Rural Business News

On The Move

Freebairn signs on at Synergy Seeds

Jan. 27, 2024 | 1 min read

Ian Freebairn has joined international and domestic pasture seed supplier Synergy Seeds in production and procurement.

On The Move

Impact Fertilisers expands commercial leadership team

Jan. 26, 2024 | 2 min read

Impact Fertilisers continues to strengthen its commercial leadership team with the appointment of Nigel Hall and Nic Savage.

On The Move

Gallagher brings in changes as Linn retires

Jan. 26, 2024 | 1 min read

Gallagher Australia is on the move, announcing significant changes to its team, with a focus, it says, on further expanding the company’s capability for customer service.

Agribusiness

Syngenta invests in ag intelligence

Jan. 25, 2024 | 2 min read

Australian agriculture will be the big winner after the recent announcement of a partnership between Syngenta Australia and Pairtree Intelligence - an innovative agtech company at the forefront of data-driven solutions for sustainable farming.

Agsafe

Agsafe appoints new CEO for 2024

Jan. 25, 2024 | 2 min read

Agsafe, a cornerstone in Australia's agricultural industry, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alicia Garden as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Agribusiness

Lentil notification positive news for Australian producers

Jan. 24, 2024 | 2 min read

Grains Australia has welcomed the recent extension of tariff-free access for lentil exports to India, which is one of the world’s biggest consumers and importers of this pulse crop.

Agribusiness

Syngenta resets stage for 2024 growth

Jan. 23, 2024 | 5 min read

Syngenta Australia-New Zealand moving into a new stage in 2024, with the appointment of David Van Ryswyk to the role of country head, while predecessor Paul Luxton has transitioned to the role of head of Asia division.

Agribusiness

Louis Dreyfus sews up Namoi Cotton takeover

Jan. 23, 2024 | 3 min read

Shareholder support notwithstanding, Louis Dreyfus (LDC) has sewn up a deal which will see it acquire the 83 per cent of Namoi Cotton shares it doesn’t already own.

Agribusiness

South Australia to host leading Grains Research Update event

Jan. 22, 2024 | 3 min read

Adelaide will attract hundreds of grains researchers, advisers, consultants and growers in February to connect scientists with people working in the grains industry to share knowledge and support innovation adoption.

Agribusiness

VICCHEM appoints new CEO

Jan. 21, 2024 | 3 min read

VICCHEM, a leading player in the agricultural and Industrial chemical manufacturing sector, proudly announces the appointment of Bill Dowdle as new chief executive officer.

Agribusiness

Canberra betrays cattle industry

Jan. 20, 2024 | 2 min read

The National Farmers’ Federation says Canberra “has shot an arrow into the hopes of Australia’s cattle industry” by rejecting a counter offer in the long-running class action.

Cotton - Merchandise

Cotton cracks down on spray drift

Dec. 17, 2023 | 3 min read

Cotton Australia – the peak body for the Australian cotton industry - has urged all farmers to remain vigilant and take appropriate action to avoid a repeat of last year’s devastating spray drift incidents.

Integrated weed management - Market insight

Control weeds with the Big 6

Dec. 15, 2023 | 3 min read

The WeedSmart Big 6 are a set of chemical, mechanical and cultural tactics to help growers control crop weeds across all cropping systems. A diverse approach including both chemical and non-chemical tactics places downward pressure on the weed seed bank and reduces herbicide resistance risk.

Management

Barriers to business meeting breakthrough

Dec. 15, 2023 | 4 min read

Suzanne Vickberg is a social-personality psychologist and a leading practitioner within Deloitte’s Business Chemistry division, In this article she looks at why psychological safety may not be enough to get your team on board.

Integrated weed management - Market insight

Changing it up in WA

Dec. 14, 2023 | 4 min read

Ever since time began farmers have been fighting against weeds in their cropping programs.