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BASF launches vitamin A and D3 product for animal nutrition

Nov. 26, 2025 | 2 min read

BASF is launching Lutavit A/D3 1000/200 NXT – a next-generation vitamin formulation – which combines vitamin A and vitamin D3 in a single, microencapsulated form.

Agribusiness - News

AUSVEG to update seed potato growers at Victorian PMTV forum

Nov. 26, 2025 | 3 min read

Preparing healthy feedlot cattle – the respiratory advantage

Nov. 25, 2025 | 5 min read

Zoetis marks 10-year Beyond Blue partnership with $1m donation milestone

Nov. 25, 2025 | 3 min read

Esplanade – a smart approach to vegetation management

Nov. 25, 2025 | 3 min read

Unchecked weeds aren’t just a nuisance – they’re a risk.

New option for Botrytis control in cherries

Nov. 24, 2025 | 4 min read

Botrytis grey mould ( Botrytis cinerea ) has long been overlooked as the cause of serious fruit losses, in an industry that has consistently battled brown rot ( Monilinia spp.).

An easy and sustainable solution for nematodes

Nov. 24, 2025 | 4 min read

Vaniva powered by Tymirium technology is the latest cutting-edge nematicide from Syngenta, protecting cucurbit and fruiting vegetable crops in open field and protected cropping, from root-knot nematodes.

FARMERS IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT AS GPA LAUNCHES NEW AUTOMATION SURVEY

Nov. 23, 2025 | 1 min read

Australian grain growers are being asked to help steer the future of on-farm automation, with Grain Producers Australia (GPA) launching its 2025 Autonomous Farm Machinery Survey to capture how producers are using, testing, and planning for autonomous equipment in the paddock

Grains Australia seeks applicants for Oat and Pulse Councils

Nov. 23, 2025 | 1 min read

Grains Australia is inviting expressions of interest (EOIs) for two positions on its Oat Council and one position on its Pulse Council.

Redox on a roll across country – and world

Nov. 21, 2025 | 2 min read

Redox has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the leading chemical, ingredients and raw material distributors in the world.

Overwatch herbicide incentive offers growers a valuable insight

Nov. 20, 2025 | 2 min read

Annual ryegrass resistance continues to challenge Australian growers, making informed herbicide decisions more critical than ever.

Mates and mo-ments for National Ag Day

Nov. 19, 2025 | 2 min read

Muirs and Corteva Agriscience marked National Agriculture Day with community BBQs across regional Australia.

Market insight - Resistance management

Best practice for phosphine use in stored grain fumigation

Nov. 18, 2025 | 2 min read

A new best management practice (BMP) guide for phosphine use in stored grain fumigation is now available.

New technology at Halbury Field Day

Nov. 18, 2025 | 3 min read

Technologies from Corteva’s plant performance range, alongside their crop protection products, were highlighted during a recent field day at the Halbury Research Station in South Australia.

Insecticide resistance project targets fall armyworm in grains

Nov. 17, 2025 | 3 min read

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) scientists are ramping up an insecticide resistance surveillance project to combat the destructive fall armyworm.

Market insight - Specialty fertilisers & nutrition

Innovation and impact at 2025 Fertiliser Australia awards

Nov. 14, 2025 | 5 min read

The Australian fertiliser industry came together in Melbourne on September 9 and 10 for the 2025 Fertiliser Australia conference.

Market insight - Specialty fertilisers & nutrition

Biological fertilisers build soil fertility, carbon credits

Nov. 13, 2025 | 5 min read

Like many farmers, Victorian Wimmera grower Geoff Vivian had plenty of scepticism about using biological fertilisers, but after first-hand experience with a soil carbon project which is set to provide valuable income following a tough year, he is now on-board and excited in the benefits for future generations.

Growers walk as vegetable industry compliance costs top $200m

Nov. 12, 2025 | 4 min read

New research by AUSVEG has for the first time quantified the massive cost and scope of the $213 million annual compliance, regulatory and red tape burden hampering the productivity and profitability of Australian vegetable growers and threating the long-term viability of Australia’s vegetable industry.

Doing less not more - the key to boosting productivity

Nov. 11, 2025 | 4 min read

At first, it’s light with just the basics: a few meetings, a couple of tasks, the usual expectations of modern life. But as time goes on, we start adding more: another project, a few extra responsibilities, the pressure to be better, faster, more responsive.

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