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Cunningham joins IFPA with Kiwi focus

April 16, 2026 | 2 min read
Strategy and transformation specialist Verena Cunningham will join International Fresh Produce Association A-NZ (IFPA A-NZ) to strengthen its presence across New Zealand.
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GRDC award for CSIRO scientist

April 15, 2026 | 1 min read
CSIRO scientist Dr Rick Llewellyn has received the 2026 Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Seed of Light – South award for his contribution to the grains industry.
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Haigh joins Yara in SA

April 14, 2026 | 1 min read
Sophie Haigh– armed with a Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences from the University of Adelaide and a strong background across horticultural and broadacre agronomy – has joined the Yara Australia team.
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UMS bolsters VIC, SA team

April 13, 2026 | 2 min read
UMS has expanded its agronomy and sales team with the appointment of two new area managers, reinforcing its commitment to delivering practical agronomic support backed by technical expertise.
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Cherry Growers appoint strengthen Biosecurity

April 10, 2026 | 1 min read
Cherry Growers Australia has appointed Caleb van Beynen as its biosecurity officer, supporting both the cherry and summerfruit industries.
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Ben Parker signs on with NRI

April 10, 2026 | 1 min read
National Rural Independents (NRI) has appointed Ben Parker to the role of national business manager – animal health, nutrition and fencing.
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Rabobank announces new ANZ CEO

April 9, 2026 | 1 min read
Rabobank has announced the appointment of Caroline Oosterbaan as chief executive of Rabobank Australia and regional manager Australia and New Zealand.
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Retirement of AgLink Australia boss

April 9, 2026 | 2 min read
AgLink Australia has announced Ian Scutt will retire from his role as chief executive after nine years of dedicated service to the organisation.
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Elders appoints Dedoncker as next boss

April 8, 2026 | 1 min read
Elders Limited has announced René Dedoncker as its next chief executive – starting October 1.
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Nuffield appoints 2015 scholar as chief executive

April 8, 2026 | 1 min read
After an extensive national search, Nuffield Australia has appointed 2015 Nuffield Scholar Andy Clarke as the organisation’s new chief executive.
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New AGT variety support manager for Victoria

March 16, 2026 | 2 min read
Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) has announced Rowan Prior is its new variety support manager for Victoria.
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Changes at top of Croplands

March 16, 2026 | 1 min read
Sean Mulvaney has stood down as Croplands general manager and transitioned into the position of commercial manager from February 1
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Pretorius takes the reins at Yara Australia

March 13, 2026 | 1 min read
Yara has announced Candice Pretorius has been appointed as Australian managing director.
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FAR Australia announces new chief executive

March 13, 2026 | 1 min read
New Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia, a national, independent, not for profit research, development and extension provider, has appointed Rohan Wardle as its chief executive.
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DataGene appoints chief executive

March 12, 2026 | 1 min read
DataGene has appointed Dr Emily Piper as its chief executive officer following her return to Australia after almost 10 years in the US with Zoetis, most recently heading its business process and strategic programs for its precision animal health group.

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Harnessing AI to transform agriculture
Chemical free future for fly strike
Harvest declaration submission now simpler and faster
Sorghum trials aim to improve summer fodder for SA growers
Make the most of your N strategy
Twists and turns for a rewarding career
Why AI governance is now a core leadership
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