Late sown cereal crops stand up to water logging in a season of plenty
Wheat and barley sown late is showing promise for growers impacted by heavy autumn rain and winter water logging at its worst Trials sown in Munglinup, Needilup, Green Range and Condingup WA with times of sowing as late as September 29 this year are producing promising early results, according to researchers and agronomists who attended […]
Cotton harvest still expected above 5 million bales for 2022-23 season despite constant rain
It is expected cotton harvest exports will be worth at least $7 billion from locally grown crops from seasons 2021-22 and 2022–23 somewhat combined Cotton export value is expected to increase by 220% to $7.0 billion in 2022–23 but that figure needs to be clarified as delays in harvesting a record cotton crop in season […]
Soil sampling project worth $54million for farmers’ back pockets
A pilot Soil Monitoring Incentives Program is offering farmers and land managers $275 per sampling site capped at $10,000 for each ABN Southern Cross University and the Environmental Analysis Laboratory (EAL) are inviting farmers and land managers across the country to participate in a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry incentivised soil sampling and analysis […]
Crop residue distribution is more important than previously thought a new study reveals
A UWA study into how crop residue is managed sheds light on just how growers should understand the difference associated with crop conditions Grain growers must place a greater emphasis on uniformly spreading crop residue during no-till conservation farming, according to new research from The University of Western Australia (UWA). The study investigated how long-term […]
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, […]