Cropping

Finley and Kerang research centres to help farmers with water efficiency

New research aimed at boosting grain productivity under irrigation will help farmers in northern Victoria and southern NSW get the most out of their water and optimise profitability. Two research centres established in Kerang and Finley are part of...

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Benalla receives funding to fight off pest animals and weeds

Benalla is just one of the drought-hit communities that will receive government support in the battle to control pest animals and weeds. Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud announced 33 local government areas would share in...

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Chinese tariff a blow to Australian barley growers

Australian barley growers have warned of a blow to the nation’s economy after China placed an 80 per cent tariff on imports. China has imposed harsh taxes on Australian barley, with separate tariffs of 73.6 per cent for dumping allegations and 6.9...

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Chinese tariff a blow to Australian barley growers

Australian barley growers have warned of a blow to the nation’s economy after China placed an 80 per cent tariff on imports. China has imposed harsh taxes on Australian barley, with separate tariffs of 73.6 per cent for dumping allegations and 6.9...

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Timing and size of new fees disappoints CropLife CEO

The approval by Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud of fee increases on the plant science and animal medicines industries that add costs to the farming sector are disappointing in both their timing and their size, according to the...

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China threatens to impose tariffs on Australian barley

China’s threat to slap major tariffs on Australian barley could cost grain exporters hundreds of millions of dollars and hurt barley producers. The threat is the latest escalation in an increasingly bitter diplomatic row over Australia’s calls for...

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GRDC releases new guide to help identify paddock weeds

Dr Emms said the guide was intended solely as an identification tool and that for control and management information growers should contact their local adviser or refer to the GRDC manual Integrated Weed Management in Australian Cropping Systems

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Scientists trace origin of one of agriculture’s worst pests

A Charles Sturt University scientist has contributed to landmark research tracing the origin and historical patterns of spread for one of agriculture’s worst pests — the diamondback moth. The study, by an international team of scientists...

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Innovative grain growers urged to sign up for virtual workshops

Grain growers looking to commercialise an invention or develop a new value-added product are not being left on their own during this period of social distancing. To support growers wanting to enter the world of product commercialisation...

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GM crops can now be grown on South Australian mainland

New laws to allow genetically modified crops to be grown on the South Australian mainland have passed that state’s parliament. The legislation lifts a moratorium on GM crops first imposed in 2003. The ban will remain in place on Kangaroo Island...

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Black day for red-legged earth mite control

Grain growers and advisers are being encouraged to revisit their red-legged earth mite management strategies following the detection of insecticide resistance in populations of the pest in Victoria for the first time. And with recent rains and...

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Agriculture Victoria is urging croppers to test their soils for pests before sowing

As the 2020 cropping season gets under way, Agriculture Victoria is advising farmers to arm themselves with as much information about their paddocks as they can to increase the chances of a productive and profitable year. Agriculture...

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New herbicide manual for cropping growers

Grain growers embarking on sowing this year’s winter crops are advised to factor the soil persistence of herbicides into their programs.

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Managing agricultural supply shortages

Grain growers beginning to sow their crops are concerned the coronavirus pandemicwill limit the availability of imported chemical and fertiliser supplies. Rabobank agricultural analyst Wes Lefroy said agricultural inputs, including urea and...

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Positive outlook for grain growers

Australian grain growers are preparing for one of their most promising seasons in recent years, with winter grain planting just weeks away. Rabobank senior grain and oilseeds analyst Cheryl Kalisch Gordon said Australian farmers were justified in...

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Northern Victorian farmers struggle to produce grain yields in tough season

It was a mixed year for GrainCorp harvest takings across Victoria, with the impact of drought taking its toll on northern Victoria and some Mallee farmers. In northern Victoria, Numurkah took in 10 351 tonnes of mostly canola, Dookie...

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UK farming challenges to be discussed at Corowa

The challenges of farming in a highly regulated environment in the United Kingdom will be one of the broader topics on the program at the 2020 Grains Research and Development Corporation Grains Research Update in Corowa on February 20. Leading...

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Founder of German machinery brand to visit Yarrawonga

German machinery brand Horsch is synonymous with cutting-edge technology in soil cultivation and seeding, and next month founder Michael Horsch will be in Yarrawonga and Horsham to share his expertise first-hand. “O’Connors is excited to...

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CASE IH harvester gets tick of approval from SA farmers

Saving time and saving money are the driving forces behind any agricultural operation and South Australian farming family, the McCauleys, believe they’ve nailed both with an investment they’ve recently put to work in their business. Alex...

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