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Keep an eye on disease

Keep an eye on disease

It may be dry for many but there is still a threat of plant disease in cereal crops.

Having a range of cereal choices a boost

Having a range of cereal choices a boost

The steady stream of new varieties all with different strengths and weaknesses is a boon for growers according to one agronomist.

Government APVMA board move slammed

Government APVMA board move slammed

The government's move to introduce a governance board to the APVMA and make industry pay for it has been slammed by CropLife.

Drone attack sparks concern over fuel reserves

Drone attack sparks concern over fuel reserves

Australia's grains industry is calling for a serious look at our nation's fuel reserves in light of the drone attack on Saudi oil plants.

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Keep an eye on disease

Keep an eye on disease

It may be dry for many but there is still a threat of plant disease in cereal crops.

GM legislation debate heats up

GM legislation debate heats up

The environmental and organics sector support a disallowance motion for changes to the gene technology act, but other farm groups do not.

National crop has September blues

National crop has September blues

There is some serious downside risk to current national crop projections, due to heavy frosts and dry conditions.

Drone attack sparks concern over fuel reserves

Drone attack sparks concern over fuel reserves

Australia's grains industry is calling for a serious look at our nation's fuel reserves in light of the drone attack on Saudi oil plants.

GM legislation debate heats up

GM legislation debate heats up

The environmental and organics sector support a disallowance motion for changes to the gene technology act, but other farm groups do not.

Focus turns to Aussie crop prospects for marketing lead

Focus turns to Aussie crop prospects for marketing lead

All eyes are on the Aussie crop over the critical next six week period, with grain markets set to take a lead from what happens.

Kazakhstan increasing trade ties with China

Kazakhstan increasing trade ties with China

The Kazakhstan Ministry of Agriculture said it expected to export about seven million tonnes of grain and flour in the 2019/20 marketing year.

Having a range of cereal choices a boost

Having a range of cereal choices a boost

The steady stream of new varieties all with different strengths and weaknesses is a boon for growers according to one agronomist.

Government APVMA board move slammed

Government APVMA board move slammed

The government's move to introduce a governance board to the APVMA and make industry pay for it has been slammed by CropLife.

Kazakhstan increasing trade ties with China

Kazakhstan increasing trade ties with China

The Kazakhstan Ministry of Agriculture said it expected to export about seven million tonnes of grain and flour in the 2019/20 marketing year.

Destocking pushes ag export values to record highs

Destocking pushes ag export values to record highs

We've hit a record for ag exports but it is a bittersweet milestone, as much of the gains have been made due to destocking.

Drone attack sparks concern over fuel reserves

Drone attack sparks concern over fuel reserves

Australia's grains industry is calling for a serious look at our nation's fuel reserves in light of the drone attack on Saudi oil plants.

Having a range of cereal choices a boost

Having a range of cereal choices a boost

The steady stream of new varieties all with different strengths and weaknesses is a boon for growers according to one agronomist.

National crop has September blues

National crop has September blues

There is some serious downside risk to current national crop projections, due to heavy frosts and dry conditions.

Government APVMA board move slammed

Government APVMA board move slammed

The government's move to introduce a governance board to the APVMA and make industry pay for it has been slammed by CropLife.

Destocking pushes ag export values to record highs

Destocking pushes ag export values to record highs

We've hit a record for ag exports but it is a bittersweet milestone, as much of the gains have been made due to destocking.

The Big Six of weed management

The Big Six of weed management

Farmers have been given six commandments in terms of their weed management strategies.

The Big Six of weed management

Killing weeds at harvest

Market ignores USDA report

International researchers flock to the Wimmera

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Katherine cotton gin may be built as enthusiasm grows for the crop

Katherine cotton gin may be built as enthusiasm grows for the crop

A cotton gin may be built in Katherine to help kickstart a cotton industry across the Territory.

CT Farming secures a rare cotton double

CT Farming secures a rare cotton double

Central Highlands Cotton Growers and Irrigators 2019 awards.

CH Cotton Growers and Irrigators 2019 awards

CH Cotton Growers and Irrigators 2019 awards

See who was spotted at the dinner.

Macquarie Agriculture and Shandong Ruyi strike Cubbie Station deal

Macquarie Agriculture and Shandong Ruyi strike Cubbie Station deal

Cubbie Station to voluntarily release up to 10GL back to environment in dry times under new ownership.

Cotton values to dip

Cotton values to dip

A Rabobank analyst believes Australia cotton prices will fall in the second half of the year on the back of sluggish global demand.

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Fertile new ideas at fertiliser conference | PHOTOS

Fertile new ideas at fertiliser conference | PHOTOS

Fertilizer Australia held its national conference earlier this month.

Fertilizer Australia names environmental award winners

Fertilizer Australia names environmental award winners

Incitec Pivot has been acknowledged for its environmental pursuits.

Reef regulations no great barrier for horticulture

Reef regulations no great barrier for horticulture

Growcom believes taxpayers' money should not be spent on regulation but instead be invested in Hort360.

Natural predators key to beating crop pests

Natural predators key to beating crop pests

Vegetable growers are wanted to help investigate beneficial insects.

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Treated water brings surge of life back to lime business

Treated water brings surge of life back to lime business

Advertiser: How a water treatment system is making this orchard's juice worth the squeeze.

CNH buys AgDNA to expand farm software push offering

CNH buys AgDNA to expand farm software push offering

The Case IH and New Holland farm machinery stable as acquired comprehensive farm management information software system, AgDNA

Female farmers gather to celebrate women in ag

Female farmers gather to celebrate women in ag

A large gathering of females involved in agriculture has met at Longerenong in Victoria.

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

From Central Queensland to Western Australia, graingrowers with a crop to harvest are going "bigger" to save time and money.

CNH buys AgDNA to expand farm software push offering

CNH buys AgDNA to expand farm software push offering

The Case IH and New Holland farm machinery stable as acquired comprehensive farm management information software system, AgDNA

Cattleman's death sparks fresh quad bike safety call

Cattleman's death sparks fresh quad bike safety call

A recent spate of accidents involving all terrain vehicles has prompted the National Farmers' Federation to make a fresh call for government action on safety standards.

Hi-tech tractors the big draw

Hi-tech tractors the big draw

Fendt, Case IH and New Holland launch new tractors at AgQuip

Forget sales targets, just focus on handling the big dry

Forget sales targets, just focus on handling the big dry

Working in agriculture is all about having the right work ethic, and rolling with the seasonal punches, says Pete McCann

Quad injuries increase despite safety campaigns

Quad injuries increase despite safety campaigns

Serious injuries involving quad bikes continue to increase in New Zealand despite greater awareness of quad bike safety, according to research released late last month.

Cattleman's death sparks fresh quad bike safety call

Cattleman's death sparks fresh quad bike safety call

A recent spate of accidents involving all terrain vehicles has prompted the National Farmers' Federation to make a fresh call for government action on safety standards.

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

From Central Queensland to Western Australia, graingrowers with a crop to harvest are going "bigger" to save time and money.

Forget sales targets, just focus on handling the big dry

Forget sales targets, just focus on handling the big dry

Working in agriculture is all about having the right work ethic, and rolling with the seasonal punches, says Pete McCann

Female farmers gather to celebrate women in ag

Female farmers gather to celebrate women in ag

A large gathering of females involved in agriculture has met at Longerenong in Victoria.

Quad injuries increase despite safety campaigns

Quad injuries increase despite safety campaigns

Serious injuries involving quad bikes continue to increase in New Zealand despite greater awareness of quad bike safety, according to research released late last month.

Next generation Kubota M7 gets a makeover

Next generation Kubota M7 gets a makeover

The Kubota M7 will be on display at AgQuip

Rain gauge linked by satellite

Rain gauge linked by satellite

GoannaAg and Myriota launch sensors connected by satellite

Hi-tech tractors the big draw

Hi-tech tractors the big draw

Fendt, Case IH and New Holland launch new tractors at AgQuip