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Supplement to offset methane in livestock

April 20, 2023 | 2 min read
For producers looking to reduce the methane output of their livestock, Performance Feeds’ organic nutritional supplement OrganiPro contains key ingredients that aid in reducing methane emissions, while also creating more productive feed utilisation.
Cattle health - Merchandise

Simplifying calf rearing

April 19, 2023 | 2 min read
“Helping farmers achieve the best possible results with the resources they have available.” This is the outcome that MaxCare is trying to achieve with their clients, says Maxum business manager Tom Newton.
Merchandise

Troy Butec a game changer for resellers

April 19, 2023 | 3 min read
Previously available only via vet channels, Troy Animal Healthcare has announced the launch of Butec in over-the-counter channels.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Merchandise

New, improved Frequency herbicide

April 19, 2023 | 2 min read
Wheat and barley growers now have access to the most adaptable Group 27 product on the market, thanks to BASF’s new and improved Frequency herbicide that offers excellent control of hard to manage broadleaf weeds such as fleabane, sowthistle, buckwheat/bindweed, wireweed, wild radish, bifora and capeweed.
Merchandise - Sheep care & health

Numnuts NumOcaine in store for lamb marking

April 18, 2023 | 2 min read
Numnuts, the dual-action tool that delivers fast-acting pain relief while applying rubber rings during lamb castration and tail docking, has now appeared on the shelves of rural stores in preparation for the 2023 lamb marking season.
Merchandise

Enzyme trials lift vegetable production

April 18, 2023 | 5 min read
Recent trials across Australian vegetable crops have proved the economic and environmental advantage of adding specific enzymes for more efficient use of nutrients and other inputs to increase yield and improve produce quality.
Rural Business

FastStart Cotton Establishment Awards

April 17, 2023 | 4 min read
South East Queensland continues to produce winning entries in the FastStart Cotton Establishment Awards.
Management

Think “Stock-whip” as you plan for EOFY

April 17, 2023 | 3 min read
As another end of financial year approaches, a few simple tax planning actions can help agribusinesses reap the rewards, writes Ross Paterson.
Commentary

Vale Ken McKee

April 15, 2023 | 2 min read
“Ken will be remembered as an essential part of our team, and he will be missed by everyone."
Rural Business

RFDS and Isuzu UTE team up to save lives

April 14, 2023 | 3 min read
Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has announced a long-term national partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Agribusiness

Agribusiness unites on ESG at CEO Summit

April 13, 2023 | 2 min read
Agribusiness Australia's CEO Summit – held with more than 40 leaders from Australia's largest and most well-known agribusinesses have united behind the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda as a foundation for collaborative action.
Commentary

Ag industry character rides off into the sunset

April 12, 2023 | 3 min read
Every so often you come across a real character in the rural industry, and Datamars Livestock stalwart, Gregg Blatchly – ‘Blatch’ to those that know him, is one of those characters. A mountain of a man with a ten gallon hat, he was the very manifestation of the rugged Aussie stockman.
Rural Business

AIRR & Tuckers hold National Conference

April 12, 2023 | 4 min read
In mid-February, over 800 delegates from the AIRR & Tuckers reseller group descended onto Adelaide for the first face-to-face conference and trade fair in three years due to a COVID forced hiatus.
On The Move

Agspec’s new WA manager

April 11, 2023 | 1 min read
Agspec Australia welcomes Justin van Elsen, who is the recently appointed Agspec business manager for Western Australia.
On The Move

Sumitomo’s CQ sales manager

April 10, 2023 | 1 min read
Sumitomo is pleased to announce that Danita Clark has recently started in the position of regional sales manager for Central Queensland based in Bundaberg.

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Inside this issue
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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