026 | 4 min read

Australia’s beef exports are set to face some of the biggest adjustments compared with other international exporters as new import quotas announced by China in late last year reshape the global beef trade, Rabobank says in a newly-released report.

Market insight

Time to ‘fine-tune’ lime, amelioration activities

April 3, 2026 | 3 min read

While there has been a strong trend in liming and amelioration progress in WA agriculture for improved crop production, there are still significant opportunities to fine-tune applications, target specific areas for remediation and apply crop nutrients more strategically.

Agsafe

bagMuster expands Tasmania

April 2, 2026 | 1 min read

bagMUSTER has officially expanded into Tasmania, marking the program’s first new state rollout since its establishment in Victoria.

Market insight - Snail & slug control

Mesurol snail and slug bait – trusted performance standing the test of time

April 2, 2026 | 3 min read

For more than 27 years, Australian vegetable and fruit growers have relied on a distinctive blue snail and slug bait to protect some of the nation’s highest value crops.

Agribusiness - News

Industry needs budget backup

April 1, 2026 | 2 min read

Australian farmers are calling for long-term investment rather than short-term budget measures, with the National Farmers’ Federation saying its 2026–27 pre-budget submission is focused on practical policy settings to support the future of the sector.

Market insight - Snail & slug control

Nail your snails with Agribait’s Snailex

April 1, 2026 | 1 min read

Snailex has long been a cost effective and highly efficacious control of damaging mollusc species.

Agribusiness - News

CSIRO unveils new tool to help farmers measure environmental footprint

March 31, 2026 | 2 min read

Farmers across Australia will be able to use FarmPrint to evaluate and communicate the environmental footprint of their agricultural production.

Fertilisers - Market insight

How Sonic Essentials is redefining crop nutrition

March 31, 2026 | 4 min read

As farming systems evolve, growers are navigating variable seasons and tighter margins with an increasing focus on efficiency, planning, and informed decision-making.

Rural Business

Outmanoeuvre clethodim resistance in legume rotations

March 30, 2026 | 4 min read

Chris Davey, WeedSmart agronomist in South Australia, has been tracking clethodim resistance in annual ryegrass on farms within his client group on the northern Yorke Peninsula.

Rural Business

Residuals which don’t lock up your rotation

March 30, 2026 | 5 min read

In the northern grains region, it can be difficult to implement effective consecutive sprays across the whole fallow area after every summer rain event.

Rural Business

UMS signals new chapter with new look

March 27, 2026 | 2 min read

UMS is entering a new phase of growth, combining a refreshed national identity with increased investment in research and development resulting in exceptional results as published in the recent Dairy Australia forage value index (FVI).

Agribusiness - News

Adelaide prepares for southern hemisphere’s biggest horticulture conference

March 26, 2026 | 2 min read

Australia and New Zealand’s premier horticulture event, Hort Connections 2026 will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre this year – over an expanded four-day program from June 1-4.

Merchandise

Why simple, safe spray systems matter on big country

March 26, 2026 | 3 min read

For Lisa Kearines, farming at scale brings a different set of pressures. Working with Ogden Pastoral Company in central NSW, Lisa helps manage a large mixed operation spread across seven properties, stretching roughly 140km.

Merchandise

Nutrimin for ruminants

March 25, 2026 | 2 min read

Sustained demand through three decades of Nutrimin drench for ruminants – an Agmin product – demonstrates there are always deficiencies in one or more micronutrients in the pasture feed.

Agribusiness - News

Innovators crowned at Farmers2Founders Challenge

March 24, 2026 | 1 min read

Crop cooling spray and a saliva test to breed worm-resistant sheep were the agri-tech solutions claiming top honours at the Farmers2Founders International Agrifood-Tech Pitch Challenge.

Merchandise

New spray-on delivers dual protection against flystrike

March 24, 2026 | 4 min read

Leading animal health company Elanco has announced the Australian launch of CLiK Duostar, the first dicyclanil-based product to prevent and treat blowfly strike.

Rural Business

Matrix trials pay off with permit

March 23, 2026 | 1 min read

Adama’s Matrix herbicide is now permitted for use (under Permit PER94851) in annual and perennial ryegrass pasture as a PSPE application, followed by an EPE application if required under high winter grass and barley grass weed pressure or for extended residual.

Merchandise

Drench resistance – don’t guess, test

March 23, 2026 | 4 min read

Internal parasites cost Australian sheep and wool producers an average of $28,000 in lost productivity and a further $5,000 in treatment costs every year, 1 yet the majority are unaware of the resistance status of the worm population on their farm or the efficacy of their most recent drench.

Merchandise

New forage seeds showcase productivity

March 20, 2026 | 3 min read

Newly developed varieties promise stronger pastures, better persistence and higher productivity across key grazing regions.

Merchandise

Longrange vaccination proven protection against bovine botilism

March 20, 2026 | 5 min read

Botulism remains one of the most economically devastating diseases affecting grazing cattle herds across northern Australia.

Merchandise

Strong crown rot results boost grower productivity

March 19, 2026 | 3 min read

Victrato seed treatment has reinforced its role in crown rot management following its first full commercial season of use in Australia, while also marking another important milestone for cereal growers nationwide.

Agribusiness - News

Registrations open for 2026 Australian Cotton Conference

March 19, 2026 | 2 min read

Australia’s cotton industry will come together on the Gold Coast this year for its flagship event, with registrations opened on March 1 for the 2026 Australian Cotton Conference.

Merchandise

Trezac Arylex registration helping graziers extinguish fireweed

March 18, 2026 | 3 min read

Graziers now have an expanded option for managing the highly invasive weed fireweed, with Trezac Arylex active registered for use in grass pastures via boom application.

Market insight

Livestock systems that matter

March 18, 2026 | 3 min read

Fencing, livestock handling, and identification sit at the heart of every livestock operation in Australia.

Rural Business

Rainbow says thanks for an amazing year

March 17, 2026 | 2 min read

Fantastic support from the rural retail industry, further additions to the local Rainbow team and facilities across the country and great acknowledgement of the product portfolio - in particular quality and significant investment into exciting new products to come.

Rural Business

FMC challenges farmers to grow a beer

March 17, 2026 | 2 min read

Each season, Australia’s graingrowers rise to the challenge of coaxing the best from their paddocks.