Whale shark parasites store a wealth of black box information
Tiny parasites that hitch a ride on the lips of whale sharks store enough dietary information to help scientists manage the species ongoing conservation Researchers at The University of Western Australia and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) tracked 72 whale sharks in WA’s Ningaloo Reef region over six years and found the ‘copepod’ […]
Alliance tyres are the ideal choice for all farm operations
Alliance tyres is a trusted partner delivering the latest technology in application-specific tyres for increased load and lower soil compaction Alliance is a leading global name in the farming tyre segment and has been at the forefront of tyre technology since the 1950’s. Alliance has a strong presence in the agricultural industry and is one […]
Faresin has developed into feed mixer experts
Faresin make the task of preparing the perfect ration and feeding out more efficient with large self-propelled or trailed models From large-scale self-propelled models for feedlots to quick and nimble models for small to medium farm operations there is a Faresin feed mixer to suit every operation. Faresin’s self-propelled and trailed mixers have been well-established […]
Australian Rural Leadership Program Course 31 is about to open
See how GRDC supports a Kangaroo Island agronomist to grow leadership skills from the Course 30 applications Kangaroo Island agronomist and grain grower Jenny Stanton was selected as the Grains Research and Development Corporation-supported scholar for the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) Course 30. GRDC invests in research, development and extension on behalf of Australian […]
Syngenta and FMC announce breakthrough to control grass weed in rice
First herbicide with a novel mode of action in over three decades is set to be a game changer for millions of rice farmers Syngenta Crop Protection and FMC Corporation have formed an agreement to bring to market a breakthrough technology to control grass weeds in rice in Asia. The new active ingredient Tetflupyrolimet, discovered and […]
Winter crop planting for season 2023-24 off to a good start
Good autumn rain in most cropping regions has provided an ideal start for planting this year’s winter crops Planting of the 2023-24 winter crop is well underway with growers taking advantage of good soil moisture conditions. Early planted crops have germinated well and are off to a good start. However, growers are watching closely as […]
Fruit grown locally holds the key to citrus disease resistance
Citrus fruits native to Australia hold the key to ward off the invasive effect of HBL currently attacking growing areas across the US and Africa A comprehensive map of the genome of a native lime species that is resistant to a devastating citrus disease could be the key to preventing that disease from entering Australia. […]
Diesel Dirt and Turf 2023 produces another winning Expo
Hands-on demonstrations along with static displays of current release equipment were the big drawcard at DDT 2023 With Western Sydney turning on spectacular autumn weather, the 2023 National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo was kicked off by Chris Moroz of Gold Sponsor Komatsu. Many exhibitors had put huge effort into dressing up their stands to […]
Avocado trade expected to grow in an increasingly competitive market
The once hard to sell thick skinned Avocado with greasy content is finding favour in several world markets with our own exports booming With Avocados becoming popular in trendy sandwich bars and Bistros it backs up forecasts the global Avocado trade will continue to grow in the next few years. However, there is a major […]
OJA Tractor is chosen as the world badge for Mahindra expansion
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd is introducing the OJA tractor to take the company into the global market with a range of sub-compacts to large utility models Mahindra Tractors, part of the farm equipment sector at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M), has introduced OJA as the brand name for its new future-ready range of tractors with […]