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Ag research soldiers on

Ag research soldiers on

Ag research projects will continue to go ahead in spite of coronavirus, with some modifications in terms of work practices.

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Trough dumps better than expected falls

Trough dumps better than expected falls

There was a pleasant surprise in the rain gauge for many this morning, with areas forecast to get just a mill or two getting up to 40mm.

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Grain Australia to provide support to underserviced sector

Grain Australia to provide support to underserviced sector

The initial budget for new industry good group Grain Australia will be under $3 million but that could grow in time.

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Dual purpose canola returns 40pc of land value in one year

Dual purpose canola returns 40pc of land value in one year

It's safe to say Victorian farmer Tom Wilson is very pleased with results of grain and graze canola in his rotation.

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Barley sales to China tighten domestic supply

Barley sales to China tighten domestic supply

The weaker Australia dollar has spurred export sales of wheat and barley into Asia.

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Neutral conditions prevail but whisper of hope for wet winter

Neutral conditions prevail but whisper of hope for wet winter

It's mostly all neutral out of both the Pacific and Indian Oceans on the climate front, but some models are picking up promising signals.

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Canola set to rebound

Canola set to rebound

Canola industry officials are confident the oilseed can make a big comeback in terms of production this season.

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Grain Australia launched

Grain Australia launched

The GRDC has officially launched Grain Australia, which will be an organisation dedicated to grains industry good functions.

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Growing grain in the midst of coronavirus

Growing grain in the midst of coronavirus

Grain growing isn't going to stop for the coronavirus pandemic but producers are being urged to take due precautions.

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Keeping crop nasties out

Keeping crop nasties out

The focus is currently on COVID-19 but Australian grains biosecurity teams continue the fight against other unwanted diseases and pests.

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Burdekin considered for hydro-electric scheme

Burdekin considered for hydro-electric scheme

The state government is investigating a new hydro-electric power station in North Queensland.

Eco-tourism opportunities abound

Eco-tourism opportunities abound

Ingham, Cardwell and Lucinda are being named as prime sites to explore eco-tourism opportunities.

Dam raising proposal

Dam raising proposal

A study will be undertaken into raising the Burdekin Falls Dam wall to boost agricultural enterprises and provide greater water security for the North.