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On The Move

Maxcare’s new CSM

Sept. 4, 2022 | 1 min read
MaxCare is very excited to welcome Karen Wines to its team.
On The Move

S&W Seeds MD international

Sept. 4, 2022 | 1 min read
S&W Seed Company is pleased to announce that Cameron Henley has been appointed as managing director – international business.
Agribusiness

Nutrien joins AusAgritech as partner

Sept. 3, 2022 | 2 min read
Nutrien Ag Solutions and the Australian Agritech Association (AusAgritech) have announced Nutrien Ag Solutions’s membership of the Association as a corporate partner to further nurture the potential of the rapidly growing agritech sector and the emerging talent within it.
Transport

Dealing with transport incidents

Sept. 3, 2022 | 3 min read
It’s something we all want to avoid, but it’s something that occurs every day on our roads, and when you’re transporting dangerous goods or hazardous chemicals, the consequences of an incident on the road can be dire.
On The Move

Koch expands its Vic team

Sept. 3, 2022 | 2 min read
Koch Fertiliser Australia (KFAus) is excited to announce a new commercial team member to grow and better support its Victorian footprint in line with the company’s core vision to better align with customers’ requirements.
Agribusiness

Incitec Pivot buys Yara Nipro liquids

Sept. 2, 2022 | 2 min read
Incitec Pivot Fertilisers (IPF) has announced it has reached an agreement with Yara Australia to acquire the Yara Nipro liquid fertiliser business in Australia. The acquisition worth around $20 million is subject to ACCC clearance.
Agribusiness

New biocontrol agent fights fleabane threat

Sept. 2, 2022 | 3 min read
The fungus only infects flaxleaf fleabane, while all non-target plant species tested were resistant to it.
Biologicals

NEW BIOCONTROL PIPELINE OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO REDUCE NATIONAL WEED BILL

Sept. 1, 2022 | 3 min read
Weeds are estimated to cost Australia $5 billion every year and a new strategy has identified biocontrol as a cost-effective and sustainable way to control widespread established weeds.
Fungicides

Unique fungicide for downy mildew in grapes

Aug. 31, 2022 | 4 min read
Widespread testing for downy mildew resistance to fungicides in grapevines has revealed varying levels of sensitivity in different regions, dialling up the pressure on existing disease management programs and highlighting the need for new fungicides.
Fungicides - Herbicide & fungicide resistance

New fungicides help manage resistance

Aug. 28, 2022 | 4 min read
New crop fungicide releases are becoming key additions to growers’ disease management programs – helping to improve disease control, expand their spray options and assist fungicide resistance management, as well as extend crop greening benefits.
Fencing, livestock handling & ID

Datamars Tru-Test WOW relaunched

Aug. 26, 2022 | 3 min read
Agricultural technology company, Datamars Livestock, has evolved and relaunched its Tru-Test in-paddock Walk Over Weighing (WOW) cattle weighing product line.
Rural Business

FMC leading the way with local innovation

Aug. 22, 2022 | 4 min read
Local investment and continuous innovation backed by global strength has chemical company, FMC, leading the way with agricultural solutions for Australian growers.
Winter cropping

How to beat barley grass in two years

Aug. 18, 2022 | 4 min read
Barley grass often slips under the radar and pales in significance to annual ryegrass. But it is ranked in the top ten weeds in Australian grain crops and considered the seventh most costly weed to control for growers in the Victorian Mallee and Mid-North, Lower Yorke and Eyre Peninsula of South Australia.
Water supply & irrigation

Water industry front of mind for ag sector

Aug. 12, 2022 | 3 min read
Darling Irrigation, as part of the AGnVET group, is involved in all areas of design, supply and construction of pressurised irrigation systems in eastern Australia.
Water supply & irrigation

Irrigation innovations a Netafim strength

Aug. 12, 2022 | 2 min read
While today’s global conditions continue to pressure supply chains and cause consolidation of various agribusinesses, the world’s largest irrigation company remains steadfast on its commitment of generating smart irrigation solutions for growers, further underlined recently by new product innovations.

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