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Best-in-class value for effective mildew control

Aug. 8, 2022 | 3 min read
Revus fungicide has been used by viticulturalists for over ten years to control downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola). In that time, it has been the go-to fungicide for reasons beyond exceptional efficacy, says Syngenta viticulture product lead Scott Mathew.
Rural Business

Young people unite to feed Australia

Aug. 7, 2022 | 3 min read
As Australia grapples with a national labour shortage, young school leavers have been helping keep the agriculture supply chain afloat through a national agriculture gap year program.
Rural Business

Building sustainable horticultural farms

Aug. 7, 2022 | 3 min read
Helping farmers, owners and shareholders to build more sustainable horticultural businesses lies at the heart of Chris McClarron’s work at Thomas Elder Consulting – and the first step to sustainability is revealed in the data.
Management

How remote learning can help you sell better

Aug. 7, 2022 | 3 min read
Some people will know me from my time consulting and conducting market research in the ag market over the last 25+ years, writes Will Paterson*.
Fungicides

Fungicide brings new hope to vegie growers

Aug. 7, 2022 | 5 min read
Growers of fruiting vegetables, cucurbits, root vegetables, celery and peanuts will welcome a new fungicide for controlling powdery mildew and leaf spot diseases this year.
Rural Business

Pursehouse Rural celebrates 60 years

Aug. 6, 2022 | 5 min read
This year, Pursehouse Rural is celebrating 60 years in the agricultural distribution industry, writes Andrew Maughan*. Significantly, the business is still strongly influenced by the Pursehouse family, with two generations of the family in senior executive roles within the business today.
Rural Business

Azelis establishes Australian presence

Aug. 6, 2022 | 3 min read
Azelis, a life sciences company with a global footprint has recently established a presence in Australia.
Rural Business

Transparency focus of sustainable cotton

Aug. 6, 2022 | 2 min read
The Australian cotton industry has underlined its commitment to transparency and accountability by unveiling for the first time an innovative sustainability ‘Data Pack’ to support its latest cotton sustainability report.
Rural Business

It starts with CRT…

Aug. 5, 2022 | 2 min read
The agriculture industry has experienced significant change since the first CRT meeting was held at the Canobolas Hotel, Orange in 1970, writes Greg O’Neil*.
Rural Business

Working together after COVID…

Aug. 5, 2022 | 2 min read
While working from home is considered the ‘new normal’ for many, face-to-face contact is still crucial for relationship building, providing the ideal forum for exchanging ideas, and developing strategies.
On The Move

Seed Force commercial manager (WA)

Aug. 4, 2022 | 2 min read
Seed Force General Manager, Dale Skepper is pleased to announce that David Peake has joined their team in the role of broadacre commercial manager based in Perth.
On The Move

OCP territory sales manager

Aug. 4, 2022 | 1 min read
Neil Hinchey has recently taken up the role of OCP territory sales manager and will be putting his passion and extensive knowledge of IPM and crop nutrition to work straight away.
Agsafe

Agsafe to assist flood clean-up

Aug. 3, 2022 | 2 min read
To assist farmers and other agricultural and veterinary chemical users in the Queensland and New South Wales regions that have been impacted by the recent floods, Agsafe, in collaboration with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Queensland Department of Environment has organised a ChemClear run to collect damaged or affected chemicals in these regions.
On The Move

Grochem gears up for growth

Aug. 3, 2022 | 2 min read
Leading horticultural supplier, Grochem Australia, has positioned its business for further growth, following the appointment of Orville Hildebrand and Linda Simsek to new roles.
On The Move

New Sumitomo appointment

Aug. 3, 2022 | 1 min read
Sumitomo Chemical Australia continues to bolster its experienced sales team with the addition of Ardina Jackson in the role of regional sales manager for north western NSW and south western QLD.

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