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New UPL appointments support growth

Oct. 30, 2023 | 3 min read
UPL Australia is pleased to announce four appointments to further strengthen its leadership and sales team on the back of continued growth.
Rural Business

#PlantASeedForSafety winners announced

Oct. 30, 2023 | 3 min read
Syngenta Australia, in partnership with #PlantASeedForSafety, is excited to announce the winner of the highly anticipated #SafetySwagger photo competition during National Safe Work Month (October).
Agribusiness

NFF opposes Labor’s Basin Plan rewrite

Oct. 29, 2023 | 2 min read
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), together with other peak bodies, including Cotton Australia, has strongly opposed the proposed rewriting of the Murray Darling Basin Plan which was debated in the House of Representatives in October before going before the Senate.
Profile

From Telex to OPAS and everything in between

Oct. 29, 2023 | 4 min read
Greg O’Neil reflects on 40 years with the business.
Commentary - Management

Why EQ is vital during uncertain times

Oct. 29, 2023 | 4 min read
The importance of emotional intelligence in leadership is not a new concept, at a time when the pace of change and rate of uncertainty seems to be accelerating worldwide, the need for business leaders to develop their EQ has never been more important, writes Leah Mether.
Resistance management

30/30 vision for pre-em grass weed control

Oct. 29, 2023 | 4 min read
BASF launched their 30/30 Plan last year to help growers get the best of both worlds: introducing a fresh pre-emergent mode of action to ease resistance pressure while continuing to make the most of what’s already working.
Resistance management

WA orchards beat rising weevil damage

Oct. 29, 2023 | 4 min read
Limited chemical control options and high reliance on the Group 22a insecticide, indoxacarb, for control of weevils in pome and stone fruit orchards throughout South West WA always meant a new option would be warmly welcomed.
Agribusiness

Workforce shortages worsen: AUSVEG

Oct. 28, 2023 | 3 min read
More than a year on from the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit, AUSVEG says the crippling workforce shortages facing Australian vegetable growers have only worsened, and many growers are now reconsidering their future as vegetable producers.
Merchandise

New powdery mildew option in cucurbits

Oct. 28, 2023 | 2 min read
Powdery mildew is a persistent adversary Australian cucurbit growers deal with each year in their melon, squash, zucchini and cucumber crops.
Resistance management

Pest control vital for higher canola yields

Oct. 28, 2023 | 4 min read
As the canola business continues to grow across the country, many growers are looking to achieve higher yields through better control of insect pests.
Merchandise

Satellite-based liquid monitoring

Oct. 27, 2023 | 2 min read
Known for their innovation in the animal performance and electric fencing spaces, Gallagher is launching a new range focussed on measuring tank performance and making it easy for Australians to stay on top of their most important resource: their water.
Agribusiness - Agsafe

Dropping of levy offers benefits

Oct. 26, 2023 | 3 min read
Agsafe’s highly successful drumMUSTER program is switching from a levy to a more efficient fee-for-service income model, delivering benefits to the agvet sector.
Agribusiness

Red tape cut on non-GMO exports

Oct. 25, 2023 | 2 min read
Meeting the export premium market certification requirements for non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) produce has just been made cheaper, easier, and more efficient for Australian farmers.
Agribusiness

Elders buys Eureka! toll business

Oct. 24, 2023 | 2 min read
Elders has announced the acquisition of Eureka! group, a leading research, development, registration and formulation business for agricultural chemicals and other agricultural products.
Resistance management

Chromosomes feature in evolution of resistance

Oct. 20, 2023 | 4 min read
Some things are hard to understand: mayonnaise on fries, lemon in beer, the latest paper published by the AHRI team!

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Tomato virus here to stay
Pollination pressure a concern
Crop Smart opens new store in Horsham
Investment targets mouse activity
7 Worlds Ag Expands product range
Three things a 'Bento Box' teaches about building a culture of care
Insight: Technology in Agriculture
Insight: Cotton
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