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Dalgrains into administration

Dalgrains into administration

Another grain trader is in trouble, with Dalgrains being placed into voluntary administration

More wheat shipments on their way

More wheat shipments on their way

Two more wheat import permits have been granted by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.

Manildra says imported wheat needed to keep plant running

Manildra says imported wheat needed to keep plant running

Manildra Group has said imported Canadian wheat is needed to safeguard the immediate future of its Nowra starch and gluten plant.

Seeding program continues at Kweda

Seeding program continues at Kweda

KWEDA farmer Alan Manton has this week finished planting lupins as he pushes on with his seeding program.

Grains

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Ignition scholarship applications are open

Ignition scholarship applications are open

Budding entrepreneurs with an idea that would benefit the Western Australian grains industry are encouraged to apply for a scholarship to attend the prestigious Curtin Ignition innovation accelerator program.

Seeding program continues at Kweda

Seeding program continues at Kweda

KWEDA farmer Alan Manton has this week finished planting lupins as he pushes on with his seeding program.

Feed sector also looking at grain imports

Feed sector also looking at grain imports

The livestock sector is conducting a research project into grain devitalisation with a view to being able to bring grain imports upcountry.

Manildra says imported wheat needed to keep plant running

Manildra says imported wheat needed to keep plant running

Manildra Group has said imported Canadian wheat is needed to safeguard the immediate future of its Nowra starch and gluten plant.

Seeding program continues at Kweda

Seeding program continues at Kweda

KWEDA farmer Alan Manton has this week finished planting lupins as he pushes on with his seeding program.

COGGO boosts research funding

COGGO boosts research funding

A call for a new round of research projects to benefit WA grain growers has been announced by the Council of Grain Grower Organisations Limited.

Import permit shows need for better stocks info

Import permit shows need for better stocks info

The lack of visible grain stocks information means no one can get a clear idea of whether Australia really requires imported wheat.

Dalgrains into administration

Dalgrains into administration

Another grain trader is in trouble, with Dalgrains being placed into voluntary administration

More wheat shipments on their way

More wheat shipments on their way

Two more wheat import permits have been granted by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.

Import permit shows need for better stocks info

Import permit shows need for better stocks info

The lack of visible grain stocks information means no one can get a clear idea of whether Australia really requires imported wheat.

Farm sector focus turns back to climate risk management

Farm sector focus turns back to climate risk management

Farm lobby groups are once again looking at farm income protection systems in earnest.

Manildra says imported wheat needed to keep plant running

Manildra says imported wheat needed to keep plant running

Manildra Group has said imported Canadian wheat is needed to safeguard the immediate future of its Nowra starch and gluten plant.

Dalgrains into administration

Dalgrains into administration

Another grain trader is in trouble, with Dalgrains being placed into voluntary administration

Feed sector also looking at grain imports

Feed sector also looking at grain imports

The livestock sector is conducting a research project into grain devitalisation with a view to being able to bring grain imports upcountry.

More wheat shipments on their way

More wheat shipments on their way

Two more wheat import permits have been granted by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.

Farm sector focus turns back to climate risk management

Farm sector focus turns back to climate risk management

Farm lobby groups are once again looking at farm income protection systems in earnest.

Focus on micronutrients for macro returns

Focus on micronutrients for macro returns

A two-year project with Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investment, led by the Liebe Group, aims to determine the requirements for and benefits of micronutrient foliar application in medium-to-low rainfall areas of WA's Northern Agricultural Region.

Focus on micronutrients for macro returns

Import regulations have not been changed

Grower unrest mounts over wheat imports

Cold front delivers mixed rain results

Horticulture

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Young growers vie for top award

Young growers vie for top award

Eight finalists have been announced for the Corteva Young Grower of the Year.

Banana growers gather on the Goldy

Banana growers gather on the Goldy

The Australian Banana Industry Congress is happening in Qld.

Study explores IPM bug effects

Study explores IPM bug effects

What is the impact of new pesticides on our beneficial arthropods?

Bravo launches gift box

Bravo launches gift box

Bravo Apples are now available as a present to give to the health conscious.

Machinery

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Mechanisation moving in on cane cutters

Mechanisation moving in on cane cutters

The Samart Grasshopper is helping to mechanise cane harvest in developing agriculture

NZ Coroner finds quad bike protection may have saved dairy worker

NZ Coroner finds quad bike protection may have saved dairy worker

A New Zealand coroners report looks at Australian safety reccomendations

Stoll joins O'Connors offering

Stoll joins O'Connors offering

O'Connors partner with Aussie spray technology company Stoll Boomsprays

Section control enhances seeding at Amelup

Section control enhances seeding at Amelup

The Moir family at Amelup in the Great Southern already is achieving five per cent crop input savings since moving to section control with their seeding system last year and is now targeting further significant efficiencies ahead.

NZ Coroner finds quad bike protection may have saved dairy worker

NZ Coroner finds quad bike protection may have saved dairy worker

A New Zealand coroners report looks at Australian safety reccomendations

Farming systems sowing seeds of change

Farming systems sowing seeds of change

New Flexi-Coil precision air cart

Red herring helmets, kids on quads and roll over protection

Red herring helmets, kids on quads and roll over protection

Quad war: Honda accuse National Farmers Federation of misleading farmers

New faces at machinery dealerships

New faces at machinery dealerships

There are some new faces at machinery dealerships across the Wheatbelt.

Vicon adds more muscle to hay balers

Vicon adds more muscle to hay balers

PFG Australia is expanding the Vicon variable baler range, following three years of success with its RV5116 model.

Farming systems sowing seeds of change

Farming systems sowing seeds of change

New Flexi-Coil precision air cart

Section control enhances seeding at Amelup

Section control enhances seeding at Amelup

The Moir family at Amelup in the Great Southern already is achieving five per cent crop input savings since moving to section control with their seeding system last year and is now targeting further significant efficiencies ahead.

New faces at machinery dealerships

New faces at machinery dealerships

There are some new faces at machinery dealerships across the Wheatbelt.

Stoll joins O'Connors offering

Stoll joins O'Connors offering

O'Connors partner with Aussie spray technology company Stoll Boomsprays

Vicon adds more muscle to hay balers

Vicon adds more muscle to hay balers

PFG Australia is expanding the Vicon variable baler range, following three years of success with its RV5116 model.

Unlocking your machines potential

Unlocking your machines potential

John Deere's latest upgrade to CommandCenter unlocks automation features

Planters are hitting the road

Planters are hitting the road

Gason release a narrow fold planter

Red herring helmets, kids on quads and roll over protection

Red herring helmets, kids on quads and roll over protection

Quad war: Honda accuse National Farmers Federation of misleading farmers