Cropping News
Forecasts hold steady for a bumper winter grain crop
Growers are on track for a major recovery in grain production, with the winter harvest set to come in at above-average levels. The rosy forecast
LINX Cargo Care Group opens a transport route for grain growers
In a season with grain storage bursting at the seams LINX is offering central west growers a much needed transport lifeline
Aphids are in demand for a pest research project
Aphids are a wanted species as researchers call out to growers and agronomists to help locate clusters for use in a pest management project
Hay producers are given a plan that will save nutrients for next season
Evidence shows that cutting a crop for hay can affect future nutritional values in the paddock next season – here is the solution.
Canola crops benefit from adding genes to combat heat stress
More growers could turn to Canola if research currently underway results in seed varieties better suited to hotter conditions
Vegetable growers come out on top with export assistance in Federal Budget
AUSVEG, the peak industry body for the Australian vegetable industry, has welcomed the Government’s support of the vegetable growing industry and horticulture businesses in the 2020/2021 Federal Budget.
GSI grain storage also leads in handling and drying
GSI has rapidly expanded its local operation to supply silos from 3 to 30,000 tonnes with the industry’s largest range of grain drying and conditioning products
Househam offers limited edition Air Ride Xtra advanced sprayer
The Househam Air Ride Xtra SP Sprayer with an easily managed 4000 capacity tank has everything you need in a special build for row croppers
Briefs
Breeding program to strengthen $590 million chickpea export industry
A national chickpea breeding program has been launched under the banner of Chickpea Breeding Australia, to be based in Tamworth NSW. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has launched
MTA Queensland announces changing of the guard as Dr Brett Dale steps down
In 1929 Australia was in the middle of a revolution that would alter the landscape in a way that could not be imagined . . . the car revolution. More
Australian malting barley adds a winning taste to Vietnamese beer
With Vietnam’s malting barley imports set to nearly double by 2030, the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) is engaging with Vietnamese brewers and maltsters to ensure Australia maintains a
GRDC directors will oversee $174 million in grain levies and gov matched funds
Of the seven directors appointed for the next Grains Research Development Corporation (GRDC) three-year term that commenced on 1 October 2020 three are reappointments and four are new appointees. “The
A self-assessment tool to initiate drought resilience is needed in the bush
The Australian Government in seeking a service provider to deliver the Drought Resilience Self-Assessment Tool (DR SAT). DR SAT will then provide the gathered drought information online drought for primary
Rural Australian’s given access to just launched mental health helpline technology
Thousands of rural Australians in crisis could benefit from the launch of a charity’s technology that can reduce the time it takes to select and contact a suitable mental health
Organic produce exports expected to increase through free webinars
A $100,000 Australian Government grant will be used by Australian Organic Ltd to support trade of organic products through a national education program focussed on access to the UK and
Natural pest control association gains strength from BioProtection Global coming on board
The CABI BioProtection Portal is a ground-breaking online bioprotection resource, available on four continents that has strengthened its ability to promote the worldwide adoption of natural pest control by welcoming