Latest Crop Protection News

Elders Limited delivered a resilient FY25 performance with 12% EBIT growth and a strategic focus on diversification and leverage reduction. The company’s Fourth Eight Point Plan drives operational optimisation and expansion across agribusiness divisions.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited reports strong progress in advancing its Flavocide® and Qcide® insecticidal platforms, backed by US Department of Defense funding and key organic certification in the US.

Skin Elements Limited has completed a $2.5 million placement to fund the commercial rollout of its ECO Nurture bio-stimulant, targeting sustainable kiwifruit orchard protection in New Zealand.

DGL Group reported a modest revenue increase in FY25 but faced a sharp decline in profitability, compounded by an auditor’s disclaimer and ERP rollout delays impacting FY26 start.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited updates on its development of two novel insecticides, Flavocide and Qcide, highlighting regulatory progress, commercial partnerships, and a strong market outlook across multiple sectors.

Bio-Gene Technology reports significant progress in developing its bio-insecticides Flavocide and Qcide, including new efficacy data and organic certification, positioning the company for growth amid rising global demand for safer pest control.

Nufarm Limited has announced Rico Christensen as its new CEO, succeeding Greg Hunt in January 2026, marking a strategic leadership transition with a focus on operational excellence and growth.

Nufarm Limited reported a 3% revenue increase to $3.4 billion in FY2025, driven by strong crop protection growth, while restructuring in Seed Technologies led to a statutory loss of $165 million. The company forecasts earnings growth and leverage reduction in FY2026.

Nufarm’s FY25 results reveal robust growth in crop protection and a strategic reset in seed technologies, with a significant reduction in net debt setting the stage for a stronger FY26.

Nufarm Limited posted a $165.3 million statutory loss for FY25, driven by significant restructuring charges and omega-3 price declines, while announcing a CEO transition effective January 2026.

Nufarm Limited has announced Rico Christensen as its new CEO, effective January 2026, succeeding Greg Hunt who will stay on as advisor until mid-2026. Christensen brings three decades of global agricultural sector expertise and a strong operational focus.

Nufarm reported a mixed FY25 with strong crop protection profits offset by a statutory loss from seed restructuring, while targeting earnings growth and debt reduction in FY26.