Cropping Briefs
Dr Martin Cole a food scientist has been appointed CEO of Wine Australia
The engagement of a new CEO will provide certainty for the organisation after a period of significant challenges, including COVID-19, drought and bushfires and a
AUSVEG says fruit and vegetable growers set to benefit from Agriculture Visa
AUSVEG, the peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed the signing of legislation by the Governor General for the Australian Agriculture Visa,
Supply disruptions force growers to lock in fertiliser early for season ahead
Widespread global disruption to supply is set to see farmers again move to lock in fertiliser and other inputs early for the season ahead, Rabobank
Record 23.2 million hectares sown to winter crops across the country
While the 2021-22 winter crop is once again forecast to be well above average, many industry pundits are predicting a 70% chance of an all-time
Extension of quarantine pathway provides some relief for horticulture producers
AUSVEG, the peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, welcomes the long-awaited announcement that the Victorian Government will extend the quarantine pathway with Tasmania
Mouse numbers could rise again this spring but there are programs that can help
Mouse numbers on farms could rise again, depending on rainfall in coming months, and as the weather warms into spring. Following good rainfall and a
Initiate a safer grain harvest for vehicles by using this easy nine step plan
The NHVR is urging everyone involved in this year’s grain harvest to have a heavy vehicle safety management check-up ahead of what is expected to
Call for urgent action to allow Pacific Islander workers to top up local labour shortage
AUSVEG VIC, Victoria’s peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, is calling for the urgent extension of the quarantining arrangement between Victoria and Tasmania
More effective control sought to beat off invasive snails and slugs
Several exotic snail and slug species of European origin have established in Australian cropping regions and become significant pests of grain crops. Slugs and snails
Creating drought resilient crops in the NT part of a 12 month trial costing $197,000
Through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Northern Territory farmers from Central Australia to Katherine are being invited to take part in trials of a
Producers regains freedom from bee pest Varroa jacobsoni
Australia has been declared officially free from the bee parasite, Varroa jacobsoni, following its successful eradication from Townsville Queensland. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia
Pacific Islands workers key to labour shortage of up to 24,000 for fruit and vegetable growers
Increasing the number of workers from the Pacific Islands and increasing Australia’s quarantine capacity are critical in ensuring Australia’s vegetable and potato growers have access