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Rainbow Agro invests in crop protection innovation

Feb. 1, 2024 | 2 min read

Leading global crop protection company Rainbow Ag is investing long-term in Australia, with local projects to deliver innovative and sustainable crop protection solutions.

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Trial supplies resistance tools

Jan. 31, 2024 | 5 min read

For those wanting to independently test new products, understand new and old use patterns or monitor resistance in-field, completing your own trial work has just become a whole lot more accessible, thanks to the team at Trial Supplies.

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Biologicals to access nitrogen

Jan. 30, 2024 | 4 min read

A step change is coming for plant health, sustainability and yield with Corteva Agriscience introducing a new range of biologicals to the Australian market, starting with a product which allows plants to access nitrogen out of thin air.

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Syngenta invests in ag intelligence

Jan. 25, 2024 | 2 min read

Australian agriculture will be the big winner after the recent announcement of a partnership between Syngenta Australia and Pairtree Intelligence - an innovative agtech company at the forefront of data-driven solutions for sustainable farming.

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Lentil notification positive news for Australian producers

Jan. 24, 2024 | 2 min read

Grains Australia has welcomed the recent extension of tariff-free access for lentil exports to India, which is one of the world’s biggest consumers and importers of this pulse crop.

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Syngenta resets stage for 2024 growth

Jan. 23, 2024 | 5 min read

Syngenta Australia-New Zealand moving into a new stage in 2024, with the appointment of David Van Ryswyk to the role of country head, while predecessor Paul Luxton has transitioned to the role of head of Asia division.

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Louis Dreyfus sews up Namoi Cotton takeover

Jan. 23, 2024 | 3 min read

Shareholder support notwithstanding, Louis Dreyfus (LDC) has sewn up a deal which will see it acquire the 83 per cent of Namoi Cotton shares it doesn’t already own.

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South Australia to host leading Grains Research Update event

Jan. 22, 2024 | 3 min read

Adelaide will attract hundreds of grains researchers, advisers, consultants and growers in February to connect scientists with people working in the grains industry to share knowledge and support innovation adoption.

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VICCHEM appoints new CEO

Jan. 21, 2024 | 3 min read

VICCHEM, a leading player in the agricultural and Industrial chemical manufacturing sector, proudly announces the appointment of Bill Dowdle as new chief executive officer.

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Canberra betrays cattle industry

Jan. 20, 2024 | 2 min read

The National Farmers’ Federation says Canberra “has shot an arrow into the hopes of Australia’s cattle industry” by rejecting a counter offer in the long-running class action.

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Syngenta announces award winners

Dec. 7, 2023 | 4 min read

Some of the agriculture industry’s finest growers, advisers and innovators have been recognised as the latest winners of the Syngenta Growth Awards.

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Data drives drought decisions

Dec. 6, 2023 | 4 min read

In north-west Victoria on the border of the Big Desert, fourth generation farmer Steven Hobbs stands as a testament to the power of data-driven decision-making for overcoming the scourge of drought.

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Study tour targets pest control

Dec. 6, 2023 | 3 min read

A Corteva Agriscience funded tour to New Zealand focusing on a range of horticulture and viticulture specific topics on the north island, has been declared a success.

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VICCHEM turns 90

Dec. 5, 2023 | 3 min read

In the world of chemical leaders, the news VICCHEM has turned 90 is something really worth celebrating.

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Bee a farming success

Dec. 5, 2023 | 2 min read

A next-generation upgrade of the world-leading BeeConnected app has been launched at Parliament House by Regional Development Minister Kristy McBain at Parliament House.