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Outmanoeuvre clethodim resistance in legume rotations

March 30, 2026 | 4 min read
Chris Davey, WeedSmart agronomist in South Australia, has been tracking clethodim resistance in annual ryegrass on farms within his client group on the northern Yorke Peninsula.
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Residuals which don’t lock up your rotation

March 30, 2026 | 5 min read
In the northern grains region, it can be difficult to implement effective consecutive sprays across the whole fallow area after every summer rain event.
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UMS signals new chapter with new look

March 27, 2026 | 2 min read
UMS is entering a new phase of growth, combining a refreshed national identity with increased investment in research and development resulting in exceptional results as published in the recent Dairy Australia forage value index (FVI).
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Matrix trials pay off with permit

March 23, 2026 | 1 min read
Adama’s Matrix herbicide is now permitted for use (under Permit PER94851) in annual and perennial ryegrass pasture as a PSPE application, followed by an EPE application if required under high winter grass and barley grass weed pressure or for extended residual.
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FMC challenges farmers to grow a beer

March 17, 2026 | 2 min read
Each season, Australia’s graingrowers rise to the challenge of coaxing the best from their paddocks.
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Rainbow says thanks for an amazing year

March 17, 2026 | 2 min read
Fantastic support from the rural retail industry, further additions to the local Rainbow team and facilities across the country and great acknowledgement of the product portfolio - in particular quality and significant investment into exciting new products to come.
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Clethodim resistance spike in canola rotations

March 12, 2026 | 4 min read
In 2025, Greg Condon, WeedSmart extension agronomist in southern NSW, saw widespread failure of clethodim applications for ryegrass control, particularly in canola crops.
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BASF and Adama to co-develop breakthrough Gilboa fungicide technology

March 10, 2026 | 2 min read
BASF Agricultural Solutions and Adama, a leading global crop protection company, have signed a strategic co-development and commercialisation agreement centred on Adama’s proprietary fungicide active ingredient, Gilboa (flumetylsulforim).
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Corteva backs community wellbeing with volunteering and donation program

Feb. 27, 2026 | 5 min read
At the bustling Foodbank distribution centre in Sydney, volunteers from Corteva Agriscience recently joined charity workers to pick, pack and sort essential food items destined for Australians facing food insecurity.
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2026: A turning point for practical, connected innovation in agriculture

Feb. 26, 2026 | 3 min read
Syngenta has scanned its Australian and global R&D, digital and commercial pipeline to identify three mega-trends which will shape Australian agriculture in 2026 and beyond.
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Garden beauty turns into paddock pain

Jan. 1, 2026 | 4 min read
New research to understand the spread of gazania (African daisy) in grain paddocks and identify potential chemical control options is showing promise for growers plagued by this aggressive weed.
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National beef leaders

Dec. 31, 2025 | 2 min read
Cattle Australia (CA) has announced its 2025-26 National Beef Leaders (NBL) participants, who have been chosen for their potential to become future champions of the industry.
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AgLink celebrates 2025

Dec. 29, 2025 | 4 min read
More than 100 valued partner suppliers alongside 15 representatives from AgLink International membership, including colleagues from AgLink Canada, Novafield in Europe, and ICD in New Zealand were in the room.
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Celebrating Australian farm communities

Dec. 26, 2025 | 3 min read
Two of the country’s leading agribusinesses fired up the barbie for Mates, Meals and Mo-ments, an initiative to support Australian farmers and the Movember men’s health movement.
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Motorcycle crop trial tour hits national heights in SA

Dec. 19, 2025 | 5 min read
The grains industry’s pioneering spring motorcycle crop trials tour took to a national stage in South Australia this year, attracting riders from four states to view a range of research, visit leading local growers and cruise one of the country’s most popular regions.

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ABS data confirms record beef production
Registrations open for cotton conference
Industry needs budget backup
Outmanoeuvre clethodim resistance in legume rotations
Residuals which don't lock up your rotation
FMC challenges farmers to grow a beer
Why honest is an undervalued leadership superpower
Insights: Fencing, Livestock handling & ID; Fertilisers; Snail & Slug control
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