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Next generation nematicide delivers long, cost-effective control

June 23, 2025 | 5 min read
A valuable new tool in nematode management has arrived in Australia with the highly anticipated release of Velum Prime by Bayer, a fast-acting, long-lasting nematicide that provides targeted control of plant-parasitic nematodes while maintaining soil health.
Merchandise

Hasten top for herbicide performance

June 23, 2025 | 1 min read
Backed by leading labels, Hasten helps farmers get the best return from every spray.
Movers & Shakers

Movement at the Nufarm station

June 20, 2025 | 3 min read
Bill Webb has joined Nufarm as the senior field R&D specialist. Bill is based out of Southern NSW, working from his family farm at Kingsvale, near Young.
Movers & Shakers

Pollock joins New Edge Microbials

June 19, 2025 | 1 min read
New Edge Microbials is pleased to welcome David Pollock as territory sales and development manager for New South Wales, based in Dubbo.
Rural Business

Managing stubble for improved weed control

June 9, 2025 | 4 min read
Having a large cropping program to manage, Jason Coleman keeps his family’s crop rotation simple and concentrates on optimising their profitability. He constantly reassesses their weed management practices and adapts their farming methods to improve the long-term sustainability of their business.
Rural Business

Sowing rates to maintain yield and suppress weeds in low rainfall areas

June 9, 2025 | 5 min read
Grain Orana Alliance chief executive Maurie Street says there are six ways to give the crop a competitive edge – the easiest and often the cheapest is to increase the crop density through a higher sowing rate.
Merchandise

Virtual fencing - a gamechanger for livestock

June 6, 2025 | 3 min read
There are hopes virtual fencing technology, which is increasingly being adopted on Tasmanian dairy farms, could be used to optimise pasture consumption and boost milk production by developing novel grazing regimes that support the natural behaviours of livestock.
Commentary

Supply fragility creates volatility in urea market

June 6, 2025 | 4 min read
Global urea supplies currently sit in a fragile state, with several key suppliers exporting lower volumes year-on-year, which creates a ripple effect for available volumes for Australian fertiliser importers, Rabobank says in a newly released report, writes Paul Joules.*
Market insight - Post-emergent herbicides

Group 14 herbicides in the northern cropping belt

June 5, 2025 | 6 min read
Group 14 herbicides are inhibitors of the protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) enzyme. In post-emergence applications, the absorbed herbicide inhibits PPO located in the outer envelope of plant chloroplasts, causing the protoporphyrinogen (protogen) precursor to leak out into the cytoplasm.
Management

Why leaders need to approach the new world of work with sensitivity and action

June 4, 2025 | 3 min read
As workplaces continue to evolve, leaders face myriad contentious issues which will require careful navigation, empathy and thoughtful connection, writes Dr Michelle Gibbings.*
Movers & Shakers

Rabobank appoints Colley to board

June 3, 2025 | 1 min read
Rabobank Australia chair James Fazzino says new director Carolyn Colley has more than 30 years in executive roles across the financial services, technology and innovation sectors, and is a highly regarded company director.
Market insight - Rodent & vertebrate pest control

Favourite snail, slug bait revived

June 3, 2025 | 3 min read
Australian pest control specialist Sundew Solutions is using its local manufacturing expertise to relaunch an outstandingly effective slug and snail bait which has not been available in this country for several years since the original formulation was withdrawn by an overseas producer.
Movers & Shakers

Gough appointed Invasive Species Council CEO

June 3, 2025 | 2 min read
The Invasive Species Council is pleased to announce Advocacy Director Jack Gough has been appointed Chief Executive.
Movers & Shakers

New team members join Agspec

June 3, 2025 | 2 min read
Agspec has appointed Nigel Roberts as its Dubbo-based NSW Business Manager.
Agsafe

New course supports supply chain safety

June 2, 2025 | 2 min read
In an industry where safety, compliance and environmental responsibility are paramount, ongoing education is essential.

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