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Newman retains seat on CBH board

Newman retains seat on CBH board

IT was a tempestuous campaign but CBH chairman Wally Newman has retained his seat on the board following company elections.

Hardy crops take out awards

Hardy crops take out awards

It has been a year where only the toughest of cotton crops survived, which has made the efforts of the FastStart award winners more special.

Corteva to dump chlorpyrifos products

Corteva to dump chlorpyrifos products

Corteva will stop making popular broad spectrum chlorpyrifos-based herbicides such as Lorsban, citing decreasing grower demand.

Grains industry news in brief 23.2.20

Grains industry news in brief 23.2.20

A poor year in Canada, pulses galore in India and a new acquisition for growing agribusiness S&W.

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Growing season comes to an abrupt conclusion

Growing season comes to an abrupt conclusion

It's been another difficult year for grain farmers with substantially below-average winter rainfall followed by a hot, dry spring.

US corn update has many observers baffled

US corn update has many observers baffled

The United States Department of Agriculture shocked almost everyone when they barely reduced corn planted hectares despite the slowest planting pace on record.

Crops thirsty for more rain

Crops thirsty for more rain

As the old crop stocks dwindle and the new crop market continually moves with the weather forecast, there has been heightened levels of volatility.

US corn update has many observers baffled

US corn update has many observers baffled

The United States Department of Agriculture shocked almost everyone when they barely reduced corn planted hectares despite the slowest planting pace on record.

Grain prices steady as buyers wait for harvest

Grain prices steady as buyers wait for harvest

East coast wheat prices steadied in recent days following the sharp rally in the past month as buyers anxiously wait for new crop supplies.

Sorghum crop looks to turn back the clock

Sorghum crop looks to turn back the clock

Local wheat markets have been flat to firm as September rolls on with little meaningful rainfall to speak of.

Crops thirsty for more rain

Crops thirsty for more rain

As the old crop stocks dwindle and the new crop market continually moves with the weather forecast, there has been heightened levels of volatility.

Grain prices steady as buyers wait for harvest

Grain prices steady as buyers wait for harvest

East coast wheat prices steadied in recent days following the sharp rally in the past month as buyers anxiously wait for new crop supplies.

Sorghum crop looks to turn back the clock

Sorghum crop looks to turn back the clock

Local wheat markets have been flat to firm as September rolls on with little meaningful rainfall to speak of.

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Hardy crops take out awards

Hardy crops take out awards

It has been a year where only the toughest of cotton crops survived, which has made the efforts of the FastStart award winners more special.

Optimism for US-China deal | Global Perspective

Optimism for US-China deal | Global Perspective

China is set to hike purchases of American products - including agri goods - while American intellectual property will see increased protection.

Is anti-cotton sentiment drying up?

Is anti-cotton sentiment drying up?

Anti-cotton sentiment appears to be waning as the drought rages on, reports Paul Myers.

Cotton sector faces long road back

Cotton sector faces long road back

The Australian cotton sector is on track for its lowest production in a decade and analysts warn it will be a slow recovery process.

Cotton production to slump to smallest in a decade

Cotton production to slump to smallest in a decade

The drought has bitten the cotton industry hard, with total production set to drop to its smallest level in a decade.

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Citrus Outlook Forum set for March

Citrus Outlook Forum set for March

The citrus industry will head to Melbourne in March for its Market Outlook Forum

Dried fruit growers pitch in for fire victims

Dried fruit growers pitch in for fire victims

Dried grape growers have committed to donating cash to help farmers affected by bushfires.

Devastating pest hits the mainland

Devastating pest hits the mainland

Fall army worm has been officially detected on the Australian mainland.

Industry anticipates return of EGVID in May

Industry anticipates return of EGVID in May

The East Gippsland Vegetable Innovation Days are back this year.

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Big data market might be maturing

Big data market might be maturing

Proagrica brings Flurosat into the fold, is this a sign the market has realised farmers want a one stop shop?

Norwegian farm app gets tree crop specific

Norwegian farm app gets tree crop specific

Norwegian farm management app, Farmable, has arrived down under.

Condor IV retires

Condor IV retires

Agrifac have produced the last of the Condor IV range and are ready to move to the next generation

Holden brand gone by 2021

The Holden car brand will be 'retired' in Australia and New Zealand.

Norwegian farm app gets tree crop specific

Norwegian farm app gets tree crop specific

Norwegian farm management app, Farmable, has arrived down under.

Harvesting data to predict yield

Harvesting data to predict yield

The Graincast app harnesses CSIRO super computers to predict moisture and yield

Release the robots

Release the robots

Agerris are set to release the Digital Farmhand, a farmbot capable of monitoring plants and weeding paddocks.

Polaris to pull the pin on quads this year

Polaris to pull the pin on quads this year

Polaris has announced it will stop selling quad bikes in Australia in less than eight months and is already running down stock.

No paddock left behind

No paddock left behind

EvokeAg: If agtech is to thrive, the industry needs connection

Harvesting data to predict yield

Harvesting data to predict yield

The Graincast app harnesses CSIRO super computers to predict moisture and yield

Holden brand gone by 2021

The Holden car brand will be 'retired' in Australia and New Zealand.

Polaris to pull the pin on quads this year

Polaris to pull the pin on quads this year

Polaris has announced it will stop selling quad bikes in Australia in less than eight months and is already running down stock.

Condor IV retires

Condor IV retires

Agrifac have produced the last of the Condor IV range and are ready to move to the next generation

No paddock left behind

No paddock left behind

EvokeAg: If agtech is to thrive, the industry needs connection

Dismal January for machinery sales

Dismal January for machinery sales

Tractor and Machinery Association's January sales report.

WA importer puts focus on farm safety

WA importer puts focus on farm safety

Drought and fires haven't stopped a Western Australian-based company from expanding its business in the Eastern State

Release the robots

Release the robots

Agerris are set to release the Digital Farmhand, a farmbot capable of monitoring plants and weeding paddocks.