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Cotton trash to grow new industry

Dec. 26, 2025 | 2 min read

Supermarket shelves could be stocked with mushrooms grown from the Northern Territory’s cotton waste, with a Charles Darwin University (CDU) research project exploring the possibility of broadening the region’s agricultural industry.

Celebrating Australian farm communities

Dec. 26, 2025 | 3 min read

A smart approach to vegetation management

Dec. 23, 2025 | 3 min read

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It’s the simple things that count

Dec. 22, 2025 | 3 min read

Motorcycle crop trial tour hits national heights in SA

Dec. 19, 2025 | 5 min read

The grains industry’s pioneering spring motorcycle crop trials tour took to a national stage in South Australia this year, attracting riders from four states to view a range of research, visit leading local growers and cruise one of the country’s most popular regions.

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NEM appoints sales and development manager

Dec. 19, 2025 | 1 min read

Tom joins NEM with more than a decade of experience in the agricultural sector.

RX-380 offers significant benefits

Dec. 18, 2025 | 2 min read

Cotton growers continue to express extremely positive feedback regarding Adama Australia’s RX-380 concentrated growth regulant that offers significant benefits for farm logistics and storage, as well as reduced packaging.

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APVMA’s latest on levies

Dec. 17, 2025 | 1 min read

Recently, a number of media articles covered the APVMA’s transparent reporting of a breach of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical Products (Collection of Levy) Act 1994, regarding the collection of levies for the disposals, including sales, of unregistered products authorised under permit.

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Elders gets Delta green light

Dec. 17, 2025 | 2 min read

The ACCC will not oppose Elders Limited’s proposed acquisition of Delta Agribusiness after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking that commits Elders to divest six Delta stores in Western Australia.

Helping producers navigate sustainability opportunities

Dec. 16, 2025 | 2 min read

In a boost to producers wanting to be better informed about environmental stewardship, the University of New England (UNE) and AgriFutures Australia launched Environer at the National NRM Knowledge Conference in Cairns.

An integrated vision for predicting crop success

Dec. 15, 2025 | 3 min read

A system developed at The University of Queensland is offering accurate predictions of crop yield and farm production risks up to 4 months before sowing.

Low-carb potatoes, high-tech solutions and the Pye Group’s recipe of success

Dec. 15, 2025 | 4 min read

What started as a leap of faith from New Zealand to South Australia’s Mallee region 35 years ago to grow the humble spud, has transformed the Pye family into one of Australia’s biggest names in horticulture.

Movers & Shakers

Farrelly new boss at FPSC

Dec. 12, 2025 | 1 min read

New Fresh Produce Safety Centre chief executive Damien Farrelly says he is delighted to have joined an organisation where ‘some really impactful work’ is well and truly underway.

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Robinson joins Reids

Dec. 12, 2025 | 1 min read

Andy Robinson has joined Reid Stockfeeds as its commercial general manager.

Australian weed fight breakthrough gets global attention

Dec. 12, 2025 | 3 min read

The International Weed Science Congress in China has seen a world-leading Queensland researcher present findings of trials demonstrating breakthroughs in managing a costly weed – Phalaris – across Asia and Australia.

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AgriProve announces leadership transition

Dec. 11, 2025 | 1 min read

AgriProve has announced Stuart Upton has decided to step down from his role as chief executive.

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Corporate Carbon Group appoints Train

Dec. 11, 2025 | 2 min read

Corporate Carbon Group (CCG) has appointed Marc Train as chief executive, with Gary Wyatt transitioning from managing director to executive director.

ABC Software focuses on what matters most

Dec. 11, 2025 | 3 min read

Managing a modern horticulture business often requires juggling multiple software tools, each designed for a specific purpose.

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Sumitomo makes key appointments

Dec. 10, 2025 | 2 min read

Sumitomo Chemical Australia has announced several appointments and changes to its regional manager network.

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