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Chambers new food commissioner

Nov. 10, 2025 | 1 min read
Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers chief executive Rachel Chambers has been appointed as Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner.
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New science leaders for the APVMA

Nov. 7, 2025 | 3 min read
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has welcomed three outstanding executives to lead its new science branches – Dr Ed Cram, executive director of agricultural chemicals; Lee Metcalf, executive director of veterinary medicine; and Dr Maria Trainer, executive director of science and assurance.
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BASF makes key appointments

Nov. 6, 2025 | 2 min read
BASF Australia has strengthened its agricultural solutions leadership team with the appointments of Roger States as head of marketing and Chris Staff as head of sales.
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Sumitomo appoints David Morey to national sales role

Oct. 24, 2025 | 1 min read
Sumitomo Chemical Australia has appointed respected agricultural executive and agronomist David Morey, as national sales manager, to capitalise on growth generated by increasing demand for its biological and proprietary products.
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Driving innovation in bio-solutions

Oct. 13, 2025 | 2 min read
With a career spanning three decades in agribusiness, Darren Thomas brings unmatched depth and passion to his role as bio-solutions business manager with De Sangosse across Australia and New Zealand.
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Cotton Australia elects new chair and three directors

Oct. 10, 2025 | 1 min read
Cotton Australia has a new chair and two new board members after the annual general meeting, held in Toowoomba.
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New livestock event manager

Oct. 9, 2025 | 1 min read
Central Queensland cattle breeder Bonni Geddes has been appointed livestock event manager at Beef Australia.
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AGT’s new variety support officer in WA

Oct. 8, 2025 | 1 min read
Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) has announced Sienna Bergersen is its variety support officer for Western Australia, based at the company’s field crop breeding centre at Northam.
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New Faces at Nufarm

Sept. 23, 2025 | 2 min read
Shelby Brissett has joined Nufarm as business development manager for central west southern NSW. Bill Moore also joined Nufarm in June.
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7 Worlds Ag strengthens team

Sept. 12, 2025 | 3 min read
A sales professional with a diverse career in agriculture and a graduate in her first professional post in the industry are strengthening the team at 7 Worlds Ag.
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Syngenta strengthens leadership with key appointment

Aug. 26, 2025 | 1 min read
Syngenta Australia-New Zealand has announced the appointment of Julian Memoli as product lead, plant health, marking a significant step toward expansion of its crop protection business with a focus on biologicals.
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QAAFI's new centre director

Aug. 12, 2025 | 1 min read
Congratulations to Professor Christine Beveridge, who has been appointed centre director for horticultural science at QAAFI for a five year term.
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Elanco announces new appointment

Aug. 11, 2025 | 1 min read
Leading animal health company, Elanco, has announced the appointment of Annie Ciampaglia as new territory manager for Western Australia.
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ABSF gets five new group members

Aug. 7, 2025 | 3 min read
The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) has announced the appointment of five new members to its steering group, bringing a wealth of experience and regional representation to guide the program.
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Stoller/Corteva integration comes online

Aug. 7, 2025 | 1 min read
From July 1, Stoller Australia was fully integrated into the new plant performance segment of Corteva Agriscience, helping drive further gains for growers looking to boost farm performance, build resilience and protect their crop’s potential.

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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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