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Bayer seeks APVMA approval of novel knockdown herbicide

Bayer Australia has applied to the APVMA for approval of the knockdown herbicide icafolin‑methyl for broadacre use, and could be launching it as early as 2028. ..Read More

Grain Central, August 3, 2026

Aus Oilseed Holdings sells oilseed crush assets for $1

A peppercorn payment looks to have secured the ownership of Australian Oilseeds Holdings, which includes a majority stake in the Cootamundra Oilseeds crushing plant…Read More

Emma Alsop, August 3, 2026

Audit finds DAFF unable to cost alignment on biosecurity charges

A performance audit shows DAFF was unable to demonstrate many of the biosecurity fees and charges itimposes on industry reflect the minimum efficient cost of delivery…Read More

James Nason, August 3, 2026

Winter-crop outlook takes positive turn despite El Niño: Rabo

Rabobank says Australia’s winter-crop outlook has turned around in recent weeks, with timely rain and improved soil-moisture levels across several key grain-growing regions lifting production prospects…Read More

Grain Central, August 3, 2026

WMI report shows growers using alternative tactics on weeds

A WMI report shows growers are adopting alternative weed-management tactics to counter rising input costs such as fuel, fertiliser and herbicide…Read More

Grain Central, August 3, 2026

Ardmore Mine goes bulk amid phosphate availability concerns

Under new ownership, the Ardmore Phosphate Mine is ramping up production and switching from containerised to bulk out-turn for domestic and export use…Read More

Emma Alsop, July 31, 2026

National Wheat Variety Master List adds 9, drops 11

Grains Australia’s 2026-2027 Wheat Variety Master List comes into effect tomorrow, and one feed, two ANW and six Hard varieties are the newcomers. ..Read More

Grain Central, July 31, 2026

AvonPack to bring grain marketplace to WA

A new grain-packing facility is bringing an east coast-style model to WA, and aims to create greater price competition for growers without sacrificing supply chain efficiency…Read More

Emma Alsop, July 30, 2026

NSW research looks into carinata’s potential for SAF

NSW DPIRD researchers are unlocking the potential of carinata to power the future of the global aviation industry…Read More

Grain Central, July 30, 2026

AGIC hears of industry pushback to phosphine changes + PICS

AGIC 2026 heard the Australian grains industry is uniting to contest incoming limitations of a key fumigant, and Minister Julie Collins used the event to launch GSMAS…Read More

Liz Wells, July 29, 2026

Forum chews over China’s rejections of mungbeans

Access to China, the Paul McIntosh Research Investment Fund, and the latest on pests and diseases ranked high on the agenda at last week’s Australian Mungbean Association forum…Read More

Emma Alsop, July 29, 2026

Briefs: Octopusbot raises capital, GRDC invests in Moa

Crop forecaster Octopusbot has raised its first round of capital, and GRDC’s GrainInnovate has invested in Moa Technology as it searches for novel mode of action herbicides…Read More

Grain Central, July 28, 2026

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