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Herbicide & fungicide resistance - Winter cropping

Breakthrough in disease resistance for Brassica crops

Aug. 20, 2019 | 2 min read

A global team led by Punjab Agricultural University, India, with researchers from The University of Western Australia, have made a significant breakthrough in disease resistance in Brassica oilseed crops.

Seeds

LIFTING GM MORATORIUM A WIN FOR FARMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Aug. 19, 2019 | 2 min read

The plant science industry commends Minister Whetstone and the Marshall Government’s announcement today. We now call on all parties to support this science-based decision so farmers in South Australia can access the clear environmental, agronomic and financial benefits of growing approved genetically modified (GM) crops.

Fertilisers - Spring horticulture & viticulture - Summer horticulture

Boost nitrogen efficacy in tree crops

Aug. 14, 2019 | 2 min read

With spring just around the corner, Incitec Pivot Fertilisers is reminding tree crop growers and their advisers about the potential to enhance nitrogen use efficiency in orchards.

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Post-emergent herbicides - Winter cropping

Update on late-season glyphosate use

Aug. 13, 2019 | 2 min read

The late-season use of glyphosate on barley, under emergency use permit (PER82594), is no longer permitted

Business solutions & technology

IoT satellite network to deliver rainfall data

Aug. 9, 2019 | 2 min read

Australian farmers could soon be looking to the stars rather than the skies for their weather information.

Seeds - Winter cropping

BASF enters Australian wheat seed market

Aug. 9, 2019 | 2 min read

BASF to launch its first new wheat seed varieties onto the Australian market in 2021.

Winter cropping

Spot form net blotch disease found in Croppa Creek barley crops

Aug. 8, 2019 | 3 min read

Growers in Queensland and northern New South Wales are being warned to check their barley crops for disease, following reports of spot form net blotch (SFNB).

Product development & regulatory services

APVMA relocation to Armidale becomes official

Aug. 8, 2019 | 2 min read

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) headquarters has officially opened in Armidale.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

New thinning agent shines in first season

July 29, 2019 | 3 min read

A new fruit thinning agent - Brevis - has passed its first season with flying colours offering a more flexible application window than currently available options.

Cattle health

Developing new tick management tools

July 25, 2019 | 3 min read

MLA‑funded research is aiming to deliver a new, once‑per‑season‑dose cattle tick vaccine to producers.

Herbicide & fungicide resistance - Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Post-emergent herbicides - Spraying equipment & application - Technology in agriculture

Agtech jobs on offer in farm robot company

July 22, 2019 | 2 min read

A team of specialised agtech robot designers and builders will be recruited in Central Queensland following grant funding from the Queensland Government.

Rural Business

UPL unviels global identity and vision

July 18, 2019 | 5 min read

UPL has unveiled its “living” brand, revealing a bold new company identity. The new brand brings its OpenAg purpose to life, with the objective of having the world’s first open agriculture network.

Rural Business

Elders flags $187m AIRR takeover tilt

July 16, 2019 | 2 min read

Elders has made a $10.85-per-share, half-scrip, half-cash bid for Australian Independent Rural Retailers in a deal that values the enterprise at $187 million.

Sheep care & health

Mandatory pain relief for mulesing in Victoria looks set to become a reality

July 15, 2019 | 3 min read

Victoria is set to become the first state in the country to introduce mandatory pain relief for mulesing.

Fencing, livestock handling & ID

Gallagher ups investment in Aussie agritech company

July 15, 2019 | 1 min read

Melbourne agritech company Agersens says it has raised $14.75 million capital including cash from existing investors such as NZ’s Gallagher Group.

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