Research is breeding ground of innovation

Nov. 9, 2022 | 3 min read
Our food depends on soil and weather, and the skill of those who grow it. For our pasture and grains to feed livestock, our seeds need to meet the needs of farmers’ systems. Seed production evolves with changing environmental and market climates.

Perfect storm brewing for agribusiness sector

Nov. 9, 2022 | 3 min read
Just as respite from global supply chain issues is in sight, a perfect storm of other pain points is looming, writes Ross Paterson.

Elders welcomes Coonabarabran Rural Supplies

Nov. 8, 2022 | 1 min read
Central West New South Wales based rural products store Coonabarabran Rural Supplies has today joined the Elders network.

WA growers tour hybrid canola in Vic

Nov. 8, 2022 | 3 min read
Fifteen growers and their advisors from the Cranbrook region of Western Australia have gained insights on hybrid canola seed production and pathways for bringing seed to market on a recent study tour to Horsham, Victoria.

CSD announces new project initiative

Nov. 8, 2022 | 2 min read
Cotton Seed Distributors is proud to announce the first funded project as part of the new Richard Williams Commercial Research Initiative.

Delta Ag gets CSIRO award for research

Nov. 7, 2022 | 4 min read
Delta Agribusiness has been recognised for its scientific research and delivering a package of best outcomes to farmers – having been awarded the prestigious CSIRO Sir Ian McLennan Impact from Science and Engineering Medal.

Study aims to track total nitrogen losses

Nov. 7, 2022 | 4 min read
A new national research project is investigating the dynamics of nitrogen (N) cycling and losses across a range of soil and environmental conditions within the Australian grains industry.

Yara to focus on nitrate fertilisers

Nov. 7, 2022 | 2 min read
Yara Crop Nutrition has announced it will focus on marketing its range of premium nitrate-based fertilisers in Australia following the divestment of its agricultural liquid fertilisers business in August.

InterGrain appoints CMO

Nov. 6, 2022 | 2 min read
InterGrain is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Kerr as chief marketing officer.

Riders cross border for WA trials tour

Nov. 6, 2022 | 3 min read
The lifting of covid restrictions in WA this year provided a boost for the annual Adama Australia 2-wheel motorbike crop trials tour held recently.

Nutrien grants help regional communities

Nov. 6, 2022 | 3 min read
Fifty-three important community projects across the length and breadth of remote, rural and regional Australia will share $250,000 in funding, thanks to the Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program.

Rural property prices buck wider trend

Nov. 5, 2022 | 3 min read
Elders Rural Property Update has been released, analysing the movement of rural property values for Quarter 2 of 2022 from April 1 to June 30.

Agricultural industry fatality rate sober reading

Nov. 5, 2022 | 3 min read
Australian industry recently observed National Safe Work Month. It was an opportunity for all workplaces to raise awareness and discuss issues relating to safety in the workplace – be that through injury or illness.

New CEO for Incitec Pivot Fertilisers

Nov. 5, 2022 | 2 min read
Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL) has announced the appointment of Christine Corbett as CEO-designate of the proposed standalone Incitec Pivot Fertilisers (IPF) business. Ms Corbett will lead the fertilisers business starting 9 January 2023 as part of IPL, and through the proposed structural separation.

CropLife names 2022–23 board

Nov. 5, 2022 | 2 min read
CropLife Australia – the national peak industry organisation for Australia’s plant science sector, has announced its leadership team for 2022–23 following its recent AGM.