Monsoon gets the job done

Oct. 22, 2025 | 4 min read
Northern croppers have a lot to think about when applying broadleaf herbicides on winter and summer fallows – of course, their effectiveness on weeds, particularly from some traditional options; plantback intervals; one-pass applications with brews containing grass herbicides and any related antagonism; their volatility and application restrictions in sensitive cropping areas; and weather conditions after spraying.

New 4-in-1 treatment for treating superficial wounds

Oct. 22, 2025 | 2 min read
Dechra Veterinary Products has released a new anaesthetic and antiseptic spray that provides 4-in-1 pain relief and wound care for horses with superficial skin wounds.

Corteva’s Intrepid Edge - giving farmers alternative control

Oct. 21, 2025 | 3 min read
Dairy farmers and silage producers in the Northern Rivers region of NSW are relieved to finally have an alternative control option for Fall armyworm (FAW), which has decimated maize crops in the region in several successive seasons.

Effective control of St John’s Wort

Oct. 20, 2025 | 2 min read
The hilly country of Kuloo Station, at Cassilis, in the Hunter region of NSW, has meant controlling weeds has been a challenge.

Game changing technology in the spotlight

Oct. 16, 2025 | 1 min read
Delegates at this year’s Dairy Research Foundation Symposium will hear from Tasmanian dairy farmer, Troy Ainslie, about his life changing experience with virtual fencing.

Gippsland farmer overcomes hill challenge

Oct. 14, 2025 | 4 min read
Ian Hooker loves his hilly farm at Loch in Victoria’s Gippsland region, but it has its drawbacks. Seven years ago, Ian broke his back in a tractor rollover accident, laying him up for nearly two years.

Driving innovation in bio-solutions

Oct. 13, 2025 | 2 min read
With a career spanning three decades in agribusiness, Darren Thomas brings unmatched depth and passion to his role as bio-solutions business manager with De Sangosse across Australia and New Zealand.

Cotton Australia elects new chair and three directors

Oct. 10, 2025 | 1 min read
Cotton Australia has a new chair and two new board members after the annual general meeting, held in Toowoomba.

New livestock event manager

Oct. 9, 2025 | 1 min read
Central Queensland cattle breeder Bonni Geddes has been appointed livestock event manager at Beef Australia.

Seasonal conditions on the improve

Oct. 9, 2025 | 4 min read
Rabobank Australia senior analyst, grains and oilseeds, Vitor Pistoia,* looks at global conditions and what they mean on Australia’s bottom line.

AGT’s new variety support officer in WA

Oct. 8, 2025 | 1 min read
Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) has announced Sienna Bergersen is its variety support officer for Western Australia, based at the company’s field crop breeding centre at Northam.

Why emotionally intelligent leaders don’t force change

Oct. 8, 2025 | 3 min read
Change is a bit like having a baby. The lead-up can be huge. It’s like riding an emotional rollercoaster writes Amy Jacobson.*

$20m research partnerships see Australia pioneer world-first FMD vaccine

Oct. 7, 2025 | 2 min read
A world-first biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been developed through a $20 million, five-year research partnership between Meat & Livestock Australia, Tiba Biotech, and the NSW government.

Farm smarter with endophyte: getting the most from your pasture

Oct. 7, 2025 | 3 min read
AR37 endophyte has been shown to be crucial for maximising nitrogen efficiency in perennial ryegrass, resulting in economic gains and environmental positives.

Ridley strengthens Tasmanian feed supply with Carrick mill

Oct. 6, 2025 | 2 min read
Tasmania’s agricultural industry is reaping the benefits of fresh investment.