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Esplanade – a smart approach to vegetation management

Nov. 25, 2025 | 3 min read
Unchecked weeds aren’t just a nuisance – they’re a risk.
Market insight

New option for Botrytis control in cherries

Nov. 24, 2025 | 4 min read
Botrytis grey mould ( Botrytis cinerea ) has long been overlooked as the cause of serious fruit losses, in an industry that has consistently battled brown rot ( Monilinia spp.).
Market insight

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.
News

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

Nov. 23, 2025 | 1 min read
Australian grain growers are being asked to help steer the future of on-farm automation, with Grain Producers Australia (GPA) launching its 2025 Autonomous Farm Machinery Survey to capture how producers are using, testing, and planning for autonomous equipment in the paddock
News

Grains Australia seeks applicants for Oat and Pulse Councils

Nov. 23, 2025 | 1 min read
Grains Australia is inviting expressions of interest (EOIs) for two positions on its Oat Council and one position on its Pulse Council.
Rural Business

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.
Merchandise

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.
Rural Business

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.
Rural Business

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.
Market insight

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.
Commentary

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.
Management

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.

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Inside this issue
Applications open for future cotton leaders program
APVMA's latest levies
Elders get Delta Ag green light
New technology at Halbury Field Day
Zoetis marks 10-year Beyond Blue partnership
Redox on a roll acrosss country and world
Why perfectionism is the enemy of authentic leadership
Insights: Summer horticulture, Technology update
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