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BASF and Adama to co-develop breakthrough Gilboa fungicide technology

March 10, 2026 | 2 min read

BASF Agricultural Solutions and Adama, a leading global crop protection company, have signed a strategic co-development and commercialisation agreement centred on Adama’s proprietary fungicide active ingredient, Gilboa (flumetylsulforim).

Cattle - Market insight

New Wagyu genetic test to improve calving rates and profitability

March 9, 2026 | 3 min read

In a world first, Australian Wagyu producers will have access to a breakthrough genetic test for the Annexin A10 mutation, which has been identified in Wagyu cattle and is associated with embryonic mortality.

Agribusiness - News

Driving change in northern grains: pilot explores extension capacity

March 9, 2026 | 2 min read

A pilot project led by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is helping strengthen collaboration across the Darling Downs, thanks to a Grains Research and Development Corporation investment aimed at increasing extension capacity in the northern grains industry.

Market insight

NSW government legalises virtual fencing AgTech

March 6, 2026 | 2 min read

NSW cattle and dairy farmers have a new AgTech option to manage their livestock with that state’s government legalising virtual stock fencing so farmers can reduce costs and take advantage of new data on the welfare of their herds.

Movers & Shakers

Retirement of AgLink boss

March 6, 2026 | 2 min read

AgLink Australia has announced Ian Scutt will retire from his role as chief executive after nine years of dedicated service to the organisation.

Merchandise

NutriCharge delivers where it counts – in the soil profile

March 5, 2026 | 3 min read

NutriCharge, a technically advanced phosphorus and nitrogen fertiliser supplement from AgSupply, has been designed to deliver high concentrations of plant-available phosphorus with extended persistence in the soil profile, addressing the fundamental limitations of conventional phosphorus sources in high-fixation environments.

Agribusiness - News

Sugarcane hits the sweet spot for sustainable carbon

March 5, 2026 | 3 min read

When anyone talks about the future of sustainable aviation fuel, one question dominates: how do we replace fossil carbon without compromising food security or biodiversity?

Agribusiness - News

Satellites and AI could tackle invasive species

March 4, 2026 | 2 min read

Satellite imagery and artificial intelligence can detect with high accuracy two invasive weed species in Australia, posing a new opportunity for defense against these pervasive plants.

Agribusiness - News

WFI Insurance forges partnership with Rural Aid

March 4, 2026 | 2 min read

WFI Insurance has forged a partnership with Rural Aid, one of Australia’s leading independent rural charities committed to safeguarding farming and rural communities before, during and after disasters.

Agribusiness - News

$1 billion in Australian beef exports at risk under unwarranted trade restrictions

March 2, 2026 | 2 min read

The Australian beef industry is still facing a $1 billion hit in exports following the Chinese Ministry of Commerce’s (MOFCOM) December announcement it will implement global safeguard measures.

Merchandise

Chasing citrus quality in Sunraysia

March 2, 2026 | 3 min read

Achieving top citrus quality from trees which are effectively grown on a quarry means a lot of attention to detail for Nutrano Produce group farm manager Thomas Braybrook.

Rural Business

Corteva backs community wellbeing with volunteering and donation program

Feb. 27, 2026 | 5 min read

At the bustling Foodbank distribution centre in Sydney, volunteers from Corteva Agriscience recently joined charity workers to pick, pack and sort essential food items destined for Australians facing food insecurity.

Merchandise

Strategic approach to gummy stem blight

Feb. 27, 2026 | 3 min read

The use of Verpixo Adavelt active fungicide early in watermelon and pumpkin crops has helped control gummy stem blight for farmer Jack Piper, of South Kolan, west of Bundaberg, in Queensland.

Merchandise

Hop into rabbit control in 2026 with Rabbait

Feb. 26, 2026 | 2 min read

Exploding rabbit numbers across southern Australia – coming off the back of favourable breeding conditions for the previous year – will see resellers and government agencies turning to ACTA and Rabbait this year.

Rural Business

2026: A turning point for practical, connected innovation in agriculture

Feb. 26, 2026 | 3 min read

Syngenta has scanned its Australian and global R&D, digital and commercial pipeline to identify three mega-trends which will shape Australian agriculture in 2026 and beyond.

Rural Business News

BASF and Adama to co-develop breakthrough Gilboa fungicide technology

New Wagyu genetic test to improve calving rates and profitability

Driving change in northern grains: pilot explores extension capacity

NSW government legalises virtual fencing AgTech

Retirement of AgLink boss

NutriCharge delivers where it counts – in the soil profile

Sugarcane hits the sweet spot for sustainable carbon

Satellites and AI could tackle invasive species

WFI Insurance forges partnership with Rural Aid

$1 billion in Australian beef exports at risk under unwarranted trade restrictions

Chasing citrus quality in Sunraysia

Corteva backs community wellbeing with volunteering and donation program

Strategic approach to gummy stem blight

Hop into rabbit control in 2026 with Rabbait

2026: A turning point for practical, connected innovation in agriculture

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