Rural Business News

On The Move

Bayer’s new comms manager

Oct. 30, 2023 | 1 min read

Shaun Lindhe has joined Bayer as crop science communications manager, working to build and protect the reputation of Bayer’s Crop Science division with key stakeholders, including customers, media and industry.

On The Move

New UPL appointments support growth

Oct. 30, 2023 | 3 min read

UPL Australia is pleased to announce four appointments to further strengthen its leadership and sales team on the back of continued growth.

Rural Business

#PlantASeedForSafety winners announced

Oct. 30, 2023 | 3 min read

Syngenta Australia, in partnership with #PlantASeedForSafety, is excited to announce the winner of the highly anticipated #SafetySwagger photo competition during National Safe Work Month (October).

Agribusiness

NFF opposes Labor’s Basin Plan rewrite

Oct. 29, 2023 | 2 min read

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), together with other peak bodies, including Cotton Australia, has strongly opposed the proposed rewriting of the Murray Darling Basin Plan which was debated in the House of Representatives in October before going before the Senate.

Profile

From Telex to OPAS and everything in between

Oct. 29, 2023 | 4 min read

Greg O’Neil reflects on 40 years with the business.

Commentary - Management

Why EQ is vital during uncertain times

Oct. 29, 2023 | 4 min read

The importance of emotional intelligence in leadership is not a new concept, at a time when the pace of change and rate of uncertainty seems to be accelerating worldwide, the need for business leaders to develop their EQ has never been more important, writes Leah Mether.

Resistance management

30/30 vision for pre-em grass weed control

Oct. 29, 2023 | 4 min read

BASF launched their 30/30 Plan last year to help growers get the best of both worlds: introducing a fresh pre-emergent mode of action to ease resistance pressure while continuing to make the most of what’s already working.

Resistance management

WA orchards beat rising weevil damage

Oct. 29, 2023 | 4 min read

Limited chemical control options and high reliance on the Group 22a insecticide, indoxacarb, for control of weevils in pome and stone fruit orchards throughout South West WA always meant a new option would be warmly welcomed.

Agribusiness

Workforce shortages worsen: AUSVEG

Oct. 28, 2023 | 3 min read

More than a year on from the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit, AUSVEG says the crippling workforce shortages facing Australian vegetable growers have only worsened, and many growers are now reconsidering their future as vegetable producers.

Merchandise

New powdery mildew option in cucurbits

Oct. 28, 2023 | 2 min read

Powdery mildew is a persistent adversary Australian cucurbit growers deal with each year in their melon, squash, zucchini and cucumber crops.

Resistance management

Pest control vital for higher canola yields

Oct. 28, 2023 | 4 min read

As the canola business continues to grow across the country, many growers are looking to achieve higher yields through better control of insect pests.

Merchandise

Satellite-based liquid monitoring

Oct. 27, 2023 | 2 min read

Known for their innovation in the animal performance and electric fencing spaces, Gallagher is launching a new range focussed on measuring tank performance and making it easy for Australians to stay on top of their most important resource: their water.

Agribusiness - Agsafe

Dropping of levy offers benefits

Oct. 26, 2023 | 3 min read

Agsafe’s highly successful drumMUSTER program is switching from a levy to a more efficient fee-for-service income model, delivering benefits to the agvet sector.

Agribusiness

Red tape cut on non-GMO exports

Oct. 25, 2023 | 2 min read

Meeting the export premium market certification requirements for non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) produce has just been made cheaper, easier, and more efficient for Australian farmers.

Agribusiness

Elders buys Eureka! toll business

Oct. 24, 2023 | 2 min read

Elders has announced the acquisition of Eureka! group, a leading research, development, registration and formulation business for agricultural chemicals and other agricultural products.