News Archive

	Sam Howard - Managing Director, Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd	28/08/2007
	The Bayer CropScience team is mourning the sudden passing of Managing Director, Sam Howard, on Friday 24 August 2007, following a battle with cancer.

	Bayer CropScience sponsors team in Variety Bash	14/08/2007
	Thanks to sponsorship from Bayer CropScience, macadamia grower Bill Moore and his travelling companions have joined the 23rd Annual Variety Bash which is currently making tracks in somewhat eclectic style through the towns of outback Australia.

	Confidor Stress Shield - Giving your plants the strength to grow in all conditions	14/06/2007
	Australian farmers are set to benefit after scientists at Bayer CropScience made a chance discovery of biotic stress shield properties in its products Confidor and Confidor Guard insecticides

	Bayer CropScience Launches its latest Australian Evolution Cheetah Gold	13/06/2007
	The new herbicide from Bayer CropScience Cheetah Gold is set to take on some of Australia's most troublesome grass weeds and win.

	Confidor Guard - A Big Boost of Confidence for Banana Growers	12/06/2007
	An experienced research and development team from Bayer CropScience, in conjunction with equipment specialists NJ Phillips, this week launched Confidor Guard insecticide to Australian banana growers.

	Seedtech Review Completed.	27/10/2006
	As part of our global strategy, the future growth in Seed treatments will play an increasingly important ro9le in the success of Bayer CropScience.

	New Bayer CropScience Material Safety Data Sheet and Label CD-ROM.	09/10/2006
	New Bayer CropScience Material Safety Data Sheet and Label CD-ROM.

	Innovative Farming Conference 4-6 October 2006.	20/09/2006
	Bayer CropScience are proud sponsors of the 2006 Innovative Farming Conference which will be held in Melbourne. This years conference will discuss and debate globalisation the impact on exporters and local suppliers.

	Regulator Approves Liberty Link Cotton.	08/08/2006
	The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has today approved Bayer CropSciences Liberty Link cotton for commercial release in all cotton growing areas of Australia. Liberty Link cotton has been genetically modified (GM) to be tolerant to the broad-spectrum Liberty Herbicide, for which approval is expected in the next few weeks.

	Bayer employees donate to Cyclone Larry.	04/05/2006
	Bayer Australia employees donate more than $2800 to the Premier's Disaster Relief Fund. Cheque presented to Liddy Clark MP, Member for Clayfield.

	With crude oil now US$75 barrel, legumes set to fuel industry sustainablity and alternative energy revolution.	25/04/2006
	Research shows the humble legume could lead the way to future industry sustainability, with oils extracted from soybeans and peanuts shown to be a valuable source for biodiesel production.

	Liberty Link Cotton.	07/02/2006
	The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator, OGTR has issued an early bird notification on our Liberty Link cotton application for commercial release.

	Horizons Winners - Quarter 4.	19/12/2005
	The Bayer CropScience Horizon Program is recognised as the premium ariculture industry award designed to acknowledge Bayer CropScience resellers who perform beyond expectations.

	Horizons Winners - Quarter 3.	03/11/2005
	The Bayer CropScience Horizon Program is recognised as the premium ariculture industry award designed to acknowledge Bayer CropScience resellers who perform beyond expectations.

	Bayer CropScience launches New Zealand Website.	01/11/2005
	Bayer CropScience customers and clients now have easier access to important product information with the launch this week of the bayer CropScience New Zealand website.

	Australian delegates for global sustainable development.	19/08/2005
	The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Bayer Australia, today released the names of the four Australian delegates to attend Eco-Minds - the first Asia Pacific youth forum of its kind, to be held in the Philippines next month.

	Traces of approved GM material confirmed in canola grain.	14/07/2005
	Bayer CropScience has confirmed that routine testing by the ABB Grain Ltd has identified trace levels of approved GM material in a small consignment of canola from Victoria.

	Horizons Winners - Quarter 2.	10/07/2005
	The bayer CropScience Horizon Program is recognised as the premium agriculture award designed to acknowledge Bayer CropScience resellers who perform beyond expectations.

	Bayer CropScience Horizon Program.	30/06/2005
	The Bayer CropScience Horizon Program is recognised as the premium agriculture industry award designed to acknowledge bayer CropScience resellers who perform beyond expectations.

	Australian students called to meet global ECO challenge.	21/06/2005
	As part of a global partnership between Bayer and the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), Eco-Minds provides students with the chance to join the race to identify creative and practical solutions for global sustainable development issues.

	Australian Cotton Grower of the year.	14/06/2005
	One again Bayer CropScience is proud to be the sponsor of the Australian Cotton Grower of the year.

	Bayer applies to OGTR for New GM Brassica Trials.	05/01/2005
	Bayer has applied to the OGTR for approval to carry out research and innovation trials with a genetically modifed (GM) herbicide tolerant hybrid Brassica juncea.

	GM Canola trials no cause for concern.	24/11/2004
	Bayer CropScience's GM canola research and innovation trials in South Australia and Victoria are small scale and subject to strict regulatory conditions to ensure they present no risk to markets or trade or neighbouring farms.

	Bayer applies for new GM Cotton Release.	24/11/2004
	Bayer has applied to the OGTR for the commercial release of a new herbicide tolerant cotton.

	Multi-million dollar investment by Bayer CropScience in WA grain industry	12/11/2004
	Bayer CropScience today launched its new Seedtech™ System - three state of the art mobile seed treatment and grading machines - unique to Australia.

	Pinkenba Production Plant	20/08/2004
	Learn more about Bayer CropScience's main production and distribution plant, Pinkenba.

	Gent, Belgium: BioScience Centre Launched at Science Forum.	17/08/2004
	The Belgian city of Gent was host to Bayer CropScience's second Science Forum in September, and is home to our newest BioScience research facility.

	Bayer New Zealand Renews Support for Bird Recovery Center.	08/08/2004
	The Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centercan look forward to another three years of support from Bayer New Zealand following recent renewal of a NZ $24,000 (ca €13,000) sponsorship agreement.

	Bayer CropScience at the Healthy River Conference.	08/08/2004
	Bayer CropScience reinforces its own committment to environmental best practise and the Australian Agricultural industry.

	Fungicides: Back to Basics	20/07/2004
	Cereal Fungicide expert, Nick Poole, got back to basics with Bayer CropScience staff and key distribution agronomists at a series of workshops in Narribri, Melbourne and Perth.

	Landmark Votes Bayer Crop Science Number One!	13/07/2004
	Bayer CropScience was voted the overall national preferred agricultural chemical supplier by Landmark members.

	EUREPGAP Initiative	12/07/2004
	In March, Bayer CropScience invited key horticulture exporters to a seminar on European Trends in the food retail system and the impacts for Australian growers and exporters.

	Bayer CropScience proudly supports the 2004 Nuffield Conference.	05/07/2004
	2004 Nuffeild Conference will 'walk the talk' Canberra, October 7 2004.

	Industry continues to reduce environmental footprint.	02/07/2004
	The crop production and animal health industry has decreased its environmental footprint at the point of manufacturing between 2001 and 2003. The industry's consumption of energy has decreased by 39% and water use has decreased by 17%.

	WA Farmers Reap benefits of Seed Treatment machine.	29/06/2004
	WIth the design and production of an innovative mobile seed treatment machine and an exclusive pilot partnership with Elders in Western Australia, Bayer CropScience's commitment to the Australian seed treatement industry is clear.

	Bayer Environmental Science on-par.	29/06/2004
	Two Bayer Environmental Science Representatives recently travelled to America to learn about the US turf industry.

	Endosulfan review: draft final report.	24/06/2004
	The APVMA have announced that they have completed the assessment of data submitted to the review of andosulfan, and a draft final report has been issued for public comment.

	Bayer and UNEP establish global partnership for youth environmental projects.	24/06/2004
	Australian youth to benefit from world-wide access to education and resources for a sustainable future.

	Bayer CropScience's Contribution to Sustainable Agriculture.	24/06/2004
	Bayer CropScience's new global publication entitled 'Our Contribution to Sustainable Agriculture' has recently been released. The publication demonstrates the actions Bayer CropScience is taking to substantiate it's commitments to sustainability.

	The Key to Horizon Success.	16/06/2004
	Recognising the need for products early, innovative ideas and close relationships with customers are the keys to success, say the 2003 Horizon award winners.

	'Mitey' incentive program.	16/06/2004
	Sherry's termite protection and Bayer Environmental Science have an incentive program for Kordon installers within Sherry's staff.

	Winners Announced - Bayer CropScience Ryobi Cordless Drill Competition.	31/05/2004
	The winners of the Bayer CropScience Ryobi Cordless Drill Competition have been announced.

	New Bayer CropScience Global Website.	12/05/2004
	Bayer CropScience's new global website is now online.

	Bayer forestry conference gets ball rolling	29/08/2003
	Focus on insecticide that will revolutionise the eucalyptus plantation industry

	Women in the workplace	27/08/2003
	Bayer CropScience submits the EOWA report.

	Bayer CropScience in partnership with e-hub supplier.	26/08/2003
	First 4 Farmers e-hub helping to fulfil Australia's agribusiness demand for an electronic business process network.

	Bayer CropScience supports ChemCert Workshop.	26/08/2003
	The importance of water quality in spray solutions highlighted.

	Club Chipco update.	26/08/2003
	Incentive program targets loyal customers.

	Scotts buys Yates Consumer Lawn and Garden business.	26/08/2003
	The Board of Yates Ltd have announced that they have agreed to the sale of Yates Consumer Lawn and Garden business in Australia, New Zealand and part of the Scotts Company.

	Bayer Business Review 2002.	11/08/2003
	Our business in review: Australia, New Zealand and Oceania.

	Cotton Industry featured at Eco-Innovate 03.	11/08/2003
	Solution-based innovation: the cotton industry.

	Bayer proud partners in Eco-Innovate 03.	11/08/2003
	Bayer CropScience proud to be partners in Eco-Innovate.

	BioScience - Global brochure.	04/08/2003
	Global brochure for BioScience division.

	Bayer CropScience: Our First Year.	30/07/2003
	Ever wanted to find out everything there is to know about Bayer CropScience in one place.

	Questions and Answers - Invigor hybrid canola OGTR Approval.	25/07/2003
	Questions and Answers about the Invigor hybrid canola OGTR Approval.

	Questions and Answers - Invigor hybrid canola OGTR Approval.	25/07/2003
	Questions and Answers about the Invigor hybrid canola OGTR Approval.

	Invigor Hybrid Canola Approved.	25/07/2003
	After a thorough investigation and review of the safety data, which included extensive public consultation, the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has approved the release of Bayer CropScience's Invigor hybrid canola.

	GM Canola Commercialisation is all about Choice.	24/07/2003
	Bayer CropScience General Manager, Susie O'Neill at the Rural Press Club of Victoria panel debate in Melbourne today, addressed the pathway for commercialisation of GM canola in Australia.

	Rural Press Club of Victoria Speech - Commercialisation of GM Crops: Susie O'Neill.	24/07/2003
	Transcription of Susie O'Neill's speech given to the Rural Press Club of Victoria.

	Bayer CropScience Response to SA GMO Report.	18/07/2003
	Response to SA GMO Inquiry report.

	Bayer CropScience Response to WA GT Report.	15/07/2003
	Response to WA standing committee report on GT.

	Response to Network of Concerned Farmers request to withdraw InVigor.	20/06/2003
	Press Release.

	Operation Wildoats.	18/06/2003
	Managing Wildoats.

	OGTR Delay on Invigor Hybrid Canola Decision.	16/06/2003
	Media Release.

	Victorian moratorium on GM Canola.	08/05/2003
	Bayer CropScience response to Victorian Government Announcement.

	CSIRO clinches Bayer CropScience alliance.	03/04/2003
	CSIRO clinches Bayer CropScience alliance.

	Canola Risk Assessment Paper - Questions and Answers.	01/04/2003
	Canola Risk Assessment Paper - Questions and Answers.

	Bayer CropScience launches new Brodal Options Program.	01/01/2003
	The Brodal Bonus Program is designed to reward you for choosing Bayer CropScience products to protect your lupin, field pea and lentil crops.

	New horticultural products from BayerCropScience.	25/11/2002
	First cabs off the product rank for the new BayerCropScience in the vine and horticultural markets are Prosper and Calypso.

	Big year ahead for BioScience.	20/11/2002
	The BioScience team is preparing for a big 12 months, as commercialisation of InVigor hybrid canola gets closer to realisation; hopefully in mid 2003, if the environmental health and safety evaluation by the Gene Technology Regulator is completed by then.

	NZ hits the ground running.	20/11/2002
	Marlet leader objectives for NZ BCS.

	Bayer Environmental Science Team - simply the BEST.	15/11/2002
	BEST describes who the Bayer Environmental Science Team is, and where they need to aim to maintain a viable business in the future.

	Bayer CropScience - where to now?	10/11/2002
	Over the past six months hard work and commitment has ensured a very smooth transition for Bayer CropScience.

	A glass or two of red keeps Roger running.	30/10/2002
	Bayer CropScience Research and Development Specialist for Vine and Horticulture, Roger Loveless, believes that two glasses of a full bodied red wine a day is very good for health and fitness.

	Viper puts the bite on broadleaf and grass weeds.	01/10/2002
	Viper, Bayer CropScience's latest herbicide for the rice industry, controls certain broadleaf and grass weeds.

	Unique offerings to Australian cereal growers.	30/09/2002
	Brent Collins, Global Product Manager - Herbicides, was one of a large contingent travelling around crop trials in September. His observations of trials in WA, Victoria and NSW confirmed his belief in the strength of the new company.

	Bayer CropScience showcased at cotton conference.	30/08/2002
	A huge effort by the cotton team ensured Bayer CropScience was showcased at its first major high profile event, the 2002 Cotton Conference held in Brisbane in August.

	Suspension of Endosulfan products.	25/08/2002
	You may have heard by now that the National Registration Authority (NRA) has suspended the registrations of all endosulfans.

	Bayer acquisition welcomed.	01/08/2002
	The union of Bayer and Aventis CropScience has been welcomed by Australian farmers for its research potential.

	Bayer Environmental Science Team - the new partnership in Australia.	01/08/2002
	Bayer Environmental Science has combined global resources and local knowledge in a new partnership to benefit Australian consumers.

	Seed treatment: the early crop insurance.	26/07/2002
	More and more cotton growers have realised the benefit of investing in professionally applied seed treatments.

	Aventis requests GM canola commercialisation.	22/07/2002
	Aventis CropScience has submitted an application to the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) requesting a licence for the commercial release of InVigor hybrid canola.

	Protect new pasture with Gaucho.	07/06/2002
	Establishing new pasture is a necessary, if costly, business, os it's critical to get the process right the first time.

	Seed protection from day one.	07/06/2002
	Farmers well know it's important when sowing pasture to choose a good quality seed.

	Wine Innovator prospers.	07/06/2002
	Fred Pizzini is happy to explore unchartered territory for the Australian wine industry.

	Lower spray bills road to crop success.	28/05/2002
	When you farm 58 000 hectares and produce the biggest individual wheat tonnage in Western Australia, you know a fair bit about efficiency.

	Tramlines help Eclipse weed problem.	15/05/2002
	A Yorke Peninsula farmer is taking his campaign against weeds a step further this year.

	Unearthing the edge to top wheat yields.	15/05/2002
	Like many farmers, Western Australian cereal grower David Green is constantly seeking yield improvements.

	Wild radish tests the third generation.	15/05/2002
	With each generation of farmers, new challenges arise. For northern Yorke Peninsula farmers, Paul and Beverley Hewett and their son, Shannon, maintaining profitable production levels in the face of more persistent weeds, is listed among the greater challenges in their quest for sustainable farming.

	Wild radish control gets a new slant in lupins.	15/05/2002
	With wild radsih 'growing like trees', farmers in Victoria's souther Mallerr could be excused for looking for chainsaw-like solutions.