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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.

Cattle health

Welcome addition to pain management at marking

Feb. 24, 2023 | 3 min read

Marking time will soon be upon us once again and with the welcome addition of a new pain relief product over-the-counter (OTC) in rural reseller stores, there is no better time to remind producers of the importance of providing adequate pain relief to calves and lambs at marking.

Cattle health

The impact of BRD on young, pastured cattle

Feb. 24, 2023 | 3 min read

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a problem that is commonly identified in young, growing cattle (including non-feedlot cattle).

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides

How can I use the pulse phase to combat weeds?

Feb. 23, 2023 | 4 min read

‘How can I strengthen the pulse phase to combat weeds?’ with Dr Jason Brand, Agriculture Victoria Research, Horsham.

Rural Business News

Farmers urged to take the ‘Spray Pledge’

New ASF CEO

SA’s Growers Supplies to join Delta Ag

Vaccine for pigs to stop deadly JEV

Nutrien named top graduate employer in ag

Farm incomes to ease in 22–23: ABARES

STartUP cereal crops after the wet harvest

HGP market tipped to rapidly recover

Sow certainty on farm with proven endophyte

Cloud app harnesses animal performance data

Money in boosting minerals in cattle

New EverGol Energy gets the tick of approval

Welcome addition to pain management at marking

The impact of BRD on young, pastured cattle

How can I use the pulse phase to combat weeds?

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