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Cattle Australia calls for review on US beef

Aug. 28, 2025 | 1 min read
Cattle Australia has called for an independent scientific panel to review Canberra’s decision to lift biosecurity restrictions on beef imported from the US.
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Victorian growers invited to shape RD&E

Aug. 27, 2025 | 2 min read
Grain growers in Natte Yallock, Rochester, Dookie and Yarrawonga are invited to take part in a new series of Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) National Grower Network (NGN) forums this August.
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World goes nuts for Australian almonds

Aug. 5, 2025 | 3 min read
The new almond season has kicked off with a strong start to sales.
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Pioneer varieties of legume for Australian growers

Aug. 5, 2025 | 2 min read
The University of Queensland has developed five new varieties of pigeonpea as a step towards the legume being grown more widely in Australia.
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Why regulations in plant gene editing are a must

Aug. 4, 2025 | 3 min read
While some scientists argue agricultural gene editing regulations are overly restrictive, a new paper from the University of Adelaide emphasises the importance of clear regulations to ensure new technologies are used safely and responsibly.
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National blueprint to help standardise soil health in ag

Aug. 1, 2025 | 2 min read
A $10 million project is set to transform how Australian agriculture understands and addresses soil health – creating a standardised, cross-sector approach.
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Floating solar panels to save water, generate electricity

July 31, 2025 | 3 min read
An Australian-first research project installing floating solar panels on irrigation dams could revolutionise irrigated agriculture by mitigating evaporation and generating energy.
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Nut industries get ag tech injection

July 30, 2025 | 3 min read
The nut industry is set to become a big winner out of Hort Innovation’s $760 million R&D portfolio.
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Cotton wraps up another big year

July 29, 2025 | 3 min read
Cotton Australia has revealed the full agenda for the three-day Cotton Collective to be held in Toowoomba from August 5–7, with a packed schedule of events, speakers and trade show highlights.
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Rabobank provides online farm financial skills workshops

July 25, 2025 | 2 min read
Primary producers across Australia have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, free of charge, at Rabo Client Council online workshops designed to help provide the financial skills essential to managing an agricultural enterprise.
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CropLife releases new resistance management strategies

July 23, 2025 | 2 min read
CropLife Australia, the national peak industry body for the plant science sector, has just released the official 2025 Resistance Management Strategies for fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides.
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Collaboration to boost wheat yield

July 8, 2025 | 2 min read
A new collaborative laboratory will allow researchers to share expertise between Australia and France to boost wheat yields in a changing climate.
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International buyers enjoy pick of Aussie hort

July 7, 2025 | 2 min read
Fruit and vegetable buyers from key export markets in the Asia–Pacific and Middle East regions have visited Australia for a first-hand view of the country’s world-class horticultural offering.
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QUT snags $3.4 million for methane research

July 4, 2025 | 2 min read
Bovotica, a pioneering agtech spinout from QUT, has successfully raised $3.4 million in its seed funding round.
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Tomato virus here to stay

July 3, 2025 | 2 min read
The National Management Group (NMG) has confirmed it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) from Australia.

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Inside this issue
Above average crops expected for cotton
SA swoops on first varroa outbreak
Tour reinforces universal agricultural challenges
Planting stronger trans-Tasman connection
7 Worlds Ag celebrates first year
WA lupins poised to go global
Management: Doing less not more-the key to boosting productivity
Insights: Specialty fertilisers and nutrition, Resistance management
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