Rural Business News

Summer cropping

Ask an expert: Crop competition on weeds

Dec. 28, 2022 | 4 min read

‘How does crop competition support other weed control tactics?’ with Chris Davey, WeedSmart southern extension agronomist.

Seeds

Breeders looking years ahead of grain harvest

Dec. 26, 2022 | 4 min read

As Australia’s grain harvest kicks off, activity is also building for the country’s crop breeders.

Seeds

Pasture Trials Network’s independent variety data

Dec. 26, 2022 | 3 min read

The Pasture Trials Network (PTN) offers independent, robust and up to date grazing feed-base variety performance information on a range of pastures.

Seeds

Nuseed’s dedicated team to support canola

Dec. 25, 2022 | 3 min read

Canola growers have even more choice than ever before, and seed companies are releasing new varieties each season that promise better yields and enhanced disease protection. So, helping a grower decide which variety is going to perform best in their specific growing conditions is a complex task for advisers.

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“Seeds are our business, our only business”

Dec. 25, 2022 | 3 min read

Tatiara Seeds has been in operation since 1976. It began in Bordertown (SA) in the heart of the Tatiara, with one processing plant and a single operator, Graham Ramsdale. Now Tatiara Seeds operates at both Bordertown and Keith with a total of 10 processing plants and employing over 40 people.

Seeds

AGT marks 20 years with top new varieties

Dec. 24, 2022 | 3 min read

The year 2022 has been a significant milestone year for Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) which celebrated 20 years of grain breeding excellence.

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AgriVentis Technologies releases new mung beans

Dec. 24, 2022 | 2 min read

AgriVentis Technologies is an agricultural seed technology and development company, and the release of their promising Green Dragon and Green Taipan mung bean varieties will be the first of their material to be commercially available in Australia.

Merchandise - Summer cropping

Slug and snail warning: Don’t wait to bait!

Dec. 21, 2022 | 5 min read

Crop establishment, particularly of canola, is critical to maximise yield potential. Diligent planning to protect seeds and seedlings from slugs and snails should be top of mind in 2023 based on lessons learned in 2022.

Summer cropping

Dropzone is the future of 2,4-D herbicides

Oct. 17, 2022 | 3 min read

Nufarm continues to lead the world in 2,4-D technology with the launch of Nufarm Dropzone. The result of 10 years of research and development, Dropzone is a faster, more efficacious 2,4-D amine with a world-first innovative formulation.

Summer cropping

More convenient summer fallow weed control

Oct. 16, 2022 | 2 min read

A new high load version of a popular summer fallow herbicide with its own in-built surfactant is making the job easier for growers.

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Innovative approach to fill ag skills gap

Sept. 16, 2022 | 2 min read

Increased confidence in the agriculture sector is resulting in a corresponding rise in employment opportunities with Nutrien Ag Solutions filling over 550 roles to date in 2022.

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Sundown Pastoral Co Cotton Grower Award

Sept. 16, 2022 | 2 min read

Sundown Pastoral Company is the 2022 recipient of the Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year Award.

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Cotton growers awarded for service to industry

Sept. 16, 2022 | 3 min read

Two exceptional Australian cotton producers have been recognised and celebrated for their contribution to the cotton industry at the 2022 Australian Cotton Conference Industry Awards Dinner.

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Summer cropping options guides now online

Sept. 15, 2022 | 2 min read

For growers across NSW who were unable to sow a winter crop due to waterlogged paddocks, the window will soon open for early summer crops. In the state’s northern regions, planting windows for crops such as sunflower and early sown sorghum will commence in early August.

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Dr Oliver Knox is CSD Researcher of the Year

Sept. 15, 2022 | 2 min read

Dr Oliver Knox is the 2022 CSD Researcher of the Year following an announcement at the recent Cotton Industry Awards at the Gold Coast.