Resurrection plant may hold clues for drought tolerant crops
A rare Orpheus plant found in mountainous reaches of Bulgaria can tolerate drying out for prolonged periods and then rapidly restore itself The rare Haberlea rhodopensis plant that can ‘resurrect’ itself after prolonged periods without water could hold clues to improve drought resistance in crops. Dr Monika Murcha and Dr Aneta Ivanova, from The University […]
Grain and Livestock records could be broken if the rain stops now
Most farmers expected to leave the slippery muddy conditions they endured throughout winter far behind but malingering spring precipitation is reinforcing nature is the boss Grain growers and livestock producers find themselves facing a minor quandary as to what brand of umbrella to buy as the wet winter unfolds into a storm laden spring. And […]
Syngenta launches world first commercial digital tool to detect harmful nematodes
Brazilian soybean growers will be first to use the tool to fight pests currently causing up to 30% yield loss Harmful nematodes that feed on roots of plants can cause major damage to crops, causing billions of dollars in damage. Syngenta Crop Protection is launching the world’s first commercial digital solution to diagnose infestations of […]
Rutherglen bug samples sought for a dynamic that needs cracking
Grain growers and agronomists are being encouraged to report any sightings of Rutherglen bug (RGB) Growers are urged to report sightings of Rutherglen bug (RGB) or register to submit samples of the insect to provide a path to manage future pest strategies. Rutherglen bug is a migratory native species that causes occasional but significant damage to the grains industry. […]
John Deere CH960 harvester maximises results for busy family operation
It became a game changer as the twin row John Deere CH9 Series Cane harvester powered through Far North Queensland crushing season In what was a challenging and typically wet Far North Queensland harvest last year, the Condon family took advantage of the innovative design of the recently released John Deere CH960 to maximise harvesting […]
Retrofit for diesel engines cuts emissions by more than 85% and its designed right here
This hydrogen hybrid fuel system invented by the UNSW Sydney could be retrofitted to a tractor in just a couple of months once a commercial backer comes on board The cost savings will be enormous with engineers from UNSW Sydney successfully converting a diesel engine to run as a hydrogen-diesel hybrid engine – reducing CO2 emissions […]
FireTrac system enables farmers to support Fire Services in bushfire fights
A firefighting pilot turned inventor will help the bushfire fight in the coming season with an innovative system that can turn every tractor into a fire engine instantly Nick Davis is a pilot who has fought blazes across the globe and his experience has led him to a position where he will help with bushfire […]
Norco confirms the Lismore Ice Cream factory will re-open for business
A flood wiped out the livelihood of many locals when the Norco Ice Cream factory in Lismore NSW was forced to close in February 2022 but now its back bigger than ever Norco, the oldest and largest dairy co-operative, has announced long awaited and much hoped for plans to rebuild its heritage listed, Lismore ice […]
Lupin research project finding released with growers expected to benefit
Results from a two-year project to help lupin growers maximise establishment, yields and grain quality and reduce incidence of split seed has been released The information Lupin growers have been anticipating to improve yields comes from the results of this is three year study, now available in a podcast and video from the Grains Research and Development Corporation […]
Inmarsat Enterprise makes advances in cost-effective connectivity for heavy equipment telematics
Steven Tompkins gives an insight into market development of the product range from Inmarsat Enterprise a specialist in supplying remote connectivity for farmers The connectivity of vehicles in remote operations is becoming ever more necessary to achieve operational efficiencies and transition to greater autonomy. This is particularly true for high-value machines operating in industries like […]