Rural Business News

Fungicides

Bayer launches latest fungicide innovation, iblon technology

Sept. 16, 2019 | 2 min read

Bayer announced today that its latest fungicide innovation marketed under the iblon™ technology brand has received first registration worldwide from the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries.

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides

China’s glyphosate production generally stable, no existing factors causing price rises

Sept. 16, 2019 | 3 min read

A recent article published by AgroPages, entitled, “Glyphosate Production in China to Decrease by 43%,” attracted market attention at home and abroad. The article states that inspections on phosphorus producers conducted by the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment since April could affect glyphosate production, resulting in a reduction in production capacity by 43%.

Fungicides - Spring horticulture & viticulture - Summer horticulture

Commercially reared bees deliver active ingredient to protect crops

Sept. 6, 2019 | 2 min read

Bee Vectoring Technologies International has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Clonostachys rosea CR-7 (CR-7) for use as a fungicide on commercial crops.

Business solutions & technology

Virtual library offers farmers field-day experience without the time cost

Sept. 5, 2019 | 3 min read

An agricultural research collective in South Australia's Mallee says its launch of interactive field day videos will not take away from the real thing. Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF) activated the virtual library last week to help give time back to farmers.

Technology in agriculture

Elders announces partnership with evokeAG

Sept. 4, 2019 | 2 min read

Elders' focus on collaboration is essential for exponential growth in agtech adoption curve.

Winter cropping

First pea genome to help improve crops of the future

Sept. 4, 2019 | 1 min read

A global team including scientists from The University of Western Australia has assembled the first genome of the field pea, which provides insight into how the legume evolved and will help aid future improvements of the crop.

Spring horticulture & viticulture - Summer horticulture

Aussie horticulture exports hit record high

Sept. 2, 2019 | 2 min read

The world’s appetite for Australian fruit, nuts and vegetables has skyrocketed with Australian produce exports reaching almost $2.8 billion for the first time.

Seeds - Summer cropping - Tropical agriculture & sugar cane

New projects tap the cropping potential of northern Australia

Aug. 30, 2019 | 2 min read

Projects to focus on developing commercial-scale trials of oilseeds, pulses, cereals and forage crops in northern Australia.

Technology in agriculture - Water supply & irrigation

Farmbot delivering remote watering solutions to Aussie farmers

Aug. 30, 2019 | 2 min read

It uses algorithms to detect abnormal behaviour in water levels to deliver near real-time reports to farmers.

Winter cropping

Late-season glyphosate permit on feed barley approved

Aug. 23, 2019 | 1 min read

Grain Producers Australia Chairman, Mr Andrew Weidemann, advises industry that the APVMA has issued a permit for ‘Pre-Harvest Dessication and Spray Topping of Weeds in Specified Barley (Except Malting Barley) - Permit number – PER82594 (v2)’. The permit expiry is 30 April 2020.

Rural Business

GLOBAL REPORT CONFIRMS GM CROPS ARE BENEFICIAL TO FARMERS, AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Aug. 23, 2019 | 2 min read

The latest independent report published by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) confirms that plant biotechnology continues to have significant benefits for farmers, communities, consumers, economies and the environment.

Rural Business

ACCC gives green light to Landmark acquisition of rival RuralCo

Aug. 22, 2019 | 2 min read

Two of Australia's largest rural retailers, Landmark and RuralCo, are a step closer to becoming one after the competition watchdog gave its blessing to a merger proposal.

Cattle health - Northern cattle - Sheep care & health

Elanco to Buy Bayer's Animal Health Business for $7.6 Billion

Aug. 21, 2019 | 1 min read

Elanco will pay for the unit with 70% cash and the remainder in stock. Specifically, an Elanco statement explained the terms:

Herbicide & fungicide resistance - Winter cropping

Breakthrough in disease resistance for Brassica crops

Aug. 20, 2019 | 2 min read

A global team led by Punjab Agricultural University, India, with researchers from The University of Western Australia, have made a significant breakthrough in disease resistance in Brassica oilseed crops.

Seeds

LIFTING GM MORATORIUM A WIN FOR FARMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Aug. 19, 2019 | 2 min read

The plant science industry commends Minister Whetstone and the Marshall Government’s announcement today. We now call on all parties to support this science-based decision so farmers in South Australia can access the clear environmental, agronomic and financial benefits of growing approved genetically modified (GM) crops.