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Agribusiness unites on ESG at CEO Summit

April 13, 2023 | 2 min read
Agribusiness Australia's CEO Summit – held with more than 40 leaders from Australia's largest and most well-known agribusinesses have united behind the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda as a foundation for collaborative action.
Commentary

Ag industry character rides off into the sunset

April 12, 2023 | 3 min read
Every so often you come across a real character in the rural industry, and Datamars Livestock stalwart, Gregg Blatchly – ‘Blatch’ to those that know him, is one of those characters. A mountain of a man with a ten gallon hat, he was the very manifestation of the rugged Aussie stockman.
Rural Business

AIRR & Tuckers hold National Conference

April 12, 2023 | 4 min read
In mid-February, over 800 delegates from the AIRR & Tuckers reseller group descended onto Adelaide for the first face-to-face conference and trade fair in three years due to a COVID forced hiatus.
On The Move

Agspec’s new WA manager

April 11, 2023 | 1 min read
Agspec Australia welcomes Justin van Elsen, who is the recently appointed Agspec business manager for Western Australia.
On The Move

Sumitomo’s CQ sales manager

April 10, 2023 | 1 min read
Sumitomo is pleased to announce that Danita Clark has recently started in the position of regional sales manager for Central Queensland based in Bundaberg.
On The Move

New GM at DLF Seeds

April 9, 2023 | 1 min read
DLF Seeds Australia has announced the appointment of Jason Agars as its new General Manager, effective May 15. He will take over from John Stewart, who announced his retirement earlier in the year.
Agribusiness

Record broken for 2023 Hort Connections

April 8, 2023 | 2 min read
Preparations for Hort Connections 2023 are well underway, with the Trade Show sold out two months before the doors open, new speakers and events added to the event program, and AUSVEG opening funding opportunities for growers to attend the event.
Agribusiness - Agsafe

Distribution centre iAuditor checklists

April 7, 2023 | 3 min read
Agsafe conduct assessments for distribution centres (primarily transport or logistics premises storing products on behalf of the chemical manufacturers) using the standard Premises Assessment tools.
On The Move - Seeds

Seeds expert in global role at BASF Seeds

April 7, 2023 | 1 min read
After four years leading the Australian Seed Federation (ASF), Osman Mewett has joined BASF Agricultural Solutions as a global regulatory policy manager within the Seeds and Traits team.
Agribusiness

Zoetis-Jurox single entity from 1 March

April 6, 2023 | 3 min read
The Zoetis and Jurox businesses were integrated under the Zoetis umbrella in Australia on 1 March 2023. This follows the completion of the acquisition of the Jurox business by Zoetis on 30 September 2022.
Agribusiness

Elders acquires Emms Mooney

April 6, 2023 | 1 min read
Elders has announced the acquisition of Emms Mooney, a livestock and real estate agency business on 1 March 2023.
Agribusiness

Nutrien Ag invests in WeedSmart

April 5, 2023 | 2 min read
Nutrien Ag Solutions, the world’s largest provider of crop inputs and farm services, has recently signed up as a silver partner of the WeedSmart herbicide stewardship program.
Agribusiness - Grain protection

New permits to protect wheat crops

April 5, 2023 | 3 min read
Australian grain producers have gained approval of new permits issued by the federal regulator to help manage and control fungicide resistant powdery mildew in wheat.
Agribusiness - Fertilisers

Fertilizer Australia Conference

April 4, 2023 | 1 min read
The Australian fertiliser industry’s highlight annual event – the 2023 Fertilizer Australia Conference is taking place in Adelaide from 12–14 September 2023.
Agribusiness

Herbicide MoA classification update

April 3, 2023 | 1 min read
Herbicide mode of action (MoA) classifications have been updated internationally to capture new active constituents and ensure the MoA classification system is globally relevant.

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