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Revolutionising agricultural plastic recycling

March 4, 2025 | 3 min read
The agricultural industry is making a monumental stride toward sustainability with the opening of the first bagMUSTER collection sites.
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Keep your farm clean and safe

Jan. 6, 2025 | 2 min read
As the season progresses, many farmers are wrapping up their operations and turning their attention to preparing their properties for the months ahead.
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ChemClear collection in Victoria

Dec. 3, 2024 | 2 min read
Agsafe is excited to announce an upcoming ChemClear collection event in Victoria, offering agricultural producers and businesses a crucial opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted or obsolete agricultural chemicals.
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Is your AgVet certification still valid?

Oct. 25, 2024 | 2 min read
If you’re working in agriculture, your training should include safe handling procedures, understanding of chemical labelling and safety data sheets (SDS), knowledge of first aid measures in case of exposure, and an understanding of legal requirements.
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bagMUSTER set to tackle plastic waste

Sept. 27, 2024 | 3 min read
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic, predominantly used in packaging, is a significant source of agricultural waste. Without a viable collection and recycling program, LDPE bags often end up in landfills, are disposed of in environmentally harmful ways, or remain as on-farm waste.
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drumMUSTER evolution and what Drums-to-Drums means for agriculture

Aug. 22, 2024 | 2 min read
With sustainability and environmental responsibility becoming ever more crucial, Agsafe has announced its drumMUSTER program has recently evolved.
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Industry Reference Group meeting on the agenda

July 19, 2024 | 2 min read
The Agsafe Industry Reference Group (IRG) serves as a pivotal forum for representatives from Agsafe member organisations.
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drumMuster continues to deliver

June 27, 2024 | 2 min read
Agsafe’s drumMUSTER program, a cornerstone in the effort to ensure the responsible disposal of agricultural chemical containers in Australia, remains robust and accessible nationwide.
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transporting dangerous goods with confidence

May 30, 2024 | 2 min read
Agricultural chemicals are crucial tools as part of modern and sustainable farming practices. Safe handling and transportation of these chemicals is paramount to maintaining long-term access to these technologies, which is why it’s so important to understand how they are regulated across Australia.
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Agsafe appoints new CEO for 2024

Jan. 25, 2024 | 2 min read
Agsafe, a cornerstone in Australia's agricultural industry, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alicia Garden as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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AGsafe putting safety on the agenda

Nov. 10, 2023 | 2 min read
If you are looking for feedback on the direction of Agsafe member service programs including training and premises certification, look no further than Agsafe’s Industry Reference Group (IRG).
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Dropping of levy offers benefits

Oct. 26, 2023 | 3 min read
Agsafe’s highly successful drumMUSTER program is switching from a levy to a more efficient fee-for-service income model, delivering benefits to the agvet sector.
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bagMUSTER pilot plastics recycling scheme launch

Sept. 6, 2023 | 3 min read
Representatives from Australia’s leading agricultural input industries gathered in Gatton recently to launch the pilot of bagMUSTER, an initiative of CropLife Australia in partnership with the Australian Seed Federation.
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Agsafe Industry Standard online

Sept. 3, 2023 | 2 min read
Agsafe has launched its Industry Standard framework for the safe transport, storage and handling of agvet chemicals all in one place – online on the Agsafe website.
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Sustainability issues focus of conference

Aug. 5, 2023 | 3 min read
‘Changing Your World on Sustainability, Environment and Safety’ was the topic for the Sustainability Panel at this year’s Agsafe conference.

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Low interest loans for low emissions machinery
Another solid cotton season tipped
Can diverse weed management push resistant weed nummbers down?
MANAGEMENT: 5 ways to capitalise on the opportunity a tight market brings
COMMENTARY: NAB says tighter supply could benefit our ag
INSIGHTS: Fencing, livestock handling & ID
INSIGHTS: Snail and slug control
INSIGHTS: Fertilisers
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