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Government APVMA board move slammed

Government APVMA board move slammed

The government's move to introduce a governance board to the APVMA and make industry pay for it has been slammed by CropLife.

Drone attack sparks concern over fuel reserves

Drone attack sparks concern over fuel reserves

Australia's grains industry is calling for a serious look at our nation's fuel reserves in light of the drone attack on Saudi oil plants.

GM legislation debate heats up

GM legislation debate heats up

The environmental and organics sector support a disallowance motion for changes to the gene technology act, but other farm groups do not.

National crop has September blues

National crop has September blues

There is some serious downside risk to current national crop projections, due to heavy frosts and dry conditions.

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Government APVMA board move slammed

Government APVMA board move slammed

The government's move to introduce a governance board to the APVMA and make industry pay for it has been slammed by CropLife.

Research assesses grain bag effectiveness

Research assesses grain bag effectiveness

Research has concluded that for the short-term, grain bags are an effective and useful tool.

National crop has September blues

National crop has September blues

There is some serious downside risk to current national crop projections, due to heavy frosts and dry conditions.

GM legislation debate heats up

GM legislation debate heats up

The environmental and organics sector support a disallowance motion for changes to the gene technology act, but other farm groups do not.

Research assesses grain bag effectiveness

Research assesses grain bag effectiveness

Research has concluded that for the short-term, grain bags are an effective and useful tool.

Supply chain the key to market challenges

Supply chain the key to market challenges

Australia's barley industry will need major supply chain investments, as well as ongoing improvement of its farm practices to keep up with its market competitors.

Focus turns to Aussie crop prospects for marketing lead

Focus turns to Aussie crop prospects for marketing lead

All eyes are on the Aussie crop over the critical next six week period, with grain markets set to take a lead from what happens.

Topical speakers set for WMG Field Day

Topical speakers set for WMG Field Day

The West Midlands Group's annual Spring Field Day will showcase the latest agronomic trials and agribusiness updates at the event at Dandaragan on Tuesday, September 24.

Drone attack sparks concern over fuel reserves

Drone attack sparks concern over fuel reserves

Australia's grains industry is calling for a serious look at our nation's fuel reserves in light of the drone attack on Saudi oil plants.

Focus turns to Aussie crop prospects for marketing lead

Focus turns to Aussie crop prospects for marketing lead

All eyes are on the Aussie crop over the critical next six week period, with grain markets set to take a lead from what happens.

Kazakhstan increasing trade ties with China

Kazakhstan increasing trade ties with China

The Kazakhstan Ministry of Agriculture said it expected to export about seven million tonnes of grain and flour in the 2019/20 marketing year.

GM legislation debate heats up

GM legislation debate heats up

The environmental and organics sector support a disallowance motion for changes to the gene technology act, but other farm groups do not.

Topical speakers set for WMG Field Day

Topical speakers set for WMG Field Day

The West Midlands Group's annual Spring Field Day will showcase the latest agronomic trials and agribusiness updates at the event at Dandaragan on Tuesday, September 24.

National crop has September blues

National crop has September blues

There is some serious downside risk to current national crop projections, due to heavy frosts and dry conditions.

Drone attack sparks concern over fuel reserves

Drone attack sparks concern over fuel reserves

Australia's grains industry is calling for a serious look at our nation's fuel reserves in light of the drone attack on Saudi oil plants.

Kazakhstan increasing trade ties with China

Kazakhstan increasing trade ties with China

The Kazakhstan Ministry of Agriculture said it expected to export about seven million tonnes of grain and flour in the 2019/20 marketing year.

Destocking pushes ag export values to record highs

Destocking pushes ag export values to record highs

We've hit a record for ag exports but it is a bittersweet milestone, as much of the gains have been made due to destocking.

Destocking pushes ag export values to record highs

New research project develops a wheat tolerant barley

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Fertilizer Australia names environmental award winners

Fertilizer Australia names environmental award winners

Incitec Pivot has been acknowledged for its environmental pursuits.

Natural predators key to beating crop pests

Natural predators key to beating crop pests

Vegetable growers are wanted to help investigate beneficial insects.

Perfection Fresh commits to quality management software

Perfection Fresh commits to quality management software

Shoppers will be able to get information on demand on Perfection Fresh products.

Almond tech wiz wins food safety award

Almond tech wiz wins food safety award

Riverland Almonds' Hayley Pfeifer won the Leaders of the Future award at APAC.

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Movement of oversize and overmass vehicles

Movement of oversize and overmass vehicles

In recent months, Main Roads has worked with agricultural industry peak bodies, in an effort to ensure the agricultural industry understood and complied with the legal requirements associated with the movement of oversize/over-mass agricultural vehicles.

Quad injuries increase despite safety campaigns

Quad injuries increase despite safety campaigns

Serious injuries involving quad bikes continue to increase in New Zealand despite greater awareness of quad bike safety, according to research released late last month.

Spot-spraying system showcased at Field Days

Spot-spraying system showcased at Field Days

McIntosh Distribution showcased the new WeedSeeker 2 spot-spraying system at the recent Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days.

Testing delivers new large square baler

Testing delivers new large square baler

KUHN'S latest large square baler has been released to the Australian market after extensive testing last year.

Quad injuries increase despite safety campaigns

Quad injuries increase despite safety campaigns

Serious injuries involving quad bikes continue to increase in New Zealand despite greater awareness of quad bike safety, according to research released late last month.

New Case IH header unveiled

New Case IH header unveiled

CASE IH unveiled its new 50 Series combine harvester at the Boekeman Machinery display at the recent Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days.

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

From Central Queensland to Western Australia, graingrowers with a crop to harvest are going "bigger" to save time and money.

Forget sales targets, just focus on handling the big dry

Forget sales targets, just focus on handling the big dry

Working in agriculture is all about having the right work ethic, and rolling with the seasonal punches, says Pete McCann

JCB wheeled loader ready for demos

JCB wheeled loader ready for demos

Boekeman Machinery Northam has started an on-farm demonstration program to showcase the latest JCB wheeled loader.

New Case IH header unveiled

New Case IH header unveiled

CASE IH unveiled its new 50 Series combine harvester at the Boekeman Machinery display at the recent Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days.

Testing delivers new large square baler

Testing delivers new large square baler

KUHN'S latest large square baler has been released to the Australian market after extensive testing last year.

Forget sales targets, just focus on handling the big dry

Forget sales targets, just focus on handling the big dry

Working in agriculture is all about having the right work ethic, and rolling with the seasonal punches, says Pete McCann

Spot-spraying system showcased at Field Days

Spot-spraying system showcased at Field Days

McIntosh Distribution showcased the new WeedSeeker 2 spot-spraying system at the recent Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days.

JCB wheeled loader ready for demos

JCB wheeled loader ready for demos

Boekeman Machinery Northam has started an on-farm demonstration program to showcase the latest JCB wheeled loader.

CNH buys AgDNA to expand farm software push offering

CNH buys AgDNA to expand farm software push offering

The Case IH and New Holland farm machinery stable as acquired comprehensive farm management information software system, AgDNA

Rhodes Ridley a tank of a truck

Rhodes Ridley a tank of a truck

Trachmach member Perry Joyce, Boyup Brook, debuted the famed Rhodes Ridley truck at the recent Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days.

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

From Central Queensland to Western Australia, graingrowers with a crop to harvest are going "bigger" to save time and money.