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New research facility for Wagga Wagga

March 4, 2023 | 2 min read
A $2 million key research facility that will enhance the delivery of grains research across southern New South Wales was officially opened.
Agribusiness

Agsafe chosen to roll out bagMUSTER

March 4, 2023 | 2 min read
CropLife Australia has appointed Agsafe as the chosen service provider and manager of its new bagMUSTER program. bagMUSTER is Australia’s first not-for-profit, whole-of-industry genuine collection and recycling program for plastic agricultural input bags.
Agribusiness

Cotton exports may hit $5b

March 4, 2023 | 2 min read
Official government data has revealed Australian cotton’s significant financial contribution to rural and regional communities with cotton contributing over 10% of gross crop value in 24 local government areas (LGA’s) in the 2020/21 season.
Agribusiness

Farmers urged to take the ‘Spray Pledge’

March 4, 2023 | 2 min read
South Australian grain producers are being urged to take the ‘Spray Pledge’ in a new industry-led initiative launched by Grain Producers South Australia (GPSA) in partnership with CropLife to highlight the importance of applying crop protection products responsibly.
On The Move

New ASF CEO

March 4, 2023 | 1 min read
The board of the Australian Seed Federation has appointed Katherine Delbridge as the new chief executive officer of the Federation.
Agribusiness

SA’s Growers Supplies to join Delta Ag

March 3, 2023 | 3 min read
Growers Supplies (SA) is the latest independent reseller making the decision to merge with Delta Agribusiness. The merger becomes effective 1 April 2023.
Agribusiness

Vaccine for pigs to stop deadly JEV

March 2, 2023 | 2 min read
Scientists at The University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a novel vaccine for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in pigs, to help stop the spread of the disease in Australia.
Agribusiness

Nutrien named top graduate employer in ag

March 2, 2023 | 2 min read
Nutrien Ag Solutions has been recognised as the number one graduate employer in Australia for careers in the environment and agriculture sector.
Agribusiness

Farm incomes to ease in 22–23: ABARES

March 1, 2023 | 2 min read
Farm cash income for all broadacre farms is projected to decrease nationally by around 7 per cent to average $327,000 per farm in 2022–23 but remain 46% above the 10-year average.
Seed treatments & coatings - Seeds

STartUP cereal crops after the wet harvest

Feb. 28, 2023 | 3 min read
With the potential for another wet start to the planting season, the seed being used for this year’s planting may be impacted with a number of issues such as water stress (either too much or perhaps too little), insects or diseases.
Cattle health

HGP market tipped to rapidly recover

Feb. 27, 2023 | 3 min read
Excellent seasonal conditions in many parts of northern Australia, increased breeder numbers and buoyant beef prices means the Hormonal Growth Promotant (HGP) market is being tipped to quickly recover to pre-drought levels.
Seed treatments & coatings - Seeds

Sow certainty on farm with proven endophyte

Feb. 27, 2023 | 3 min read
Endophytes can take pasture performance and persistence to the next level by protecting pastures from insects after your seed treatment wears off.
Cattle health

Cloud app harnesses animal performance data

Feb. 25, 2023 | 3 min read
Easier access to animal performance data and the ability to easily monitor and edit it, is becoming increasingly important as producers face ever increasing demands on their time.
Cattle health

Money in boosting minerals in cattle

Feb. 25, 2023 | 3 min read
Cattle producers are reaping the benefits of improved herd fertility, increased weight gain and fewer stock losses thanks to the strategic use of a trace mineral injection.
Seed treatments & coatings - Seeds

New EverGol Energy gets the tick of approval

Feb. 25, 2023 | 3 min read
The trialing of the new EverGol Energy formulation in the field has shown it’s a winner for grain growers, seed grader operators and agronomists, according to Bayer.

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