Top speed broadacre aphid control

June 22, 2023 | 3 min read
Controlling aphids in broadacre crops is not primarily about limiting feeding damage. The greatest threat is that the aphids will infect the crops with a devastating disease, says BASF canola and pulses protection portfolio manager Shannon Altomare.

Sugar prices hit sweet spot

June 21, 2023 | 2 min read
Sugar prices internationally continue to trade at a premium, with raw sugar futures reaching their highest levels since October 2016.

Envu appoints Rural BDM

June 21, 2023 | 2 min read
Envu is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Sheehy to the role of territory business development manager (vegetation manager) based in Cowra, NSW.

Must-have rodent control solutions

June 21, 2023 | 4 min read
Fears of the next mouse plague are rippling through the agricultural community as Australian farmers become increasingly vigilant for signs of rodent activity.

Mousemaster for effective mouse control

June 20, 2023 | 2 min read
Granular Products has introduced a zinc phosphide mouse control product to their range with the launch of GP Mousemaster 25 pellets.

Three perspectives on perspective

June 19, 2023 | 3 min read
The business environment isn’t getting any less challenging. Uncertainty is here to stay. Stuff will always happen and there will always be relationships to manage. Perspective is a tool that can really help manage everything thrown at us, writes Kate Burke.

Schools get gardens, chickens and water

June 18, 2023 | 1 min read
25 primary schools across regional and rural Australia will receive a boost thanks to funding through the 2023 CRT Primary Schools Program.

Researcher of the Year title for AgXtra

June 17, 2023 | 2 min read
AgXtra’s national horticultural manager Ben Hill-Ling has been named Researcher of the Year at the recent South Australian Premier’s Horticulture awards for Excellence.

Adama praised for its high-load products

June 16, 2023 | 4 min read
For many growers, they only need to look at their stack of used chemical containers in a season to understand how this extrapolates on a global scale and the volume of manufacturing plastic, transport and the handling required and its environmental impact.

Nufarm posts strong half year profit

June 15, 2023 | 2 min read
Nufarm has delivered a strong half year profit with underlying net profit after tax up 7% to $142 million on revenue of $2 billion versus the prior comparative period.

VicVID showcases vegetable industry

June 15, 2023 | 3 min read
Following disruptions caused by COVID-19 over the past couple of years, the Victorian Vegetable Innovation Days (VicVID) came back in full force for 2023.

Partnership unlocks benefits of carbon

June 14, 2023 | 3 min read
Farming businesses will be able to explore the potential benefits of carbon farming and design and implement projects following a new partnership between Delta Agribusiness Group and Select Carbon.

Nutrien investing in stronger communities

June 13, 2023 | 2 min read
In 2022, Nutrien Ag Solutions invested more than $3.1 million in donations, sponsorships and programs to support rural and regional communities right across Australia.

GPA extends spray drift management

June 12, 2023 | 2 min read
Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is supporting extended access to a new tool that’s designed to improve sustainable spray drift management best-practice and enhance on-farm productivity.

Maxcare’s new team member

June 12, 2023 | 1 min read
MaxCare is very excited to welcome Renee Edwards to the team. Ms Edwards joins MaxCare as its new customer service manager.