Page 1 - Rural Business News

Merchandise

Overwatch herbicide incentive offers growers a valuable insight

Nov. 20, 2025 | 2 min read

Annual ryegrass resistance continues to challenge Australian growers, making informed herbicide decisions more critical than ever.

Merchandise

Farmer avoids mud and saves feed with new shelters

Nov. 3, 2025 | 4 min read

People often tell Kevin Jones that there’s money in mud when it comes to farming – but he’s never seen it.

Merchandise

Know before you sow: ASF champions quality and integrity

Oct. 30, 2025 | 4 min read

The Australian Seed Federation (ASF) is reinforcing the importance of seed quality, transparency, and respect for plant breeders’ rights (PBR) in building a resilient and trusted agricultural sector.

Merchandise

Hay could pay for northern NSW farmers this season

Oct. 30, 2025 | 2 min read

Farmers across the northern NSW region are encouraged to enter the hay market by harnessing unused farmland and diverse seeds.

Merchandise

precision sucker control across vineyards, orchards, and rubus crops

Oct. 29, 2025 | 3 min read

In the face of rising labour costs and increasing disease pressure, Spotlight Plus Herbicide has emerged as a vital tool for growers seeking efficient, targeted sucker control across a wide range of horticultural systems.

Merchandise

Keybri Ultra - a new standard in downy mildew protection for grapes

Oct. 23, 2025 | 5 min read

Consistency is the key when keeping downy mildew out of grape crops, making Keybri Ultra a powerful choice in unpredictable seasons.

Merchandise

Practical tips for using Butec

Oct. 23, 2025 | 4 min read

Butec is an oral transmucosal form of meloxicam, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. Meloxicam has been used for years, in many situations, in veterinary medicine and this formulation provides an over-the-counter option registered for the alleviation of pain associated with routine husbandry procedure in cattle and sheep.

Merchandise

New 4-in-1 treatment for treating superficial wounds

Oct. 22, 2025 | 2 min read

Dechra Veterinary Products has released a new anaesthetic and antiseptic spray that provides 4-in-1 pain relief and wound care for horses with superficial skin wounds.

Merchandise

Effective control of St John’s Wort

Oct. 20, 2025 | 2 min read

The hilly country of Kuloo Station, at Cassilis, in the Hunter region of NSW, has meant controlling weeds has been a challenge.

Merchandise

Strategic tick control starts with Acatak Duostar

Sept. 26, 2025 | 4 min read

Cattle tick is one of the most economically significant parasites in the Australian beef industry. If left untreated, cattle tick populations on cattle and pasture can build rapidly, making early season treatment critical for effective cattle tick management.

Merchandise

Syngenta welcomes potato target spot resistance strategy changes

Sept. 24, 2025 | 2 min read

CropLife Australia recently unveiled updated target spot resistance management guidelines covering fungicide use at all stages of potato production.

Merchandise

Let’s talk about pain relief in calves

Sept. 24, 2025 | 3 min read

Disbudding, dehorning, castration and other animal husbandry procedures are necessary to improve animal welfare, livestock management and productivity.

Merchandise

New crop products and partners build consistent performance

Sept. 23, 2025 | 4 min read

For Queensland grain grower Lachie Nass, from Pampas on the Darling Downs, the best thing about being a farmer is access to new technologies and crop innovations.

Merchandise

New dual-active jetting fluid registered

Sept. 22, 2025 | 2 min read

Leading animal health manufacturer, Elanco, has released a unique, dual-active jetting fluid that prevents blowfly strike, treats existing strike and controls lice.

Merchandise

Treating early is key to blowfly strike prevention

Sept. 22, 2025 | 3 min read

Blowfly strike is estimated to cost the industry almost $324 million each year, with $227 million of this due to production losses.

Rural Business News

Overwatch herbicide incentive offers growers a valuable insight

Farmer avoids mud and saves feed with new shelters

Know before you sow: ASF champions quality and integrity

Hay could pay for northern NSW farmers this season

precision sucker control across vineyards, orchards, and rubus crops

Keybri Ultra - a new standard in downy mildew protection for grapes

Practical tips for using Butec

New 4-in-1 treatment for treating superficial wounds

Effective control of St John’s Wort

Strategic tick control starts with Acatak Duostar

Syngenta welcomes potato target spot resistance strategy changes

Let’s talk about pain relief in calves

New crop products and partners build consistent performance

New dual-active jetting fluid registered

Treating early is key to blowfly strike prevention

Current issue