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Rain in NSW buoys hopes for germination before June

Growers in the dry half of NSW are hoping for up to 30mm of rain in coming days to get their crops up and away in the ideal window…Read More

Liz Wells, May 21, 2025

Nufarm to review seed business as earnings drop 71pc

Nufarm has launched a strategic review of its Nuseed division, with the crop-protection company saying all options are on the table, including the possible sale of some or all of its platforms…Read More

Emma Alsop, May 21, 2025

New-crop forecasts roll out as crop goes in

Australia’s winter crop is around two thirds planted, and the south-eastern portion is waiting on rain into next week to germinate area in the optimum window…Read More

Liz Wells, May 21, 2025

Record SAF import prompts call for domestic support

Qantas, Sydney Airport and Ampol have marked Australia’s largest commercial import of SAF with nearly two million litres arriving earlier this month from Malaysia…Read More

Grain Central, May 19, 2025

NT cotton gains momentum after Larrimah irrigation approvals

Plans to expand irrigated cotton production in the NT have gained momentum, with Larrimah Farms securing approval for a water licence to extract 10,000ML a year. ..Read More

Emma Alsop, May 19, 2025

NZ baker wins 2025 LA Judge from field of six

NZ baker Delmari Janse van Rensburg has been named the 2025 LA Judge Award in Australia’s most prestigious competition for junior bakers. ..Read More

Grain Central, May 19, 2025

Cotton picking passes 70pc mark in Qld, NSW

ABOUT 80 percent of this season’s cotton crop has been picked, with industry body Cotton Australia pegging total production at over 5 million bales for 2024-25. Above-average yields and solid..Read More

Emma Alsop, May 15, 2025

GrainCorp HY25 earnings up 20pc on rosy northern season

GrainCorp has reported a 20pc rise in half-year earnings to $202M driven by strong crop volumes across Qld and northern NSW…Read More

Emma Alsop, May 15, 2025

More drops planned to alleviate SA fodder shortage

As Livestock SA looks to quantify the extent of the state’s drought-driven sell-down and fodder buy-in, charities are planning further hay drops from next month…Read More

Liz Wells, May 15, 2025

Laperouse gains malting barley accreditation

Grains Australia has accredited Laperouse as a malting barley variety to wind up stage two evaluations for 2024…Read More

Grain Central, May 16, 2025

GRDC warns growers of increased mouse activity

Concerning numbers of mice are being reported in parts of Qld, SA, and WA, and growers are asked to monitor numbers so populations can be managed in this peak sowing period. ..Read More

Grain Central, May 14, 2025

Fertiliser briefs: Wengfu Aus sells, Summit plans pipeline, CSBP update

Fertiglobe has acquired Wengfu Australia’s assets, Summit Fertilisers is progressing plans for a UAN pipeline, and CSBP has completed emissions-abatement upgrades…Read More

Emma Alsop, May 14, 2025

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