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An easy and sustainable solution for nematodes

Nov. 24, 2025 | 4 min read

Vaniva powered by Tymirium technology is the latest cutting-edge nematicide from Syngenta, protecting cucurbit and fruiting vegetable crops in open field and protected cropping, from root-knot nematodes.

New option for Botrytis control in cherries

Nov. 24, 2025 | 4 min read

Grains Australia seeks applicants for Oat and Pulse Councils

Nov. 23, 2025 | 1 min read

FARMERS IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT AS GPA LAUNCHES NEW AUTOMATION SURVEY

Nov. 23, 2025 | 1 min read

Redox on a roll across country – and world

Nov. 21, 2025 | 2 min read

Redox has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the leading chemical, ingredients and raw material distributors in the world.

Overwatch herbicide incentive offers growers a valuable insight

Nov. 20, 2025 | 2 min read

Annual ryegrass resistance continues to challenge Australian growers, making informed herbicide decisions more critical than ever.

Mates and mo-ments for National Ag Day

Nov. 19, 2025 | 2 min read

Muirs and Corteva Agriscience marked National Agriculture Day with community BBQs across regional Australia.

Market insight - Resistance management

Best practice for phosphine use in stored grain fumigation

Nov. 18, 2025 | 2 min read

A new best management practice (BMP) guide for phosphine use in stored grain fumigation is now available.

New technology at Halbury Field Day

Nov. 18, 2025 | 3 min read

Technologies from Corteva’s plant performance range, alongside their crop protection products, were highlighted during a recent field day at the Halbury Research Station in South Australia.

Insecticide resistance project targets fall armyworm in grains

Nov. 17, 2025 | 3 min read

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) scientists are ramping up an insecticide resistance surveillance project to combat the destructive fall armyworm.

Market insight - Specialty fertilisers & nutrition

Innovation and impact at 2025 Fertiliser Australia awards

Nov. 14, 2025 | 5 min read

The Australian fertiliser industry came together in Melbourne on September 9 and 10 for the 2025 Fertiliser Australia conference.

Market insight - Specialty fertilisers & nutrition

Biological fertilisers build soil fertility, carbon credits

Nov. 13, 2025 | 5 min read

Like many farmers, Victorian Wimmera grower Geoff Vivian had plenty of scepticism about using biological fertilisers, but after first-hand experience with a soil carbon project which is set to provide valuable income following a tough year, he is now on-board and excited in the benefits for future generations.

Growers walk as vegetable industry compliance costs top $200m

Nov. 12, 2025 | 4 min read

New research by AUSVEG has for the first time quantified the massive cost and scope of the $213 million annual compliance, regulatory and red tape burden hampering the productivity and profitability of Australian vegetable growers and threating the long-term viability of Australia’s vegetable industry.

Doing less not more - the key to boosting productivity

Nov. 11, 2025 | 4 min read

At first, it’s light with just the basics: a few meetings, a couple of tasks, the usual expectations of modern life. But as time goes on, we start adding more: another project, a few extra responsibilities, the pressure to be better, faster, more responsive.

Movers & Shakers

Chambers new food commissioner

Nov. 10, 2025 | 1 min read

Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers chief executive Rachel Chambers has been appointed as Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner.

Combing through genetics delivers tools to keep bees busy

Nov. 10, 2025 | 4 min read

Australian researchers are delving into the secret life of bees in a quest to breed more resilient, productive and happy honey-makers.

Movers & Shakers

New science leaders for the APVMA

Nov. 7, 2025 | 3 min read

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has welcomed three outstanding executives to lead its new science branches – Dr Ed Cram, executive director of agricultural chemicals; Lee Metcalf, executive director of veterinary medicine; and Dr Maria Trainer, executive director of science and assurance.

7 Worlds Ag celebrates first year

Nov. 7, 2025 | 2 min read

7 Worlds Ag is celebrating the first anniversary of its corporate rebranding initiative, buoyed by the positive feedback from its dealer customers and growers.

Movers & Shakers

BASF makes key appointments

Nov. 6, 2025 | 2 min read

BASF Australia has strengthened its agricultural solutions leadership team with the appointments of Roger States as head of marketing and Chris Staff as head of sales.

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