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Possible causes and the management of downer cows

Nov. 5, 2025 | 2 min read
As we enter the spring calving season, you may find a downer cow in your herd, there are several potential causes of this.
Agribusiness - News

Building confidence in food from farm to fork

Nov. 4, 2025 | 2 min read
In a world shaped by changing consumer expectations and shifting trade policies, food company Cargill sees science and technology as central to strengthening food systems.
Rural Business

‘Weevil Kinevil’ could be the answer to wicked weed problem

Nov. 4, 2025 | 3 min read
A team of world-leading researchers from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, are exploring if a small insect, the stem-boring weevil, Lixus caudiger, could hold the key to tackling flaxleaf fleabane; one of the most invasive and costly weeds in Australian grain production.
Agribusiness - News

Spicy new crop options for farmers in northern Australia

Nov. 3, 2025 | 2 min read
Efforts to spice up northern Australia’s crop options are gathering pace with this season’s trials of kalonji and fennel proving to be some of the best performing yet.
Merchandise

Farmer avoids mud and saves feed with new shelters

Nov. 3, 2025 | 4 min read
People often tell Kevin Jones that there’s money in mud when it comes to farming – but he’s never seen it.
Merchandise

Know before you sow: ASF champions quality and integrity

Oct. 30, 2025 | 4 min read
The Australian Seed Federation (ASF) is reinforcing the importance of seed quality, transparency, and respect for plant breeders’ rights (PBR) in building a resilient and trusted agricultural sector.
Agribusiness - News

GRDC northern panel tours southern Queensland grain regions

Oct. 30, 2025 | 2 min read
The Grains Research and Development Corporation northern panel has staged its spring tour, engaging with growers to gather firsthand insights into local innovations, seasonal conditions, production opportunities and challenges.
Merchandise

Hay could pay for northern NSW farmers this season

Oct. 30, 2025 | 2 min read
Farmers across the northern NSW region are encouraged to enter the hay market by harnessing unused farmland and diverse seeds.
Merchandise

precision sucker control across vineyards, orchards, and rubus crops

Oct. 29, 2025 | 3 min read
In the face of rising labour costs and increasing disease pressure, Spotlight Plus Herbicide has emerged as a vital tool for growers seeking efficient, targeted sucker control across a wide range of horticultural systems.
Agribusiness - News

Tour reinforces universal agricultural challenges

Oct. 29, 2025 | 2 min read
Shepparton-based horticulture agronomist Lucas Coreejes recently joined a study tour of Argentina, gaining fresh insights into the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture on the global stage.
Agribusiness - News

Fertiglobe enters Australian market through Wengfu acquisition

Oct. 28, 2025 | 2 min read
The world’s largest seaborne exporter of urea and net ammonia combined, and the leading nitrogen fertiliser producer in the Middle East and North Africa has acquired the distribution assets of Wengfu Australia.
Agribusiness - News

APVMA gives final neomycin decision

Oct. 27, 2025 | 2 min read
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published its final regulatory decisions for the reconsideration of neomycin, an antibiotic contained in certain veterinary products for use in both companion and food-producing animals.
Rural Business

Planting stronger trans-Tasman connections

Oct. 27, 2025 | 3 min read
For the first time, Seed and Grain New Zealand and the Australian Seed Federation (ASF) joined forces for a joint Seed Business 2025 in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Movers & Shakers

Sumitomo appoints David Morey to national sales role

Oct. 24, 2025 | 1 min read
Sumitomo Chemical Australia has appointed respected agricultural executive and agronomist David Morey, as national sales manager, to capitalise on growth generated by increasing demand for its biological and proprietary products.
Agribusiness - News

Above average crops expected for cotton

Oct. 24, 2025 | 6 min read
Planting is underway across most of Australia’s cotton growing regions with some crops already out of the ground in warmer climates, while some growers in southern regions are awaiting warmer weather before starting their 2025/26 season.

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