Rural Business News

Spring horticulture & viticulture

New protection for cucurbits & fruiting veg

Aug. 8, 2023 | 2 min read

After proving its value in almond, apple and macadamia orchards and vineyards, Belanty fungicide from BASF is now also registered for use in cucurbits and fruiting vegetables.

Fodder conservation & pasture

Funding helps expand Pasture Trials Network

Aug. 7, 2023 | 2 min read

The Pasture Trials Network (PTN) is going from strength to strength in 2023, according to executive officer Tony Butler who has announced a boost in funding to support the expansion of the program.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

Melons chasing larger slice of Asian market

Aug. 7, 2023 | 3 min read

The peak industry body for the Australian melon industry, Melons Australia, will target opening access to emerging markets in south-east Asia as part of its strategy to grow its export share from eight per cent to 20 per cent over the next five years.

Water supply & irrigation

Prepare for the next El Niño with AquiMax

Aug. 6, 2023 | 3 min read

The Bureau of Meteorology predicts a 70% chance of El Niño in 2023, moving out of the neutral phase. Climate model forecasts suggest significant effects on Australia's primary producers. It is time for growers to consider the impact and costs associated with irrigation water.

Agsafe

Sustainability issues focus of conference

Aug. 5, 2023 | 3 min read

‘Changing Your World on Sustainability, Environment and Safety’ was the topic for the Sustainability Panel at this year’s Agsafe conference.

Agribusiness - Agsafe

Industry unites at Agsafe stewardship conference

Aug. 5, 2023 | 5 min read

The 2023 Agsafe Stewardship Conference and Awards were recently held at Sea World Resort on the Gold Coast. This second iteration of the event saw over 130 agvet industry professionals attending the three days of stewardship related activities, presentations and professional development.

On The Move

Agriprove appoints first Australian GM

Aug. 4, 2023 | 2 min read

Stuart Upton has been appointed as the first general manager Australia of AgriProve – a leading carbon project developer.

Agribusiness - Agsafe

Agvet industry’s Gala Dinner and Awards

Aug. 4, 2023 | 3 min read

Agsafe’s conference and awards evening featured the much-anticipated Agsafe Stewardship Awards, emceed by experienced facilitator and organisational coach Belinda Lowing.

Rural Business

How is Australian ag reducing emissions?

Aug. 3, 2023 | 4 min read

In agriculture, there is a huge amount of debate regarding climate change. Some believe it is occurring and man-made, and some don’t, Mark Allison writes.

Fungicides - Merchandise

Trials guide fungicide use in SA’s south

Aug. 2, 2023 | 3 min read

The power of local research trials to assist crop management decisions is well recognised and has become a key tool for the team at Growers Supplies on the southern Yorke Peninsula of South Australia and its support to the region’s growers.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

Brassica growers target pests, yields and quality

Aug. 1, 2023 | 4 min read

In the heart of brassica growing country in the Werribee region of Victoria, diamondback (DBM) moth is a pest you simply cannot take your eye off.

Agribusiness

Farm debt hits $109.9 billion

July 31, 2023 | 2 min read

The latest agricultural lending statistics provided by the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) show an increase in aggregate lending to the farm sector of 9% in 2021–22.

Cotton - Seeds

Cotton Seed Distributors MD set to retire

July 17, 2023 | 1 min read

After decades of leading Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) outstanding growth, Peter Graham will retire from the managing director position on 31 December 2023.

Agribusiness - Cotton

Cotton Seed Distributors announces new CEO

July 17, 2023 | 1 min read

Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) is pleased to announce Dr Ian Taylor as it’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Cotton

Sustainability update targets improvements

July 15, 2023 | 3 min read

The Australian cotton industry’s just-released 2022 Sustainability Update, reveals the complexity of sustainability in farming systems, and the extent of the industry’s investment in collaborative initiatives to accelerate positive impacts.