CSIRO upgraded research facilities will give Aussie cotton a boost
The $25 million upgrade to CSIRO’s cotton research facilities is expected to increase the value of cotton cropping across all states CSIRO shows it has plenty of faith in the local Cotton industry as the research organisation unveiled a $25 million upgrade to its Myall Vale site in NSW with new facilities to support cutting-edge […]
Oat rust study worth $million aims to reduce crop losses
Industry research to tackle oat rust will be led by Professor Robert Park backed by an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant worth $928,845 The University of Sydney will lead an industry study that aims to reduce the impact of damaging crown rust, a fungal pathogen affecting Australian oat production. World-renowned crop disease expert Professor Robert Park will lead […]
Norco partners with NFF for first ever farmer well being study
Norco and NFF want farmers to take part in a survey that takes about 5 minutes to complete and closes this Friday 17 Feb – link can be found here Norco is the oldest and largest 100% farmer-owned dairy co-operative and has partnered with the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) to conduct this first-of-its-kind study into Australian […]
CropScan 3300H On Combine grain analyser now fitted to John Deere X9 Combines
CropScanAg and John Deere Operations Centre have formed an API connection that enables files to be uploaded into a cab mounted CropScan 3300H Touch Screen PC As a result, the CropScan 3300H On Combine Grain Analyser provides real-time information to the operator. This includes analysis of protein, moisture, oil, starch and fibre data for wheat, […]
Telstra failing vulnerable customers says Leader of The Nationals
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud is calling for changes to Telstra’s Universal Service Obligation (USO) Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud is calling for changes to Telstra’s Universal Service Obligation (USO), following what he says are repeated failings of Telstra to help vulnerable customers. According to David Littleproud, an Australian Communications and Media Authority […]
Henty Machinery Field days will celebrate 60 years with a show stopper
It’s a milestone event in planning for the committee of the 2023 Henty Machinery Field Days with 60th anniversary celebrations running from 19 to 21 September Over the decades, the Henty Machinery field days not-for-profit co-operative has garnered a reputation for kick-starting the last quarter of the agricultural calendar in southern NSW and northern Victoria. […]
Nutrient Classic is a wrap with a $17 million record for horse sales
The 2023 Nutrien Classic has generated more than $17.09 million from 583 sale horses with an average of just over $32,000 each The Nutrien Classic has wrapped up for 2023, and what an event it was. It played host to Australia’s premier campdraft competition, with a performance horse sale thrown in for good measure and […]
Breakthrough method claims to reduce fertiliser input for growers
A seven-year trial has devised a method that determines the ideal fertiliser application for wheat crops without sacrificing yield or protein content The results of a seven-year study have revealed a method that can determine the ideal fertiliser application for wheat crops. An added advantage is that this method does not sacrifice yield or protein […]
AgSmart Expo 2023 to be held in Victoria for the first time
All farmers interested in techno solutions will be heading for the Bendigo Exhibition Centre in regional Victoria for the AgSmart Expo 2023 This year the AgSmart Expo will move to a new location at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre and will be across two days, from 20 to 21 April. AgSmart Expo is currently the only […]
Missing plant species identified from social media posts
Everyday Aussies posted their pics on social media only for scientists to discover the missing plants they have been searching for Scientists have identified six new or rediscovered Western Australian plant species from photos taken and uploaded to the internet by members of the public, including a nature photographer from Jurien Bay WA, a pair […]