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Show must go on for trial plots in spite of dry

Show must go on for trial plots in spite of dry

While many farmers in north-west Victoria have halted their sowing program due to the dry, Birchip Cropping Group is marching on with trials

GM wait over, while wait for decent rain continues

GM wait over, while wait for decent rain continues

ROTATIONAL and agronomic benefits, including increased ryegrass control, are being predicted as growers plant the first paddocks of genetically-modified canola since SA's 16-year moratorium on GM crops ended last year.

Sorghum season delivers windfall

Sorghum season delivers windfall

Many sorghum producers have reported a strong harvest, with later sown crops in particular performing well.

Grain prices continue to smash records

Grain prices continue to smash records

Corn prices in the US, a major driver of world values, have soared another 50 per cent over the past six weeks, meaning prices are double this time last year.

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Show must go on for trial plots in spite of dry

Show must go on for trial plots in spite of dry

While many farmers in north-west Victoria have halted their sowing program due to the dry, Birchip Cropping Group is marching on with trials

Europe's grain production is rebounding and France is leading the way

Europe's grain production is rebounding and France is leading the way

Global grain balance sheets are tightening and Europe's production hiccups don't help.

Double strength mouse bait to bolster eradication efforts

Double strength mouse bait to bolster eradication efforts

Farmers will have access to a potent new form of mouse bait, with double the amount of the active ingredient, zinc phosphide.

Farmers lodge shattercane appeal

Farmers lodge shattercane appeal

The long running court case between Advanta and farmers alleging their seed was contaminated with shattercane has taken another twist.

Europe's grain production is rebounding and France is leading the way

Europe's grain production is rebounding and France is leading the way

Global grain balance sheets are tightening and Europe's production hiccups don't help.

Weather-driven rally now five weeks

Weather-driven rally now five weeks

The weather driven rally in wheat prices continued last week.

GPA backs biosecurity investment

GPA backs biosecurity investment

The federal government's big spend on biosecurity has been welcomed by the grains industry.

Sorghum season delivers windfall

Sorghum season delivers windfall

Many sorghum producers have reported a strong harvest, with later sown crops in particular performing well.

Grain prices continue to smash records

Grain prices continue to smash records

Corn prices in the US, a major driver of world values, have soared another 50 per cent over the past six weeks, meaning prices are double this time last year.

Weather-driven rally now five weeks

Weather-driven rally now five weeks

The weather driven rally in wheat prices continued last week.

GPA backs biosecurity investment

GPA backs biosecurity investment

The federal government's big spend on biosecurity has been welcomed by the grains industry.

Farmers lodge shattercane appeal

Farmers lodge shattercane appeal

The long running court case between Advanta and farmers alleging their seed was contaminated with shattercane has taken another twist.

Sorghum season delivers windfall

Sorghum season delivers windfall

Many sorghum producers have reported a strong harvest, with later sown crops in particular performing well.

Double strength mouse bait to bolster eradication efforts

Double strength mouse bait to bolster eradication efforts

Farmers will have access to a potent new form of mouse bait, with double the amount of the active ingredient, zinc phosphide.

Grain prices continue to smash records

Grain prices continue to smash records

Corn prices in the US, a major driver of world values, have soared another 50 per cent over the past six weeks, meaning prices are double this time last year.

WA wheatbelt cops a welcome soaking

WA wheatbelt cops a welcome soaking

The WA cropping belt is off and away in one of the best starts to the cropping season in years.

Wait for rain on KI

Wait for rain on KI

Despite rain not falling by Anzac Day, the Bellevista Farms operation has begun seeding at Kingscote.

WA wheatbelt cops a welcome soaking

Wait for rain on KI

Stone picking farmer inadvertently moves border

SA harvest exceeds expectations

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NFFC seeks strategy to fix 'wicked' fruit fly problems

NFFC seeks strategy to fix 'wicked' fruit fly problems

Maintaining access into overseas markets during fruit fly outbreaks was a key theme of the recent National Fruit Fly Symposium, held online from Tuesday to Thursday last week.

Aussie gap year labour solution open

Aussie gap year labour solution open

School leavers are being encouraged to take a job picking crops after year 12.

Wine, beef exporters consider markets after China impact

Wine, beef exporters consider markets after China impact

Previously one of our most lucrative trading partners, China and tensions with Australia have escalated in recent months, with rural commodities bearing the brunt.

Researchers go nuts with new automated almond grader

Researchers go nuts with new automated almond grader

A research team at the University of South Australia have developed a prototype machine that can grade almonds and detect potentially dangerous contaminants in kernels.

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Science of tracking golf carts inspires tag to keep tabs on livestock

Science of tracking golf carts inspires tag to keep tabs on livestock

Inventor Darren Wolchyn admits to being guided by farmers in the development of his new tracking gear for livestock.

Online auction platform sees a way to better connect beef supply chain

Online auction platform sees a way to better connect beef supply chain

FarmGate Auctions is including the real-time date from an innovative in-paddock cattle weighing system into its online selling platform.

Cheaper electric cars and household power in Labor plan

Cheaper electric cars and household power in Labor plan

Federal Labor has unveiled a plan for cheaper electric vehicles and household power which it will take to the next election.

Call for a three-year moratorium on quad rollover protection

Call for a three-year moratorium on quad rollover protection

Federal government pushing on with rollover protection on quad bikes despite ongoing opposition.

Online auction platform sees a way to better connect beef supply chain

Online auction platform sees a way to better connect beef supply chain

FarmGate Auctions is including the real-time date from an innovative in-paddock cattle weighing system into its online selling platform.

NSW and WA farmers lead spending spree on new tractors

NSW and WA farmers lead spending spree on new tractors

New tractor sales continued their record run in April despite falls in some states.

Sorry, but Titan tractor wasn't a protected object says government

Sorry, but Titan tractor wasn't a protected object says government

Federal Arts Minister Paul Fletcher said a rare tractor recently exported to America did not qualify for heritage protection.

Australians' adoption of solar power goes through the roof

Australians' adoption of solar power goes through the roof

Australians are taking action to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by installing record numbers of rooftop solar panels.

Elders comes aboard as FarmFest ready to bounce back

Elders comes aboard as FarmFest ready to bounce back

FarmFest has pulled off a major coup by signing big pastoral house Elders as a major sponsor.

NSW and WA farmers lead spending spree on new tractors

NSW and WA farmers lead spending spree on new tractors

New tractor sales continued their record run in April despite falls in some states.

Call for a three-year moratorium on quad rollover protection

Call for a three-year moratorium on quad rollover protection

Federal government pushing on with rollover protection on quad bikes despite ongoing opposition.

Australians' adoption of solar power goes through the roof

Australians' adoption of solar power goes through the roof

Australians are taking action to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by installing record numbers of rooftop solar panels.

Cheaper electric cars and household power in Labor plan

Cheaper electric cars and household power in Labor plan

Federal Labor has unveiled a plan for cheaper electric vehicles and household power which it will take to the next election.

Elders comes aboard as FarmFest ready to bounce back

Elders comes aboard as FarmFest ready to bounce back

FarmFest has pulled off a major coup by signing big pastoral house Elders as a major sponsor.

No bulldust, the Coolamon spreader ideal for a range of fertilisers

No bulldust, the Coolamon spreader ideal for a range of fertilisers

Coolamon Spreaders in the NSW Riverina has been flat out meeting strong demand for the past 12 months.

Chinese motorcycle giant ramps up its quad bike range 'down under'

Chinese motorcycle giant ramps up its quad bike range 'down under'

Chinese motorcycle giant CFMoto has launched a new quad bike in Australia as some of its competitors gear up to quit the market.

Sorry, but Titan tractor wasn't a protected object says government

Sorry, but Titan tractor wasn't a protected object says government

Federal Arts Minister Paul Fletcher said a rare tractor recently exported to America did not qualify for heritage protection.