Cropping Briefs
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
Growers urged to check crops for mouse damage and consider baiting
Western Australian grain growers are being urged to ‘walk through paddocks’ to check for mouse activity and crop damage to determine whether they need to
Local wine export pivots from China into markets that like a drop
A research report confirms that China’s anti-dumping duties have seriously disrupted the Australia’s wine trade, ranging from 116 to 218% and will cause China’s imports
Best soil practices boosted by Soil CRC grant 0f $431,000 and four soil surveys
Southern Cross University’s Dr Hanabeth Luke has gathered a truckload of insights about good soil management after four soil surveys, thousands of responses and countless
Australian Nut Industry Council awarded $550,000 to assist with market expansion
The Australian Nut Industry Council (ANIC) has received a $550,000 grant from the Australian Government to implement a trade and market access expansion program. The
Cotton marketers awarded a $692,456 grant to identify export markets
The Australian Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) and Cotton Australia (CA) have received a $692,456 grant from the Australian Government to develop and implement a strategy