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Fertiliser urea expensive but globally available

Fertiliser urea expensive but globally available

Urea shortages have hit the headlines in the context of high purity urea used in transport, but urea fertiliser is still available, if dear.

India on track for record wheat and rapeseed production

India on track for record wheat and rapeseed production

Indian farmers are in line to reap a record crop this year.

Australian wheat crop upgraded to a bin bursting record

Australian wheat crop upgraded to a bin bursting record

Perceptions about the 2023 crop will determine whether wheat prices can go higher in the post-harvest period.

GrainCorp puts out a further call for workers

GrainCorp puts out a further call for workers

GrainCorp is on the hunt for more workers, particularly in the south, as the wild November weather takes its toll on staff movements.

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Fertiliser urea expensive but globally available

Fertiliser urea expensive but globally available

Urea shortages have hit the headlines in the context of high purity urea used in transport, but urea fertiliser is still available, if dear.

Record crop in spite of downgrades

Record crop in spite of downgrades

ABARES is forecasting Australia's largest winter crop on record with the expected 58.4m tonnes topping 16-17's 56.7m tonnes.

Wild week widens range of wheat quality issues

Wild week widens range of wheat quality issues

It was the Riverina's turn to cop wild weather last week, widening the area of NSW likely to suffer major grain quality downgrading.

GrainCorp puts out a further call for workers

GrainCorp puts out a further call for workers

GrainCorp is on the hunt for more workers, particularly in the south, as the wild November weather takes its toll on staff movements.

Record crop in spite of downgrades

Record crop in spite of downgrades

ABARES is forecasting Australia's largest winter crop on record with the expected 58.4m tonnes topping 16-17's 56.7m tonnes.

Big spreads emerge as farmers count cost of grain downgrades

Big spreads emerge as farmers count cost of grain downgrades

The price of milling wheat has fired up to near record levels in the past week as exporters scramble for supply after the NSW floods.

SA grower on GPA board

SA grower on GPA board

Grain Producers Australia has elected its new SA director.

India on track for record wheat and rapeseed production

India on track for record wheat and rapeseed production

Indian farmers are in line to reap a record crop this year.

Australian wheat crop upgraded to a bin bursting record

Australian wheat crop upgraded to a bin bursting record

Perceptions about the 2023 crop will determine whether wheat prices can go higher in the post-harvest period.

Big spreads emerge as farmers count cost of grain downgrades

Big spreads emerge as farmers count cost of grain downgrades

The price of milling wheat has fired up to near record levels in the past week as exporters scramble for supply after the NSW floods.

SA grower on GPA board

SA grower on GPA board

Grain Producers Australia has elected its new SA director.

GrainCorp puts out a further call for workers

GrainCorp puts out a further call for workers

GrainCorp is on the hunt for more workers, particularly in the south, as the wild November weather takes its toll on staff movements.

India on track for record wheat and rapeseed production

India on track for record wheat and rapeseed production

Indian farmers are in line to reap a record crop this year.

Wild week widens range of wheat quality issues

Wild week widens range of wheat quality issues

It was the Riverina's turn to cop wild weather last week, widening the area of NSW likely to suffer major grain quality downgrading.

Australian wheat crop upgraded to a bin bursting record

Australian wheat crop upgraded to a bin bursting record

Perceptions about the 2023 crop will determine whether wheat prices can go higher in the post-harvest period.

International shortages fuel pulse rallies

International shortages fuel pulse rallies

International shortages have seen two pulse crops that often sell into stock feed markets make big price gains in the past month.

Gloss gone from NSW crop but records may tumble in some states

Gloss gone from NSW crop but records may tumble in some states

Peak grain body calls national wheat crop at 38 million tonnes due to bigger planted area.

International shortages fuel pulse rallies

Gloss gone from NSW crop but records may tumble in some states

Imperfect falling numbers still best quality test

Port Adelaide prices at an all time high

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Research into cotton season opens new growing opportunities in Central Qld

Research into cotton season opens new growing opportunities in Central Qld

Early winter sown cotton in the subtropics could soon become a reality.

Buggarra to plant first dryland cotton crop in seven years

Buggarra to plant first dryland cotton crop in seven years

Early season rainfall coupled with extraordinary cotton prices trigger widespread cotton plant across central and southern Queensland this season.

Forecasts for bumper FNQ cotton crop

Forecasts for bumper FNQ cotton crop

The 2021 cotton season in FNQ has officially wrapped up, but there is already forecasts for production to double in 2022.

Campaign calls for truth behind labels

Campaign calls for truth behind labels

'Make the Label Count' campaign advocates for labelling that provides the bigger picture of a garment's lifecycle.

New service launched to help solve cotton workforce shortage

New service launched to help solve cotton workforce shortage

Cotton Australia has launched a new online jobs portal to address industry's seasonal labour shortages.

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Irrigation innovation to boost yield and save water

Irrigation innovation to boost yield and save water

SupPlant's hardware-software solution is being used to monitor tree crops, orchards and vineyards in 14 countries.

Pacific labour programs on the improve

Pacific labour programs on the improve

While the Pacific labour programs may have their challenges, they remain hugely valued both in the Pacific and Australia, and are on the improve.

Mareeba lime grower Tina Caamano is making the most of her small plot

Mareeba lime grower Tina Caamano is making the most of her small plot

Mareeba Lime farmer Tina Caamano has adopted new management strategies to reduce input costs and improve soil health.

Why these farmers are growing pumpkins for their seeds, not flesh

Why these farmers are growing pumpkins for their seeds, not flesh

Three Far North Queensland families are trailing edible pumpkin seed crops for the first time.

Machinery

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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.

Right to repair recommendations would 'help every single farmer'

Right to repair recommendations would 'help every single farmer'

The Productivity Commission has called for the federal government to introduce a repair supplies obligation for agricultural machinery.

Cover more country with four-rotor Liner swathers

Cover more country with four-rotor Liner swathers

The next generation of Claas' four-rotor Liner swathers have been redesigned from the ground up to optimise productivity and forage quality.

Irrigation innovation to boost yield and save water

Irrigation innovation to boost yield and save water

SupPlant's hardware-software solution is being used to monitor tree crops, orchards and vineyards in 14 countries.

Right to repair recommendations would 'help every single farmer'

Right to repair recommendations would 'help every single farmer'

The Productivity Commission has called for the federal government to introduce a repair supplies obligation for agricultural machinery.

End of an era: Vanderfield brand retired

RDO Equipment will bring its three Australian dealership networks - Vanderfield, RDO Equipment and Vermeer Australia - together under the one banner.

Get grooving with the Claas Disco

Get grooving with the Claas Disco

The Claas Disco 4400 incorporates the award-winning Max Cut mower bed, central pivoting, floating suspension and a compact vertical transport position.

Immediate action needed to address AdBlue shortage

Immediate action needed to address AdBlue shortage

AdBlue is one of the most popular diesel exhaust fluids on the market and unless action is taken, Australian stocks will run out in February.

Manufacturers reviewing right to repair recommendations

Manufacturers reviewing right to repair recommendations

Global machinery giant John Deere has said it remains committed to supporting the Australian agricultural industry in response to proposed changes to the machinery service sector.

End of an era: Vanderfield brand retired

RDO Equipment will bring its three Australian dealership networks - Vanderfield, RDO Equipment and Vermeer Australia - together under the one banner.

Irrigation innovation to boost yield and save water

Irrigation innovation to boost yield and save water

SupPlant's hardware-software solution is being used to monitor tree crops, orchards and vineyards in 14 countries.

Immediate action needed to address AdBlue shortage

Immediate action needed to address AdBlue shortage

AdBlue is one of the most popular diesel exhaust fluids on the market and unless action is taken, Australian stocks will run out in February.

Cover more country with four-rotor Liner swathers

Cover more country with four-rotor Liner swathers

The next generation of Claas' four-rotor Liner swathers have been redesigned from the ground up to optimise productivity and forage quality.

Manufacturers reviewing right to repair recommendations

Manufacturers reviewing right to repair recommendations

Global machinery giant John Deere has said it remains committed to supporting the Australian agricultural industry in response to proposed changes to the machinery service sector.

Miller adds green-on-green technology to front-mounted sprayers

Miller adds green-on-green technology to front-mounted sprayers

The Bilberry Intelligent Spot Spraying System uses an embedded camera network, artificial intelligence and deep learning software to identify weeds in-crop or in green-on-green applications.

Updated engines, transmission, tech for first new Ranger in more than 10 years

Updated engines, transmission, tech for first new Ranger in more than 10 years

The recently unveiled new Ranger has been a long time coming for some buyers.

Get grooving with the Claas Disco

Get grooving with the Claas Disco

The Claas Disco 4400 incorporates the award-winning Max Cut mower bed, central pivoting, floating suspension and a compact vertical transport position.