Queensland melons allowed back into New Zealand
An agreement on biosecurity protocols means Queensland melons will be allowed back into New Zealand
AUSVEG says time is ripe for action following National Ag Workforce Strategy
AUSVEG, the peak industry body for the Australian vegetable industry, has welcomed the release of the National Labour Advisory Committee’s National Agricultural Workforce Strategy report. The industry body says that while it will not solve the immediate issues for horticulture growers looking for harvest workers this season, the time is ripe for action to address […]
The ASF says expiry of moratorium on cultivation of GM food crops in NSW welcomed
According to the Australian Seed Federation (ASF), the announcement by Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall that the moratorium on cultivation of GM food crops in NSW would be allowed to expire on 1 July 2021 is welcome. Chief Executive Officer of the ASF, Mr Osman Mewett commended Minister Marshall and the Berejiklian Government for this […]
AGIC Asia conference 2021 to reach Asian feed and whole grain buyers
The Australian Grain Industry Conference 2021, AGIC Asia, will be held virtually in 2021 on Wednesday 3 March 2021. Registration closes soon, so register now at: https://www.ausgrainsconf.com/asia Click here to register for the event. AGIC Asia will feature a special session led by AEGIC on the benefits of Australian grains for animal feed, and the […]
Agronomists learn tips for difficult conversations with growers in the paddock at series of workshops
Early career agronomists graduate from university well-armed with crop and paddock knowledge, but handling difficult conversations with clients is a topic rarely touched on in lecture theatres. This year the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is launching a series of soft skill workshops as part of its ‘Emerging Agros Network’ project. Driven by industry […]
Researchers find key herbicide resistance gene in annual ryegrass
Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) researchers have identified a key gene in annual ryegrass responsible for the weed’s resistance to seven different herbicide chemistries from five modes-of-action. Annual ryegrass is considered one of the major weeds in Australian broadacre cropping systems and populations are commonly resistant to one or more herbicides. The discovery of this […]
Sugar production remains strong despite less ground planted
Production from Austalia’s 2020 sugar crush that ended in early December will result in cane volumes of just over 31 million metric tonnes
Fertiliser price expected to remain affordable for growers
More affordable fertiliser prices supported growers to higher profits through the 2020/21 winter cropping season, and the same conditions are in place moving forward. This is due to a plentiful global fertiliser supply – and a stronger aussie dollar – it spells good news for growers in the year ahead. And according to agribusiness report, […]
Grains research precinct expected to drive crop profits
A new Grains Research Precinct has been opened at Murdoch and Curtin universities to help boost profitability for grain growers and strengthen the national grain industry. The Precinct will have the task of adding resilience in Australia’s $14 billion grain industry. The Grains Research Precinct will support cutting-edge work on improved crop productivity and disease […]
Drought recovery freight initiatives ease tension for harvesters
The 2020/21 NSW grain harvest is one of the largest harvests in many years, and as a result the NSW Government is working to ensure freight will run as smoothly as possible. The freight branch of Transport for NSW has worked closely with the agriculture sector, freight operators and freight network managers to identify a […]