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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.

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GRDC award for CSIRO scientist

April 15, 2026 | 1 min read

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Haigh joins Yara in SA

April 14, 2026 | 1 min read

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UMS bolsters VIC, SA team

April 13, 2026 | 2 min read

New canola weed strategies deliver for growers

April 11, 2026 | 4 min read

Growers are increasingly adopting latest herbicide strategies in canola for improved weed control longer into seasons and cleaner paddocks in following years, as well as to reduce pressure on traditional chemistries.

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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.

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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.

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Rabobank announces new ANZ CEO

April 9, 2026 | 1 min read

Rabobank has announced the appointment of Caroline Oosterbaan as chief executive of Rabobank Australia and regional manager Australia and New Zealand.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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