AGCO investigates targeted spraying technology
Targeted spraying of weeds to reduce herbicide use is a technology that is rapidly gaining traction with growers and now global giant AGCO is getting ready to bring a product to market
Podcast provides advice on avoiding wind erosion
A new podcast from the GRDC gathers an expert panel to discuss techniques for protecting soil from wind erosion in prolonged dry conditions
Best young growers line-up for the Corteva Young Grower of the Year Award 2021
Take a look at this eclectic mix of contenders that include a potato grower from Tas, a native herb supplier from SA, and a mixed crop farmer from WA that are all in the running
Bee Friendly Farming certification program launched with a $50K buzz
Farmers and pollinators are joining forces to protect our precious bee resource through a program initiated by the Wheen Bee Foundation
Double-strength bait given go ahead to fight mouse plague
Farmers fighting the mouse plague have been granted permission to use bait that is twice as toxic as normal poison
Cotton partnership reaches $150m investment milestone
A 50-year partnership between CSIRO and Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) has seen Australian cotton growers reap the rewards from continuous research and innovation
Agrowplow contribution to soil management has been innovative from the very start
Many growers have achieved prosperity through soil care with Agrowplow across four decades of product development with positive impacts on farm prosperity through crop yields Constant product development is integral for all machinery manufacturers, and for local manufacturer Agrowplow, simple iteration isn’t enough. The pace of change and demand from farmers for equipment that works […]
Croplands Tower and Vineyard sprayers now considered the best models available
Horticulture fan sprayers from Croplands are currently leading the market and an early order is the best way to secure your next model With the extension of the Federal Government’s instant asset tax incentive program, Croplands is experiencing unprecedented demand for their horticultural sprayers. Growers and spray operators are encouraged to act now if they […]
Measuring the correct application of phosphorus in pulses is under research
With phosphorus being the main fertiliser input required to successfully grow pulse crops this research expects to get it just right With many local growers expressing an interest for improved information to achieve the most profitable results when applying this phosphorus as a nutrient in pulse crops the GRDC has sprung into action. This knowledge […]
Case IH LB4 large square baler added to range for 2021
Case IH’s LB436 HD baler has been extensively trialled in our local conditions and has already picked up several global innovation and design awards Local farmers and contractors can now pack more material into every hay and straw bale with a new top of the range Case IH LB4 large square baler. Behind the LB436 […]