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Tripod Farm joins Hort Connections tour

June 12, 2024 | 4 min read
Tripod Farmers was established in 1990 at Bacchus Marsh, northwest of Melbourne. Today the business has grown to almost 400 ha over two locations but remains 100 per cent Australian owned and family run by the third generation of the Candeloro family and their sons Joseph, Frankie and Joseph Jnr Ruffo.
Rural Business

MANGO GROWERS FIGHT FOR SUPPORT

June 10, 2024 | 2 min read
Mango growers on the Atherton Tablelands have been facing severe challenges due to the catastrophic effects of Ex Tropical Cyclone Jasper, which occurred in December 2023.
Agribusiness

GRDC MUNG BEANS TRIAL

June 8, 2024 | 3 min read
A $3.6 million project designed to equip growers with the tools, tactics and confidence to successfully grow mungbeans is being launched across Queensland and New South Wales.
On The Move

New Role at ASF

June 6, 2024 | 1 min read
The Australian Seed Federation recently appointed Prudence Baker to the newly created role of public affairs officer in their Canberra office.
On The Move

Headline VICCHEM appoints Angus Roney

June 4, 2024 | 1 min read
With a solid foundation in horticulture and crop science, including a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from the University of Melbourne, Angus Roney brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role at VICCHEM.
On The Move

Elders fast-tracks agronomy team

June 2, 2024 | 3 min read
Elders has welcomed 11 new graduate agronomists who came together in Adelaide recently for a three-day induction program.
Agsafe

transporting dangerous goods with confidence

May 30, 2024 | 2 min read
Agricultural chemicals are crucial tools as part of modern and sustainable farming practices. Safe handling and transportation of these chemicals is paramount to maintaining long-term access to these technologies, which is why it’s so important to understand how they are regulated across Australia.
Agribusiness - News

D-Day looming for FMDs

May 27, 2024 | 2 min read
NAB is encouraging primary producers to mark 28 June as a critical date if they’re considering, or already using, farm management deposits (FMDs) as part of their tax planning this financial year.
Agribusiness - News

What do farmers need for mental health support?

May 23, 2024 | 2 min read
For most, farming in Australia is a great way of life but at times it can be physically and psychologically tough. So, when things get overly stressful, who do farmers turn to for support?
Agribusiness - News

APVMA makes malathion decision

May 20, 2024 | 1 min read
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published its final regulatory decision for the reconsideration of malathion (also known as maldison), an insecticide used for the control of pests in various broadacre and horticultural crops, vegetables and ornamental plants, and for veterinary and domestic uses.
Market insight - Winter cropping

Maximising crop success

May 15, 2024 | 2 min read
In the world of agriculture, every advantage counts. Maximising crop yield and uniformity while conserving resources and promoting sustainability is the holy grail for farmers worldwide.
Agribusiness - News

Cereal research fast-tracked

May 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Dr Hannah Robinson’s two-year Industry Fellowship at The University of Queensland and cereal breeder InterGrain has helped speed up the translation of research into commercial breeding to develop improved cereal crop varieties.
Market insight

Biostimulant boosts broadacre yield

May 14, 2024 | 7 min read
A unique and new bio stimulant from Corteva Agriscience is boosting yields in Australian wheat and canola crops.
Agribusiness - News

Nitrophoska finds a home at Nitto Ag

May 14, 2024 | 2 min read
Trusted by farmers the world over for more than ninety years, Nitrophoska is the original complex fertiliser, with all nutrients readily available in one granule ensuring a balanced crop nutrition.
Merchandise - Sheep care & health

Numnuts and Tri-Solfen join forces at Dechra

May 13, 2024 | 2 min read
In the heart of every farmer lies a commitment to animal well-being and it's a dedication that drives innovation and progress within the industry.

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Canberra commits to national food security
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MOU strengthens grain research
Stronger Rainbow ready to shine for Australian Industry
Fungus the frontline in flebane fight
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