Cherries for Christmas under threat from highest price level for years
While our local cherry sector is in a growth phase the wet weather hang over and lack of workers for the upcoming harvest will limit normal supply levels It has been accepted that our local cherry growing sector is in an expansion phase in an attempt to meet growing consumer appetite for the fruit locally […]
World’s largest food producers and exporters are ranked by market volume and value
How climate change, COVID-19, and the Ukraine-Russia war has disrupted the global agricultural market and raised concerns about the future of our food supply If you want to know what countries in the world grow the most agricultural produce, and in what volume, and what they do with their product, and what it is worth, […]
Native seed research unlocks key to plant growth in arid landscapes using local bacteria
Packaging local bacteria together with the seeds of native plants could replenish the vegetation of dryland ecosystems in many states and add to cropping ventures Dryland ecosystems cover around 40% of land on earth and support more than 2 billion people, but once degraded – through overgrazing or inadequate irrigation – can be difficult to […]
O’Connors get behind Operation Grain Harvest Assist as winter harvest ramps up
An agri training program piloted through Longerenong College in Victoria and supported by O’Connors 15 yard dealership will help two critical labour issues this harvest A harvest-focused training program that fulfills two very important objectives has just wrapped up in Victoria, with the support of Case IH dealer O’Connors. Operation Grain Harvest Assist linked ex-service […]
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 […]
Resurrection plant may hold clues for drought tolerant crops
A rare Orpheus plant found in mountainous reaches of Bulgaria can tolerate drying out for prolonged periods and then rapidly restore itself The rare Haberlea rhodopensis plant that can ‘resurrect’ itself after prolonged periods without water could hold clues to improve drought resistance in crops. Dr Monika Murcha and Dr Aneta Ivanova, from The University […]
Syngenta launches world first commercial digital tool to detect harmful nematodes
Brazilian soybean growers will be first to use the tool to fight pests currently causing up to 30% yield loss Harmful nematodes that feed on roots of plants can cause major damage to crops, causing billions of dollars in damage. Syngenta Crop Protection is launching the world’s first commercial digital solution to diagnose infestations of […]
Rutherglen bug samples sought for a dynamic that needs cracking
Grain growers and agronomists are being encouraged to report any sightings of Rutherglen bug (RGB) Growers are urged to report sightings of Rutherglen bug (RGB) or register to submit samples of the insect to provide a path to manage future pest strategies. Rutherglen bug is a migratory native species that causes occasional but significant damage to the grains industry. […]