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Straw demand set to continue

Straw demand set to continue

The unprecedented demand for straw for use as animal feed is set to continue.

Crops emerge after late season break

Crops emerge after late season break

If the 2019 cropping program can mirror that of last year it should be a good one for Cowcowing farmer Campbell Jones.

Grains industry looks to do more on health and safety

Grains industry looks to do more on health and safety

Working in the grains industry isn't all sitting in an air-conditioned cabin, there are still a number of major safety risks to manage.

Low winter rainfall part of long-term pattern

Low winter rainfall part of long-term pattern

This year's below average winter rainfall in eastern Australia is part of a drying pattern over winter over the past 20 years.

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Straw demand set to continue

Straw demand set to continue

The unprecedented demand for straw for use as animal feed is set to continue.

Drought now officially our worst on record

Drought now officially our worst on record

BOM data now rates the current dry through the Murray Darling Basin as the worst on record.

Expert advice from storage webinars

Expert advice from storage webinars

The GRDC has come to the aid of growers interested in learning more about grain storage but lacking the time or ability to get to a workshop.

Low winter rainfall part of long-term pattern

Low winter rainfall part of long-term pattern

This year's below average winter rainfall in eastern Australia is part of a drying pattern over winter over the past 20 years.

Drought now officially our worst on record

Drought now officially our worst on record

BOM data now rates the current dry through the Murray Darling Basin as the worst on record.

Biofortification project a winner

Biofortification project a winner

A project improving the nutritional profile of staple crops such as rice, maize and cassava is kicking goals.

Ongoing dry to hit wheat export potential

Ongoing dry to hit wheat export potential

The drought and below average national wheat production is meaning other destinations are filling the gaps supplying wheat to SE Asia.

Crops emerge after late season break

Crops emerge after late season break

If the 2019 cropping program can mirror that of last year it should be a good one for Cowcowing farmer Campbell Jones.

Grains industry looks to do more on health and safety

Grains industry looks to do more on health and safety

Working in the grains industry isn't all sitting in an air-conditioned cabin, there are still a number of major safety risks to manage.

Ongoing dry to hit wheat export potential

Ongoing dry to hit wheat export potential

The drought and below average national wheat production is meaning other destinations are filling the gaps supplying wheat to SE Asia.

Manganese deficiency in lupins returns

Manganese deficiency in lupins returns

LUPIN growers, particularly those in the Geraldton port zone, are encouraged to assess their crops for manganese deficiency - a problem which has resurfaced in recent years.

Low winter rainfall part of long-term pattern

Low winter rainfall part of long-term pattern

This year's below average winter rainfall in eastern Australia is part of a drying pattern over winter over the past 20 years.

Crops emerge after late season break

Crops emerge after late season break

If the 2019 cropping program can mirror that of last year it should be a good one for Cowcowing farmer Campbell Jones.

Expert advice from storage webinars

Expert advice from storage webinars

The GRDC has come to the aid of growers interested in learning more about grain storage but lacking the time or ability to get to a workshop.

Grains industry looks to do more on health and safety

Grains industry looks to do more on health and safety

Working in the grains industry isn't all sitting in an air-conditioned cabin, there are still a number of major safety risks to manage.

Manganese deficiency in lupins returns

Manganese deficiency in lupins returns

LUPIN growers, particularly those in the Geraldton port zone, are encouraged to assess their crops for manganese deficiency - a problem which has resurfaced in recent years.

2019 winter crop a mixed bag

2019 winter crop a mixed bag

There is a big gap between the haves and have nots in terms of winter crop potential this year.

2019 winter crop a mixed bag

Northern grain users set to see more supply

Host of opportunities to learn at IG Ballarat

Weed Smart week aims to get management right

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Coles aligns with unions for safer workers

Coles aligns with unions for safer workers

Coles is working with key unions to help stamp out work exploitation.

Keeping Australia's bees free from broken wing disorders

Keeping Australia's bees free from broken wing disorders

The spread of Varroa mites has brought much higher levels of Deformed Wing Virus to honeybee colonies

Yield is 'tying up' seed capital

Yield is 'tying up' seed capital

Opinion: Tie Up Farming sensors to monitor yield loss

Probiotic bees study shows promise

Probiotic bees study shows promise

High levels of gut bacteria in honeybees could mean healthier and more productive hives.

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Precision features are underutilised

Precision features are underutilised

Case IH believe a cross-platform strategy is the way forward

Shaun powers up SLR Tractors and Machinery dealership

Shaun powers up SLR Tractors and Machinery dealership

SLR Tractors and Machinery dealer principal Shaun Robinson had an in-depth discussion with Farm Weekly at his Baldivis premises recently.

New rural alliance focused on safety

New rural alliance focused on safety

Rural Safety and Health Alliance starts with a blank slate

Precision agriculture adoption on the up

Precision agriculture adoption on the up

Harvesting data is the key to precision farming

Shaun powers up SLR Tractors and Machinery dealership

Shaun powers up SLR Tractors and Machinery dealership

SLR Tractors and Machinery dealer principal Shaun Robinson had an in-depth discussion with Farm Weekly at his Baldivis premises recently.

Precision comes of age

Precision comes of age

SST Australia was purchased by Proagrica last year, what does this mean for the future of precision agriculture?

Arm the farmers with information

Arm the farmers with information

Elders believe collaboration is the missing link in precision agriculture

Tractor safety a priority

Tractor safety a priority

Farm Safe urges farmers to be aware hazards related to tractors and machinery on farm.

Over-width laws spin industry wheels

Over-width laws spin industry wheels

Amendments to the Heavy Vehicles Agricultural Pilot Authorisation should be put on hold until a comprehensive information session with peak grower groups and farmers can be carried out.

Precision comes of age

Precision comes of age

SST Australia was purchased by Proagrica last year, what does this mean for the future of precision agriculture?

Precision agriculture adoption on the up

Precision agriculture adoption on the up

Harvesting data is the key to precision farming

Tractor safety a priority

Tractor safety a priority

Farm Safe urges farmers to be aware hazards related to tractors and machinery on farm.

New rural alliance focused on safety

New rural alliance focused on safety

Rural Safety and Health Alliance starts with a blank slate

Over-width laws spin industry wheels

Over-width laws spin industry wheels

Amendments to the Heavy Vehicles Agricultural Pilot Authorisation should be put on hold until a comprehensive information session with peak grower groups and farmers can be carried out.

Brandon is the new face at CNH Industrial

CNH Industrial has announced a restructure of its agricultural machinery business in Australia and New Zealand, with the appointment of a new leader across both the Case IH and New Holland Agriculture brands.

Safe Hands: Calls to ban kids from quads

Safe Hands: Calls to ban kids from quads

Kidsafe are lobbying for age-based laws to prevent kids getting on quads

Arm the farmers with information

Arm the farmers with information

Elders believe collaboration is the missing link in precision agriculture