Rural Business News

Seeds

Swiss Agronomist Trades Snow For Australia’s Outback Dream

Nov. 6, 2019 | 2 min read

With her Australian accent, it is hard to believe Pacific Seeds Production Agronomist Annie Christinat recently swapped life in the Swiss mountains for the Australian outback to pursue her dream of living on the land.

Seeds - Summer cropping

Researchers double sorghum grain yield to improve food supply

Nov. 5, 2019 | 2 min read

Plant scientists have doubled the amount of grains that a sorghum plant can yield.

Seed treatments & coatings

Leading grains industry body to join research collaboration

Nov. 4, 2019 | 3 min read

Research into effectiveness of new compound for protecting stored grain is underway.

Summer cropping

Australia: Widespread rainfall on the way

Oct. 30, 2019 | 2 min read

According to weather experts, a slow moving upper level trough will deliver the most widespread rain event across the east coast in six months over the next week.

Seeds

NEW JOINT VENTURE TO IMPROVE ANNUAL LEGUME BREEDING

Oct. 24, 2019 | 2 min read

A 10-year joint venture between The University of Western Australia and PGG Wrightson Seeds has been launched to provide farmers better access to advances in seed technology.

Seeds - Summer cropping

World-class research supporting QLD sorghum industry

Oct. 22, 2019 | 2 min read

World-class research from Queensland’s leading scientists is supporting significant growth in the state’s sorghum industry.

Seeds

Heritage Seeds to be known as Barenbrug

Oct. 17, 2019 | 2 min read

One of Australia’s largest seed companies is changing names, with Heritage Seeds to be known as Barenbrug from 28th October 2019.

Tropical agriculture & sugar cane

Integrated management approaches to combat plant virus diseases

Oct. 8, 2019 | 2 min read

Investigations by The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) Institute of Agriculture and Washington State University (WSU) in the USA have concluded that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to management of plant viral diseases.

Fertilisers - Specialty fertilisers & nutrition

Australia's first potash mine set to begin production in Western Australia

Oct. 4, 2019 | 2 min read

Australia's first sulphate of potash (SOP) mine is set to begin commercial production next year, with Kalium Lakes making the final investment approval for its Beyondie Sulphate of Potash project in Western Australia.

Agribusiness

BASF’s strategy in agriculture aims for innovation-driven growth in specific markets

Oct. 1, 2019 | 3 min read

- Compelling offer connects seeds, traits, crop protection and digital solutions to support farmer success worldwide - Aiming for profitable growth of one percentage point above global agricultural market and a 50% increase in sales by 2030 - Launch of over 30 new products by 2028 with peak sales potential of more than €6 billion - Increase sales of products that make a substantial contribution to sustainability

Cattle health - Northern cattle

Tick vaccine for Bos taurus breeds a step closer

Sept. 30, 2019 | 3 min read

A vaccine to protect Bos taurus breeds from the costly cattle tick is getting closer, paving the way for northern producers to introduce genetics capable of opening doors to new, high-value markets.

Winter cropping

What’s the best way to manage annual ryegrass in chickpea crops?

Sept. 30, 2019 | 4 min read

Annual ryegrass is becoming increasingly prevalent in the northern cropping region, and many populations already have a high level of resistance to the major Group B and Group A herbicides registered for use in chickpea crops.

Technology in agriculture

Surveillance technology to ramp up intelligence on pests and diseases

Sept. 24, 2019 | 2 min read

Australian plant industries are set to benefit from the deployment of some of the most sophisticated pest surveillance technologies in the world, with a revolutionary mobile surveillance unit prototype about to be launched.

Tropical agriculture & sugar cane

New projects tap the pulse of northern Australia

Sept. 23, 2019 | 2 min read

More than $4.5 million dollars in investment will support the development of a northern Australian broadacre cropping industry.

Summer cropping

Genetic modification law reform could see cotton industry swoop on South Australia

Sept. 19, 2019 | 5 min read

Australia's multi-billion-dollar cotton industry could expand into South Australia, once the state dumps its controversial ban on genetically modified crops in December.