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Downforce with Good Earth to power sustainable cotton

April 8, 2025 | 5 min read
Danielle Statham describes her discovery of Downforce Technologies ‘remote measurements of soil organic carbon (SOC) which provide historic data and annual monitoring of carbon at 10m resolution, as a game changer.
Commentary

NAB says tighter supply could benefit our ag

April 8, 2025 | 2 min read
The NAB Rural Commodities Index moved marginally higher in January, rising 0.4per cent month-on-month, underpinned by higher average prices for beef and a more modest increase in dairy prices in the month writes Gerard Burg.
Management

5 ways to capitalise on the opportunity a tight market brings

April 7, 2025 | 3 min read
We often carry underperforming people in a good market writes Ingrid Maynard. * We shouldn’t because it can cost us our best people, who think: ‘How come they take the p*** and nothing happens while I’m busting a gut getting great results?’
Merchandise

Innovative smoke sensor helping winegrowers during bushfire

April 7, 2025 | 4 min read
A smoke sensor developed by La Trobe University researchers that has the potential to save hundreds of millions of dollars in lost wine production, is in the process of being rolled out across the wine industry, with monitors most recently being used to track the impact of bush res that have ravaged Victoria’s Grampians.
Rural Business

Nufarm and KingAgroot partner on new herbicide

April 3, 2025 | 2 min read
Nufarm Australia has confirmed a partnership with Chinese agricultural biotechnology innovation company, KingAgroot, with plans to develop a new broad spectrum, non-selective herbicide for the Australian market as a stand-alone knockdown.
Rural Business

Yamaha plans to Prospr with Robotics Plus

April 2, 2025 | 3 min read
New Zealand-based company Robotics Plus, a specialist in agricultural automation solutions, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Yamaha Motor Co to form the foundation of Yamaha Agriculture.
Rural Business

Alltech takes agriculture to the big screen

April 2, 2025 | 2 min read
Alltech, a global leader in animal nutrition and crop science, has launched Planet of Plenty, a business entity dedicated to science-led storytelling, advocacy and educational initiatives which amplify agriculture’s vital role in creating a sustainable future.
Rural Business

Can diverse weed management push resistant weed numbers down?

April 1, 2025 | 4 min read
There is good evidence across Australia that farming systems using diverse weed control strategies are better placed to resist new weed incursions and loss of herbicide efficacy.
Movers & Shakers

Niven to lead Nbryo team in ET strategy

March 31, 2025 | 2 min read
An executive with a track record in animal health, dairy farming and bovine genetics has been appointed to lead a company changing the face of the global beef and dairy industries by developing breakthrough embryo transfer technology.
Movers & Shakers

Diederich steps into top job

March 31, 2025 | 2 min read
BioWish Technologies, a global provider of biotechnology solutions, has named Bill Diederich as chief executive.
Movers & Shakers

New chief executive for Crop Smart

March 28, 2025 | 1 min read
Crop Smart has appointed Sam Hole as new chief executive from April 1.
Movers & Shakers

Fresh direction for Kynetec

March 28, 2025 | 3 min read
Kynetec, a global leader in data, analytics and insights in agriculture, animal health and nutrition has announced the acquisition of Freshlogic, a premier provider of data-driven insights and market intelligence in Australia's horticultural and fresh food industries.
Agribusiness - News

Another solid cotton season tipped

March 27, 2025 | 2 min read
Cotton picking is underway in Central Queensland with growers in the region recording average results despite the slow start to the season and late rain.
Agribusiness - News

Drive change with a 2026 Nuffield scholarship

March 27, 2025 | 2 min read
Nuffield Australia has opened applications for its 2026 scholarships, calling on the next crop of Australian agriculturalists to be curious, drive change and help their industry thrive.
Agribusiness - News

Tassie berry happy with conference

March 26, 2025 | 2 min read
Australia’s international berry conference Berry Quest 2025 has been held in Tasmania, showcasing the latest innovations and discussing key issues for the industry including growing techniques, packaging, marketing, export development, biosecurity labour.

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