Rural Business Magazine- The Trade Magazine for Rural Merchandise

03/07/2024

🚜🌾 Has northern Australia lost some key herbicides? 🌾🚜 Resistance to glyphosate, paraquat, and 2,4-D is rising, posing a threat to profitability for farmers in the region. Discover the latest findings and strategies to combat this challenge. 🌱💪 🌾🧑‍🌾

Some w**ds have thrived in minimum-tillage farming systems, and resistance to mainstay herbicides is a considerable threat to profitability.

03/07/2024

Dealing with dry soil? 🌞 Grain growers in southern and western regions are facing challenges with pre-emergent herbicide applications this season. Learn how to manage w**d control and crop safety in these tough conditions. 🌱💧 🚜🌾

Soil moisture is sadly lacking in many grain-growing areas this season, particularly in the southern and western regions of the country.

01/07/2024

🌿🔬 BASF introduces biomass-balanced ammonia and urea products, cutting carbon footprint by 80%! ⚗️
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With its first biomass-balanced (BMB) ammonia and urea products, BASF now offers BMB options within its ammonia value chain.

30/06/2024

🌿🐑 New project supports woolgrowers with nature-positive wool production, ensuring consistency and environmental performance! 🌏 🐑 🌿 🧶 📊 🚜

With consumer demand for nature-positive wool outstripping supply, a new project is underway to provide consistency and certainty for woolgrowers around measuring and reporting on environmental performance.

30/06/2024

👨‍💼📈 Datamars appoints Brian Walker as national sales manager, bringing strong agribusiness expertise! 🌾 🐄 📈 🌿 🚜 🥩

Datamars has appointed Brian Walker as national sales manager

29/06/2024

♻️🚜 Agsafe's drumMUSTER program ensures responsible disposal of agricultural chemical containers across Australia, staying strong and accessible! 🌾🌏 ♻️ 🌿 🚜 🌏 ♻️ 🇦🇺

Agsafe’s drumMUSTER program, a cornerstone in the effort to ensure the responsible disposal of agricultural chemical containers in Australia, remains robust and accessible nationwide.

24/06/2024

🥛🌾 Dairy confidence at a decade high! Improved weather, strong milk prices, and stable costs boost Australian farmers' outlook. 📈🐄

Farmer confidence in the Australian dairy industry is currently in its most stable period in a decade.

23/06/2024

🚜🌾 Exciting news! AEGIC's new NFACR investment boosts Aussie barley in China, supporting malt and brewing industries. Strengthening ties and growing exports! 🍺🌏
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New investment from the Australian Government through the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR) will allow the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) to continue building Chinese relationships to support enhanced use of Australian barley for the malting and brewing in...

23/06/2024

🔍 The is reviewing its cost recovery structure! Key stakeholders discuss fees and levies to ensure effective operations. 🚜🔬

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has met with key stakeholders to discuss the upcoming review of its cost recovery structure, including our fees and levies.

23/06/2024

🚨 raises concerns over Louis Dreyfus Company’s bid to acquire Namoi Cotton! Potential competition issues in WA & NT cotton markets. 🌾🧵 🚜🌏

The ACCC has published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns with Louis Dreyfus Company’s (LDC) proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton Ltd.

21/06/2024

"🌿🤝 Hort Connections brought together the best and brightest in the horticulture industry! Dive into our photo album to relive the networking, learning, and fun we had with our fantastic community. Let's celebrate the passion and innovation driving our industry forward! 📷💚"
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21/06/2024

Hort Connections 2024 in Melbourne was a major success! 🌿🎉 Positive vibes, amazing exhibits, and industry leaders like Bayer, Corteva, Syngenta, Vicchem, Sumitomo Chemicals, and UPL shined. More in Rural Business July edition.

Hort Connections 2024 has been given a big tick of approval by organisers and visitors to this years annual event, held in Melbourne during June.

19/06/2024

Elders is proud to sponsor the World Potato Congress in Adelaide! Join us June 23-26 for innovation, knowledge, and sustainable practices in the potato industry. 🌱🥔

As a leading supplier of certified seed potatoes to commercial growers, Elders has proudly announced they are the major sponsor for the upcoming World Potato Congress, to be held in Adelaide June 23 -26.

16/06/2024

🌱🚜 Nutrien Ag Solutions is helping Australian farmers understand and manage their emissions with their new Farm Emissions Profile service. Discover how they're leading the way in sustainable farming! 🌍✨ 🌾🌱🚜📊

As the focus on sustainability continues to escalate, Australian agribusiness Nutrien Ag Solutions is helping farmers understand their emissions and on-farm opportunities.

13/06/2024

🍇🛡️ Biting into the mealybug malaise in wineries! 🍷🌿

Completing an extensive study of mealybugs on two Margaret River wineries and integrating the research findings into practical advice for growers is all part of the job for Scott Paton from Nutrien Ag Solutions in Perth, WA.

12/06/2024

🌱 Tripod Farmers Joins Hort Connections Tour! 🌱🚜

Established in 1990, Tripod Farmers has grown into a 400-hectare operation led by the Candeloro family. Specializing in leafy greens like spinach and salad mixes, they ensure top-notch quality and sustainability with innovative practices. 🌿🌍
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Tripod Farmers was established in 1990 at Bacchus Marsh, northwest of Melbourne. Today the business has grown to almost 400 ha over two locations but remains 100 per cent Australian owned and family run by the third generation of the Candeloro family and their sons Joseph, Frankie and Joseph Jnr R...

10/06/2024

🌪️ Mango Growers Fight for Support! 🌪️
Mango growers on the Atherton Tablelands struggle with the devastating aftermath of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, which hit in December 2023. Facing millions in losses and inadequate disaster recovery support, they call for urgent and fair assistance. 🍃

Mango growers on the Atherton Tablelands have been facing severe challenges due to the catastrophic effects of Ex Tropical Cyclone Jasper, which occurred in December 2023.

08/06/2024

🌱 GRDC Mung Beans Trial! 🌱
A $3.6 million project aims to empower growers with the skills and knowledge to successfully cultivate mung beans across Queensland and New South Wales, boosting farm profitability and crop diversity. 🌾 🌿💧

A $3.6 million project designed to equip growers with the tools, tactics and confidence to successfully grow mungbeans is being launched across Queensland and New South Wales.

06/06/2024

🌱👩‍💼 New Role at ASF! 👩‍💼🌱
The Australian Seed Federation welcomes Prudence Baker as the new public affairs officer, bringing fresh energy and expertise to the Canberra office! 🌟🌾 🚜🌱

The Australian Seed Federation recently appointed Prudence Baker to the newly created role of public affairs officer in their Canberra office.

03/06/2024

🌿👨‍🌾 VICCHEM Appoints Angus Roney! 👨‍🌾🌿
With a strong background in horticulture and crop science, Angus Roney joins VICCHEM to enhance product innovation and customer relations in Victoria and Tasmania! 🌾🌟 🚜🌱

With a solid foundation in horticulture and crop science, including a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from the University of Melbourne, Angus Roney brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role at VICCHEM.

02/06/2024

🌾👩‍🌾 Elders Fast-Tracks Agronomy Team! 👨‍🌾🌾
Elders welcomes 11 new graduate agronomists for an intensive induction in Adelaide, gearing them up to provide top-notch agronomic advice across Australia! 🌱🌟 🚜🌿

Elders has welcomed 11 new graduate agronomists who came together in Adelaide recently for a three-day induction program.

29/05/2024

🛡️🚚 Transport Dangerous Goods with Confidence! 🚚🛡️
Learn safe handling and transport of agricultural chemicals with Agsafe’s new webinar. Equip yourself with essential knowledge and skills! 🌾🔧 🚜🌱

Agricultural chemicals are crucial tools as part of modern and sustainable farming practices. Safe handling and transportation of these chemicals is paramount to maintaining long-term access to these technologies, which is why it’s so important to understand how they are regulated across Australia...

28/05/2024

📅🌾 June 28 is D-Day for Farm Management Deposits! 🌾📅

NAB urges primary producers to mark June 28 for managing their Farm Management Deposits (FMDs) this tax year. FMDs help farmers set aside pre-tax income in prosperous years for use during tough times. With a 27% growth in FMD volumes in 2023, NAB has introduced a digital rollover feature for easy online management. Start your tax planning early and consult your advisors! 🗓️👩‍💼👨‍💼

NAB is encouraging primary producers to mark 28 June as a critical date if they’re considering, or already using, farm management deposits (FMDs) as part of their tax planning this financial year.

28/05/2024

🌾 Attention crop farmers! Have you completed your survey? Southern Cross University is seeking 500 farmers for a short online survey on regenerative agriculture, with 75 to be selected for a three-year monitoring project. Your input is crucial for understanding and improving regenerative practices in grain production. Take the survey today! Link in article.

Five hundred crop farmers nationally are wanted for a short online survey – and 75 of those will be selected for a broader, three-year farm monitoring project.

22/05/2024

🌾🧠 Farming in Australia is a fulfilling way of life, but it can also be physically and mentally challenging. Who do farmers turn to when stress levels rise? UniSA is conducting a study to understand what mental health support farmers need. Have your say and help shape the future of farmer mental health services! 🚜💚

For most, farming in Australia is a great way of life but at times it can be physically and psychologically tough. So, when things get overly stressful, who do farmers turn to for support?

19/05/2024

🚜🌿 The APVMA has finalized its decision on malathion (maldison). Changes include renaming to 'malathion', banning use for mosquito larvae control, and updating safety instructions. A two-year phase-out period will allow transition to new labels. Ensure compliance for continued use! 🌾🛡️

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published its final regulatory decision for the reconsideration of malathion (also known as maldison), an insecticide used for the control of pests in various broadacre and horticultural crops, vegetables and ornamental plants,...

19/05/2024

🐝 Throwback for World Bee Day! 🐝

In honor of World Bee Day tomorrow, let's revisit our article from November 2023. Discover the vital role of diverse pollinators in Australian agriculture, not just honeybees! 🌸🍃

As part of its Australian Pollinator Week participation, CropLife Australia and its members decided their best course of action would be to showcase the extent of pollinators who work hard for agriculture and the environment.

15/05/2024

Dr. Hannah Robinson's Industry Fellowship at The University of Queensland and InterGrain has turbocharged research translation into commercial breeding for better cereal crops 🌾. Through collaborations and data analysis, she's fast-tracking solutions like disease-resistant wheat and adaptive barley varieties 🌱. This successful model is paving the way for future plant breeders and advancing Australian agriculture 🚜.

Dr Hannah Robinson’s two-year Industry Fellowship at The University of Queensland and cereal breeder InterGrain has helped speed up the translation of research into commercial breeding to develop improved cereal crop varieties.

15/05/2024

🌾📢 Exciting News! The May issue of Rural Business Magazine is out now! Discover the latest insights, trends, and innovations in agriculture.

https://www.rbmagazine.com.au/

14/05/2024

🌾 Unlock the full potential of your crops with OmniRHR and Bacstim Seed! Enhance germination, root hydration, nutrient uptake, and stress resistance for uniform crops, higher yields, and greater sustainability. Invest in the future of your agricultural business today! 🌱

In the world of agriculture, every advantage counts. Maximising crop yield and uniformity while conserving resources and promoting sustainability is the holy grail for farmers worldwide.