Login

Rural Business News

Explore by topics
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.
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.
Rural Business

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.
Rural Business

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.
Rural Business

WA’s humble lupin poised to become a $4 billion global industry

Nov. 6, 2025 | 2 min read
Western Australia is home to one of agriculture’s best-kept secrets — the sweet lupin.
Agribusiness - News

Growers help protect pollinators and beneficial insects

Nov. 5, 2025 | 2 min read
Australian grain growers and advisers have an improved resource to help safeguard beneficial insects while managing pests with the launch of the latest Beneficials Chemical Toxicity Table (version 4.0).
Agribusiness

Possible causes and the management of downer cows

Nov. 5, 2025 | 2 min read
As we enter the spring calving season, you may find a downer cow in your herd, there are several potential causes of this.
Agribusiness - News

Building confidence in food from farm to fork

Nov. 4, 2025 | 2 min read
In a world shaped by changing consumer expectations and shifting trade policies, food company Cargill sees science and technology as central to strengthening food systems.
Rural Business

‘Weevil Kinevil’ could be the answer to wicked weed problem

Nov. 4, 2025 | 3 min read
A team of world-leading researchers from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, are exploring if a small insect, the stem-boring weevil, Lixus caudiger, could hold the key to tackling flaxleaf fleabane; one of the most invasive and costly weeds in Australian grain production.
Agribusiness - News

Spicy new crop options for farmers in northern Australia

Nov. 3, 2025 | 2 min read
Efforts to spice up northern Australia’s crop options are gathering pace with this season’s trials of kalonji and fennel proving to be some of the best performing yet.
Merchandise

Farmer avoids mud and saves feed with new shelters

Nov. 3, 2025 | 4 min read
People often tell Kevin Jones that there’s money in mud when it comes to farming – but he’s never seen it.

Current issue

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
Subscribe Now Read Online