Cropping Briefs
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
Aussie grain industry market access expands with Grain Sustainability Certification Scheme
The Australian Oilseeds Federation has developed a Grain Sustainability Certification Scheme to help grain growers expand access to international markets. The scheme was made possible
Eight industry resources and online export system open key markets for avocado growers
Australian avocado growers are strengthening export processes and learning about market access opportunities because of $109,176 in grants under the Package Assisting Small Exporters (PASE)
Deadly viruses detected in seeds from overseas at an alarming rate
A range of vegetable and fruit viruses have been detected in seeds from overseas, demonstrating the significant biosecurity risks that illegal seed imports can pose.
Biochar is a waste product that can reduce farm carbon and stall climate change
A simple product made from urban, agriculture and forestry waste has the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of current farming practises, an international review
Farmers can now apply for $10,000 mouse bait rebate through RAA
NSW Farmers are encouraging farmers to apply now for mouse bait rebates of up to $10,000 per farm business through the Rural Assistance Authority website.
Common wheat disease Strobilurin resistance in Septoria tritici blotch confirmed in SA
Wheat growers are being urged to monitor the effectiveness of fungicides this season after the common wheat disease, Septoria tritici blotch (STB), was discovered to
AEGIC opens up Indonesia-Australia trade catalyst for increased exports
AEGIC welcomes the establishment of Katalis, a new economic co-operation hub between Indonesia and Australia which will help drive grain trade between the two countries. Katalis