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Agribusiness - News

APVMA may take diazinon off the shelf

April 19, 2024 | 1 min read

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published its proposed decision on the reconsideration of diazinon, an insecticide and acaricide used for the control of pests in various agricultural, horticultural, commercial, and veterinary situations.

Agribusiness

ACCC green light for Graincorp’s XF bid

April 15, 2024 | 2 min read

The ACCC will not oppose the acquisition of animal feed supplement supplier, XF Australia Limited by Graincorp Limited (ASX: GNC).

Agribusiness

Strong start to 2024 for Grochem

March 16, 2024 | 3 min read

Grochem Australia has made an impressive start to the year by taking over the distribution of a suite of products from Sumitomo and adding four new ones to its expanding portfolio.

Agribusiness

Townie makes mark on dairy

March 7, 2024 | 2 min read

After growing up as a self-confessed townie, Penny Welch has embraced the genetics industry and been rewarded for encouraging a new generation.

Market insight - Seed treatments & coatings

Victrato seed treatment to hit market

Feb. 14, 2024 | 2 min read

This winter will mark the beginning of a new era in Australian cereal production, with Victrato seed treatment hitting the market.

Market insight - Seed treatments & coatings

NEM fast-tracks sustainable production

Feb. 13, 2024 | 2 min read

In an era of rising awareness about the positive environmental impact of biological farming practices, New Edge Microbials (NEM) has created a convenient twist to the GRDC’s double inoculation research and step towards sustainable agriculture with its innovative legume double inoculation method.

Agribusiness

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.

Agribusiness

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.

Agribusiness

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.

Agribusiness

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.

Agribusiness

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.

Agribusiness

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.

Agribusiness

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.

Agribusiness

FarmFest returns in 2024

Dec. 3, 2023 | 2 min read

Planning is well underway for Queensland’s largest agricultural field days with Elders FarmFest 2024 confirmed for June 4 - 6 next year.

Agribusiness

drumMUSTER transitions to new model

Dec. 3, 2023 | 2 min read

On January 10 drumMUSTER, Australia’s leading agricultural sector product stewardship program will no longer have the ACCC authorised levy model as its funding mechanism.