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drumMUSTER evolution and what Drums-to-Drums means for agriculture

Aug. 22, 2024 | 2 min read
With sustainability and environmental responsibility becoming ever more crucial, Agsafe has announced its drumMUSTER program has recently evolved.
On The Move

New faces, new roles at Nufarm

Aug. 22, 2024 | 2 min read
Newly-appointed Nufarm business development manager Sinead Kuchel. New face at Nufarm is field research and development specialist Matthew Buttsworth.
Agribusiness - News

GPA still wants biosecurity overhaul

Aug. 21, 2024 | 2 min read
Grain Producers Australia says taking steps to ensure all parties to Australia’s robust biosecurity system contribute to management costs should be at the forefront of Canberra’s efforts in this area.
Agribusiness - News

Buffel grass declared weed in NT

Aug. 21, 2024 | 2 min read
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed news buffel grass has finally been declared a weed in the Northern Territory, following a similar declaration by South Australia in 2015.
Agribusiness - News

Vaccine trial shows tick promise

Aug. 20, 2024 | 2 min read
A vaccine developed at The University of Queensland has proven highly effective in early trials to address one of the country’s top cattle pests.
Agribusiness - News

Climate farmers rack up big win

Aug. 20, 2024 | 1 min read
Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed strong recommendations from the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee on carbon capture and storage, following US coal giant Glencore’s attempt to store coal waste underground in the Great Artesian Basin.
Agribusiness - News

Program released for Australian Agronomy Conference

Aug. 19, 2024 | 1 min read
The program has been released for the 21st Australian Agronomy Conference to be held in Albany, Western Australia.
Agribusiness - News

Looking to the future at World Potato Congress

Aug. 18, 2024 | 2 min read
From farmers and agronomists to supply chain partners, people from across Australia and around the world gathered in Adelaide in June for the biggest event on the potato calendar.
Rural Business

Syngenta Grower of the year 2024

Aug. 17, 2024 | 5 min read
Processing up to 600 tonnes of fresh carrots each week Rocky Lamattina & Sons are among Australia’s most consistent carrot growers. They’re now also recipients of the Syngenta Grower of the Year award for 2024, as part of the AUSVEG Awards for Excellence.
Agribusiness - News

BASF closes plants

Aug. 16, 2024 | 1 min read
BASF Agricultural Solutions plans to change production network of glufosinate-ammonium and will cease production by the end of 2024.
Merchandise

Technology showcase at Syngenta GrowMore

Aug. 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Novel chemistry technologies, from Syngenta Australia, were showcased at a recent GrowMore event held in Bundaberg, Queensland.
Fungicides - Market insight

More options for Grochem’s new organic fungicide

Aug. 14, 2024 | 2 min read
Fruit and vegetable growers and the dealers supplying them have a new organic weapon for the control of several common fungal diseases in stone fruit, grapes, berries and cucurbits.
Merchandise

Pain for your animals can mean pain for your pocket

Aug. 13, 2024 | 2 min read
Pain for calves and lambs – long associated with marking procedures – should be a thing of the past, as animal welfare continues to remain top of mind with regulators, producers and the public.
Fungicides - Market insight

Strategic use of fungicide urged

Aug. 12, 2024 | 3 min read
There has been strong uptake of new alternative fungicides across the almond industry, however careful application has been urged to avoid resistance and maintain their long-term effectiveness.
Merchandise

John Deere expands tech horizons

Aug. 11, 2024 | 3 min read
The role technology will play in the expansion of the horticulture industry has been underlined by a series of innovations featured at Australia’s largest horticulture trade show, Hort Connections.

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Inside this issue
CSU launches $30 million biosecurity hub
Grochem rebrands to 7 Worlds Ag
Workshops maximise grower profitability
New test, new detection for fungicide resistance
Management: Seven considerations before a tough conversations
INSIGHTS: Summer Cropping
INSIGHTS: Dairy
INSIGHTS: Animal nutrition & Supplements
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