GRDC tackles crown rot in winter cereals with research investment
GRDC has put up the funding to lessen the impact of Crown rot from winter cereals through an innovative breeding program A big investment from GRDC put into place to identify and track the genetic traits for crown rot tolerance and resistance is being labelled a potential game changer for grain growers battling the disease […]
Flow-Easy range of vibrators solves any bulk material flow problem
Flow-Easy vibrators are distributed by Melbourne-based Enmin, an Australian market leader in the area of material handling systems and vibratory equipment. Flow-Easy vibrators were previously marketed under the Enmin brand but have recently been re-branded Flow-Easy. “Our Industrial vibrator sales have risen significantly over the last few years becoming a key product in the Enmin […]
Schütz committed to recycling its empty IBCs and 100-litre drums
The Schütz Ticket Service offers free collection and eco-friendly recycling of IBCs and drums for all eligible customers
Gamba Grass threat is now being mapped from space
Rapid Gamba Grass expansion needs to be managed so researchers have turned to high-quality satellite imagery to detect and prioritise this invasive weed
Seed banks may hold key to adapting crop species for climate change
German researchers have shown that legacy seeds held in seed banks may hold genes beneficial to breeding crops to adapt to climate change
Mitolo Group becomes Australia’s largest fresh potato producer
The finalisation of a takeover of Thomas Foods International’s potato business has cemented Mitolo Group as the country’s largest producer with plans to increase exports
Fall armyworm GRDC webinar to outline insights into its threat
Having gained a foothold in many parts of the country, the fall armyworm poses a significant threat to maize and sorghum crops
Nutri V vegetable extracts will promote healthier diets
Nutri V is developing nutritious products from vegetables that might otherwise be thrown out to help people eat healthier and pioneer new sustainable farming practices.
Targeting plant hormones to promote root growth
Seeking ways to improve crop growth has led to a molecular breakthrough using signals to control the length of root growth
Forecasts hold steady for a bumper winter grain crop
Growers are on track for a major recovery in grain production, with the winter harvest set to come in at above-average levels. The rosy forecast comes courtesy of agribusiness specialist Rabobank in its Australian Winter Crop Production Outlook 2020/2021 report. The agribusiness bank says after three successive years of below-average production due to drought in […]