Cropping News
Versatile Lemken Karat 9 cultivator
DeltaCut shares offer ultra-shallow tillage on Lemken’s Karat 9 cultivator Lemken’s Karat 9 intensive cultivator has been used successfully all over the world for many
Goldacres G6 Series 2 takes local maker past world standard
Order now as the uptake of the Goldacres G6 Series 2 has been overwhelming with excellent feedback from dealer groups as to the positive growers
Schinckel Opener Series rake is a game changer
Since its introduction, the front-mounted Opener Series rake from Schinckel Hayrakes has proven to be a game changer in the hay cropping business.
Croplands WEED-IT helps dryland farmer target weeds on fallow land
Croplands WEED-IT 7000 spot sprayer targets hard-to-kill weeds in paddocks left fallow to build up soil moisture.
Vineyard of the Year award pins up Top 50 Finalists from 6000 grape growers
The Vineyard of the Year award is a national initiative of Young Gun of Wine, shining a light on our best vineyards
Winter crop harvest reveals a near record 51.5 million tonnes haul
The 2020-21 winter crop harvest expectations are being met as deliveries to depots are expected to peak around 51.5 million tonnes.
Best Wines in the World judged at International Wine Challenge 2020
The International Wine Challenge, the world’s most influential and rigorously judged wine competition, has announced its 30 best wines
AUSVEG appoints leading SA potato and vegetable grower Renee Pye to the Board
AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for the vegetable and potato growing industries, has announced the appointment of Renee Pye from South Australia as a Grower Director on its Board.
Briefs
China’s commodity imports show strong demand
China’s commodity imports for November suggest demand is strong; with most sectors recording a solid bounce from October. But high import volumes in late 2019 pushed some annual growth rates
Live animal export inspector-general reappointed
The primary role of the IGLAE is to undertake independent audit and review functions of the live animal exports trade and provide assurance, including greater transparency on the systems and
CBA moving European HQ to Amsterdam
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is shifting its European HQ from London to Amsterdam in a move it says will allow it to provide better access to European markets for its
Plastic waste exports banned but pollution remains a major problem
Australia’s peak marine conservation body has welcomed the passing of new Federal laws that will end the practice of shipping Australia’s waste overseas. The Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020
Drought recovery freight initiatives ease tension for harvesters
The 2020/21 NSW grain harvest is one of the largest harvests in many years, and as a result the NSW Government is working to ensure freight will run as smoothly
GRDC invites grain growers to Summer Session meetups in January
If you are a grain grower looking forward to a hard-earned break by the coast in January, but have time for a quick catch-up, you’re invited. The Grains Research and
Newell Highway upgrade open for Christmas traffic
A major upgrade to the heavily trafficked freight route between Mungle Back Creek and Boggabillaw has opened in time for the Christmas break
Coles adds more support to long term contracts for WA Dairy farmers
Coles will meet with Western Australian dairy farmers in coming weeks to discuss opportunities to invest in on-farm sustainability initiatives, as a part of new direct sourcing agreements for Coles