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New animal health chief at Boehringer

May 4, 2023 | 2 min read
Boehringer Ingelheim has announced the appointment of Christoph Tautphaeus as head of animal health Australia and New Zealand, succeeding Daniel Watkins who has been promoted to vice president, pets in the United States.
Agribusiness - Fertilisers

New CBH WA liquid fertiliser plant opens

May 3, 2023 | 3 min read
CBH has unveiled its new state-of-the-art facilities at the Kwinana grain terminal, including a transfer pipeline, a storage warehouse and tanks and administration office.
Agsafe - Management

Safety critical in agricultural retail stores

May 3, 2023 | 3 min read
Agricultural retail stores play an important role in supplying the farming community with essential tools, equipment, and products. These stores cater to a wide range of customers, from farmers to hobbyists, and offer a variety of products including pesticides, fertilisers, and machinery.
Agribusiness

EU cuts MRLs on haloxyfop in canola

May 2, 2023 | 2 min read
Australian canola growers and farm advisors are notified that the European Union (EU) has announced it intends to reduce the maximum residue limit (MRL) for haloxyfop.
Agribusiness

Stripe rust a major threat this season

May 2, 2023 | 3 min read
Eastern Australian grain growers are well aware of the looming risk of stripe rust this season, with an inevitable green bridge and high occurrences from last year spurring the likelihood of significant early inoculum pressure.
Agribusiness

Cotton pick better than first thought

May 2, 2023 | 3 min read
Picking has begun in most of Australia’s cotton growing region with positive signs emerging that the flooding and farm damage late last year may not have been as devastating as first feared, aided by dryer and warmer conditions since Christmas.
Agribusiness

Changes to ADG Code impact trade

May 1, 2023 | 2 min read
A comprehensive regulatory review of the ADG Code is currently in progress, with some of the proposed changes likely to impact Agsafe members that transport Class 9 chemical products that are currently exempt from the ADG Code.
Grain protection

Grains bodies combine for efficiency

May 1, 2023 | 2 min read
Two of Australia’s key grains industry entities, Grains Australia, and the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) are joining forces to deliver more efficient and effective ‘industry good’ services for Australian grain growers.
Winter cropping

Setting up winter crops for success

April 30, 2023 | 2 min read
The latest edition of the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) ‘Winter Crop Variety Sowing Guide’ is now available for growers to use when making their key management decisions for the 2023 season.
Winter pastures & forage

Tramat a game changer for Vic dairy farmer

April 29, 2023 | 3 min read
Ryegrass pastures play an essential role in Stuart Crosthwaite’s dairy farming operations, but with weeds having a massive impact, his grass crops were suffering. However, that changed once he introduced Tramat from Bayer into his farming system.
Winter pastures & forage

Italian ryegrass: quick winter feed and high ROI

April 29, 2023 | 3 min read
Growers can get the most of their grazing and increase their return on investment by optimising sowing rates and sowing an Italian ryegrass instead of an annual ryegrass this autumn.
Winter pastures & forage

Australian pasture industry generates $3b

April 28, 2023 | 3 min read
The Australian pasture industry is bigger than ever. Much of this year-on-year growth is thanks to local and international companies investing in research and development for new varieties.
Winter cropping

Powerful tank mix for broadleaf weed control

April 28, 2023 | 3 min read
Herbicide tank mixes designed to boost control of treatments against weeds are becoming a stronger option for many growers to help manage difficult populations.
Winter pastures & forage

Ryegrasses continue to improve and adapt

April 27, 2023 | 4 min read
Short-term ryegrasses have been an important source of winter feed for farmers for many years, particularly in the coastal and southern regions of Australia. However, some agronomists believe ryegrass is under-utilised in other areas.
Winter cropping

Herbicide trials reveal solution for resistance

April 27, 2023 | 5 min read
The arrival last season of a new cereal pre-emergence and early post-emergence (EPE) herbicide offers growers a potential step-change in their early season weed control, as confirmed by independent trials last year.

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Inside this issue
Above average crops expected for cotton
SA swoops on first varroa outbreak
Tour reinforces universal agricultural challenges
Planting stronger trans-Tasman connection
7 Worlds Ag celebrates first year
WA lupins poised to go global
Management: Doing less not more-the key to boosting productivity
Insights: Specialty fertilisers and nutrition, Resistance management
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