Cropping News
John Deere CP770 Cotton Picker and CS770 Stripper grab attention
Cotton growers now have access to the most productive harvesters ever built with the launch of the CP770 Cotton Picker and CS770 Cotton Stripper by
Wet winter forces growers onto disease alert this season
A wetter-than-average start to the winter cropping season has become a double-edged sword for grain growers Experts from agronomists ranks are warning of an increased
Billions of honey bees kick off the start of pollination season
The almond flowering season has burst into full bloom with flowers being cross-pollinated by billions of honey bees moving pollen throughout the orchards Billions of
Carbon rich fertile soils created from organic nitrogen is getting closer
Crop production around the world struggles with declining soil health and it is taking some innovative solutions from local researchers to correct that situation Local
AGI SureTrack BinManager will maintain grain at maximum value
Once the crop is harvested the biggest challenge faced by growers with on-farm storage is to make sure the grain is kept in top condition
Hardi GEOSELECT has been launched and it changes everything you know about spraying
With the trend to saving thousands of dollars by selective spraying Hardi GEOSELECT is offering an approach that claims to reduce chemical bills by 90%
Krone Comprima CV 150 XC Plus baler wrapper is made for extreme conditions
Krone is offering uncompromised stability and in a strong build with the release of its Comprima CV 150 XC Plus baler wrapper The Comprima will
John Deere and University of Sydney collaborate on increased planting speed
Technology that will allow growers to plant at the fastest pace ever is being validated through a third party agreement made by John Deere and
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Climate change costing farmers $29,000 per farm each year report reveals
A recent report has examined the effects of current and possible future changes in climate on the profitability of local farms and it reveals it is costing farmers’ more money
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 be resistant to Group 11
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 – which means “catalyst” in
Indigenous Rangers celebrated on World Ranger Day as a way of thanks
On World Ranger Day we are celebrating the significant contribution our Indigenous Rangers make in protecting Australia from exotic pests and diseases. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud
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 start baiting programs this season.
Future Drought Fund opens grants for $34.2 million to deliver more resilience
Expressions of interest are invited for projects to manage and prepare for the impacts of drought through the Australian Government’s $5 billion Future Drought Fund (FDF). The Drought Resilience Innovation
Fish size study shows benefits of marine sanctuaries according to AMCS
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) says a study released today by researchers at the University of Western Australia (UWA) shows that larger fishes can be found in Australia’s no-take
Let the government know just how good or not your connection is
The Regional Telecommunications Review (the Review) is an opportunity for people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia to share their views and experiences using telecommunications