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Study unlocks ragweed’s secret weapon

March 12, 2025 | 2 min read
Monash researchers have made a breakthrough discovery about the invasion success of plants, with the revelation large-scale genetic changes are the common ragweed’s secret to rapidly adapt to new environments.
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AI delivers smart irrigation solution

March 12, 2025 | 4 min read
A smart irrigation system powered by artificial intelligence will tell sugarcane farmers when and where to water their crops in an advance that could one day revolutionise agriculture – and help preserve the health of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Stoller Australia joins the Corteva Agriscience family

March 11, 2025 | 3 min read
Farming in Australia is increasingly challenging with record extremes in environmental conditions, but Australian farmers have a new partnership to help them meet the challenge, and one which brings a new focus on plant performance.
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AgLink has gone global – and how

March 7, 2025 | 4 min read
At home AgLink is a confederation of 13 independent businesses operating from more than 230 locations across Australia and for almost 40 years has been helping Australian farmers grow quality, sustainable food and fibre.
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AgLink celebrates the year

Jan. 15, 2025 | 4 min read
AgLink Australia, along with members from across the country, met in November for an end of year company meeting culminating in a special supplier appreciation get together.
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Creating fertiliser and fuel from thin air

Jan. 14, 2025 | 3 min read
Australian farmers could soon see their fertiliser costs drop 10 per cent through groundbreaking technology developed by homegrown startup PlasmaLeap.
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Top business honours for 2024

Jan. 13, 2025 | 3 min read
Twelve leading retail businesses across Australia have been recognised for their outstanding performance and contribution to agriculture at the 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions and CRT Awards.
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Zoetis donates $100,000

Jan. 13, 2025 | 4 min read
Leading animal health business Zoetis has reached its goal of raising $100,000 for the Beyond Blue Support Service to support mental health initiatives and reduce stigma around mental illness in rural and regional Australia.
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Official opening for SeaStock

Jan. 11, 2025 | 2 min read
SeaStock , a leading global marine science solutions company specialising in onshore seaweed cultivation and compound extraction has officially opened their Fremantle headquarters.
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Horticultural career beckons for third generation farmer

Jan. 10, 2025 | 5 min read
A third generation local from Robinvale is forging a national career in the horticulture industry, just six years after graduating from Melbourne University.
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Pioneering the future of agriculture

Dec. 23, 2024 | 2 min read
As the agricultural sector continues to evolve, the need for innovative solutions that promote sustainability, and crop resilience has never been more critical.
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Bayer Horticulture Researcher of the Year

Dec. 19, 2024 | 3 min read
Tasmanian soil expert Dr Doris Blaesing has been recognised for her dedication to improving Australian soil and crop health by being named 2024 Bayer Horticulture Researcher of the Year.
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Going off-grid? Go Gallagher

Dec. 18, 2024 | 4 min read
Everyone’s talking about going off-grid. And now Gallagher is bringing it to a paddock near you. Not only to a paddock near you, but to paddocks almost as far away as you would like, with the introduction of its extended range of Lithium Solar Fence Energisers.
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Winning against ryegrass resistance

Dec. 18, 2024 | 4 min read
Dr Sam Kleemann says the uptick in glyphosate and paraquat resistance in annual ryegrass demands urgent attention in broadacre cropping systems.
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Key to success of glyphosate tolerant canola

Dec. 10, 2024 | 3 min read
The expertise of Wayne and Brodie Williams in canola hybrid seed production has been critical to maximising the availability of DG Buller G for distribution.

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