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Agribusiness

Plant Science Industry welcomes continuation of Improved Access to Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals

May 13, 2021 | 2 min read

CropLife Australia welcomes the Morrison Government’s commitment to farming by extending the Improved Access to Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals program with a further $9 million over four years.

Rodent & vertebrate pest control

Research prompts increase to recommended mouse bait rates

May 11, 2021 | 3 min read

A new research investment by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), led by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has enabled evidence-based increases to zinc phosphide (ZnP) mouse baits that will help grain growers battling above-average mouse numbers in eastern Australia.

Agribusiness - Rural Business

GPA welcomes stronger biosecurity measures

May 4, 2021 | 2 min read

Australia’s peak national grain grower advocacy group has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement today of stronger measures to protect their industry from devastation, with a $371 million biosecurity package in the upcoming Budget. Grain Producers Australia Deputy Chair and Western Australian grain farmer, Barry Large, said the investment program was another positive step towards modernising national biosecurity with stronger preventative measures.

Product development & regulatory services

UWA researchers discover the cause of devastating crop disease

April 15, 2021 | 3 min read

Researchers at The University of Western Australia have identified the cause of the devastating faba bean gall disease for the first time, a disease that causes significant destruction of bean crops in Ethiopia and China.

Technology in agriculture

Proagrica Sirrus iOS app brings collaboration features

April 3, 2021 | 2 min read

Proagrica, the largest tech and data business serving the global ag market, has released a new version of the Sirrus app for iOS. The latest functionality allows agronomists and farmers to work together to plan and execute in-season work and interpret the outcomes to create an ongoing, living record.

Summer cropping

A genetic solution to ensure sorghum stands firm

March 31, 2021 | 3 min read

After decades of study, University of Queensland researchers have identified a genetic solution to the problem of sorghum lodging and falling down, which affects 10 per cent of sorghum crops each year.

Adjuvants & spray oils - Fencing, livestock handling & ID - Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides

Mix up your approach to fenceline weeds

March 9, 2021 | 2 min read

The recent discovery of multi-resistant capeweed along fencelines in Western Australia has put a fine point on the need for integrated weed management tactics to be applied to non-production areas on farms.

Seeds - Technology in agriculture - Winter cropping

NSW to ensure access to future GM Crop innovations

March 2, 2021 | 2 min read

Decision will encourage stronger research and innovation.

Agribusiness

Snapshot confirms agriculture’s ability to adapt and grow

Feb. 25, 2021 | 2 min read

A new ABARES report today confirms agriculture has been one of the Australian economy’s standout performers in recent decades.

Winter cropping

Record-breaking canola crop credited to science from CSIRO

Feb. 24, 2021 | 3 min read

Dual purpose crops reduce the need for additional off-farm feed to be purchased.

Rural Business

Australian agriculture looking to profitable year ahead – industry outlook

Jan. 29, 2021 | 5 min read

Australia’s agricultural sector is set to enjoy an overall profitable year ahead – underpinned by high commodity prices, positive seasonal conditions and low interest rates, and despite expected continuing trade tensions with China – according to a newly-released industry outlook.

Herbicide & fungicide resistance - Post-emergent herbicides - Winter cropping

Research highlights summer adaptation of annual ryegrass

Jan. 18, 2021 | 3 min read

Research is investigating whether ryegrass is adapting to Australia’s climatic conditions and becoming more productive in the warmer months.

Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides

Strategies to manage feathertop Rhodes grass

Jan. 6, 2021 | 4 min read

When it comes to managing feathertop Rhodes grass (FTR), the successful strategies being used by Queensland and northern New South Wales grain growers and farm advisers focus on stopping weed seed set.

Winter cropping

CSIRO DEVELOPS ‘GENE SANDWICH’ TO ENHANCE WHEAT RUST RESISTANCE

Jan. 5, 2021 | 3 min read

Australia is expecting a strong wheat crop this year, but that would be threatened if a large outbreak of wheat rust occurred. However, researchers at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, led an international effort to develop wheats with a stronger and potentially more durable level of resistance against rust diseases by “stacking” five resistance genes together.

Fertilisers

Global fertiliser price outlook positive news for Australian growers