John Deere 9 Series tractor release arriving in time for 2021-22 season
Down the production line these 2022 model year 9 Series models include six 9R wheel variants, three 9RT two-track variants and four 9RX four-track tractors
Riordan Grain stacks together one million tonnes bulk export grain and 25 years of business
Riordan Grain Services reached a milestone of one million tonnes of bulk export grain during April 2021 and it coincided with 25 years of its operation This outstanding volume was achieved over the past four years, despite challenges such as drought and the COVID-19 pandemic. Riordan Grain has been exporting bulk grain shipments from Geelong […]
Oat breeding becomes a joint endeavour with a $11.5 million funding boost
It could be seen as a golden era for oats as hard cash is ploughed into releasing more varieties for milling and for stock feed The National Oat Breeding Program has cash being injected from several bodies over the next five years, that will propel oats into a new era under the leadership of commercial […]
Grain silo buyers urged to include safety ladders with their purchase
Grain growers ordering new silos are encouraged to include ladders in their purchases to ensure safe access to storage systems Grain storage extension specialists said many growers were tempted to save a few dollars by omitting the ladder from the order. But this could impact the functionality of the silo and make maintenance and monitoring […]
National fruit fly symposium will air online for three days from 4 May
The ongoing battle against fruit fly continues to threaten over half of our $13 billion horticulture sector. Over 60,000 people currently employed in the horticulture sector should tune in to the 40 speakers that will relay discussion at a national three day forum held online from 4 to 6 May 2021. Hosted by the National […]
Young Gun of Wine select their 50 Best Young Wine Labels and Winemakers for 2021
The Top 50 Finalists for the 2021 Young Gun of Wine Winemaker Awards – in its 15th edition – have been named and you get to vote for the People’s Choice winner “Over the past 15 years, we’ve seen this forum bring together and promote so many winemakers that have gone on to set a […]
Grain at risk from one of the worst mice plagues on record
With the harvest from a bumper grain season now in storage, there is the potential for multi-million-dollar losses from the ongoing rodent invasion
UWA researchers discover cause of devastating Faba bean gall disease
Breakthrough research has shown previous gall disease control measures were ineffective because they were targeting the wrong plant pathogen Researchers at The University of Western Australia have identified the cause of the devastating faba bean gall disease for the first time, a disease that causes significant destruction of bean crops in Ethiopia and China. When […]
Roadmap proposed for increased use of biotechnology to improve food security
Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture are concerned that the worldwide adoption of biotechnology to improve crop production has stalled
Sowing early and in the wet needs the right seed varieties and machine
Many growers will be faced with wet paddock conditions for season 2021-21 and it’s a change that will need some alternative action to achieve the best possible result