Winter crop forecast from Rabobank tips big result for those in the dry
Rabobank forecasts broken hearts for some growers battling wet weather but the majority will pocket their biggest haul in years Local growers are on track to harvest a near-record winter grain crop of 61.9 million tonnes, according to Rabobank’s 2022-23 winter crop forecast. But Rabobank predicts what will be a record for some farmers will be heartbreak […]
KUHN trailed sprayer models in the METRIS 2 and LEXIS range offer crop protection solutions
KUHN trailed sprayer models are designed to move quickly across crops and disperse product with a precision target approach For busy farm growing enterprises, the quality and accuracy of spraying machinery has become more crucial than ever to ensure that crops are protected durably and sustainably. With trailed, mounted, and front tank spraying models available, […]
Research into Frost and heat impact on cropping gains a $9.3 million grant
It is estimated grain growers are losing more than $500 million annually in wheat yields ravaged by frost and heat A 9.3 million co-investment supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), will work to determine the definitive impacts of frost and heat risk on grains crops and develop tangible, commercial products that growers […]
Scholarship offer for farmers to become more climate smart
Farmers for Climate Action is offering 20 Australian farmers a career-defining opportunity to learn from Australia’s best experts, with applications now open for a climate-smart farming scholarship valued at over $3000. Between November 2022 and March 2023, scholars will gain the knowledge needed to succeed in a changing climate, enabling them to become leaders in […]