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South Australia to host leading Grains Research Update event

Jan. 22, 2024 | 3 min read
Adelaide will attract hundreds of grains researchers, advisers, consultants and growers in February to connect scientists with people working in the grains industry to share knowledge and support innovation adoption.
Agribusiness

VICCHEM appoints new CEO

Jan. 21, 2024 | 3 min read
VICCHEM, a leading player in the agricultural and Industrial chemical manufacturing sector, proudly announces the appointment of Bill Dowdle as new chief executive officer.
Agribusiness

Canberra betrays cattle industry

Jan. 20, 2024 | 2 min read
The National Farmers’ Federation says Canberra “has shot an arrow into the hopes of Australia’s cattle industry” by rejecting a counter offer in the long-running class action.
Cotton - Merchandise

Cotton cracks down on spray drift

Dec. 17, 2023 | 3 min read
Cotton Australia – the peak body for the Australian cotton industry - has urged all farmers to remain vigilant and take appropriate action to avoid a repeat of last year’s devastating spray drift incidents.
Integrated weed management - Market insight

Control weeds with the Big 6

Dec. 15, 2023 | 3 min read
The WeedSmart Big 6 are a set of chemical, mechanical and cultural tactics to help growers control crop weeds across all cropping systems. A diverse approach including both chemical and non-chemical tactics places downward pressure on the weed seed bank and reduces herbicide resistance risk.
Management

Barriers to business meeting breakthrough

Dec. 15, 2023 | 4 min read
Suzanne Vickberg is a social-personality psychologist and a leading practitioner within Deloitte’s Business Chemistry division, In this article she looks at why psychological safety may not be enough to get your team on board.
Integrated weed management - Market insight

Changing it up in WA

Dec. 14, 2023 | 4 min read
Ever since time began farmers have been fighting against weeds in their cropping programs.
Integrated weed management - Market insight

Boxer Gold punches above its weight

Dec. 13, 2023 | 4 min read
Implementing a successful annual ryegrass (ARG) management program is more than recommending one pre-emergent herbicide over another, it’s knowing the farmer has the adequate time and resources to manage whatever the season might produce in various cereal crops.
Market insight

Serenade sings to soil

Dec. 11, 2023 | 2 min read
Scientists at Rutgers University have proven how a range of crops can harness the beneficial bacteria contained in Serenade Soil Activ to benefit nutrition, growth and resilience.
Market insight

Attention to soil pays dividends

Dec. 11, 2023 | 5 min read
Technology used to analyse soil types has been harnessed to improve productivity on the Venning enterprise of Barunga Grains at Bute, in the northern Yorke Peninsula of South Australia.
Market insight

New faces at Nuseed in WA

Dec. 10, 2023 | 3 min read
Plant breeding company Nuseed have doubled their team to offer further support to canola growers in the Western Australian agricultural region.
Market insight

Controlling barley smut

Dec. 10, 2023 | 4 min read
Barley is a popular cereal across Australia’s grain growing regions suitable for a variety of markets from stock feed through to malting and brewing, where quality is paramount.
Commentary

Tight margins to impact animal protein

Dec. 9, 2023 | 4 min read
Animal protein production growth will slow as margins remain tight in 2024, with producers and processors needing to adapt to sustain success, according to Rabobank’s annual Global Animal Protein Outlook report.
Market insight

Legumes reduce reliance on fertiliser

Dec. 9, 2023 | 3 min read
Legumes such as lucerne, clovers and tropical/subtropical legumes play a crucial role in pasture performance and productivity. These plants can be highly responsive to nitrogen, as it is an essential nutrient to maintain high production and pasture quality.
Merchandise

Confident future for RIC farmers

Dec. 8, 2023 | 3 min read
Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) has released its inaugural Farm Loans Customer Insights Report 2023 which has revealed RIC farmers are confident in their farm business and the agriculture industry’s future, however concerns about rising interest rates, drought and income volatility are top of mind.

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Insight: Technology in Agriculture
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