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SA grower on GPA board

SA grower on GPA board

Grain Producers Australia has elected its new SA director.

Trials compare different farming systems

Trials compare different farming systems

The project is aiming to compare the performance of five different farming systems in the eastern grainbelt, including regenerative practices, ag-tech innovations, district farm practice, permanent pasture and continuous cereal, over a 10-year period.

New method reduces soil carbon measurement costs for farmers by 90pc

New method reduces soil carbon measurement costs for farmers by 90pc

Agricultural experts have urged farmers to do their research and consider the potential risks before diving headfirst into the emerging carbon market.

International shortages fuel pulse rallies

International shortages fuel pulse rallies

International shortages have seen two pulse crops that often sell into stock feed markets make big price gains in the past month.

La Nina pushes EYCI even higher

La Nina pushes EYCI even higher

EYCI now at a new record of 1111c

No respite from rain as wet weather continues for eastern Australia

No respite from rain as wet weather continues for eastern Australia

Meteorologist Sarah Scully said the rain will affect New South Wales, Queensland, the ACT and parts of Victoria during the Bureau of Meteorology's severe weather update on Tuesday.

Alpaca breeders set up mill to address market gap

Alpaca breeders set up mill to address market gap

A new fibre mill will specifically target the Australian alpaca industry, giving a commercial scale onshore processing option to breeders.

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End of an era: Vanderfield brand retired

RDO Equipment will bring its three Australian dealership networks - Vanderfield, RDO Equipment and Vermeer Australia - together under the one banner.

Port Adelaide prices at an all time high

Port Adelaide prices at an all time high

Chicago Board of Trade futures set new nine-year highs.

Bayer and Microsoft team up to bolster data collection

Bayer and Microsoft team up to bolster data collection

It is hoped this will accelerate innovation, boost efficiency and support sustainability in the agricultural sector.

Forward sellers must stay in the market

Forward sellers must stay in the market

Those who forward sold in 2021 should make another round of forward sales for 2022.

Australia central to FMC plans

Australia central to FMC plans

Global crop protection business FMC has a pipeline full of new products in development and it says Australia is central to its strategy.

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New method reduces soil carbon measurement costs for farmers by 90pc

New method reduces soil carbon measurement costs for farmers by 90pc

Agricultural experts have urged farmers to do their research and consider the potential risks before diving headfirst into the emerging carbon market.

Extra $50m in flood mitigation 'too little, too late' with country underwater

Extra $50m in flood mitigation 'too little, too late' with country underwater

A second $50-million round of flood mitigation funding has been labelled "too little, too late", with construction yet to start on the first round of projects and large parts of the country underwater.

South Australian farm to be nation's first nuclear waste facility

South Australian farm to be nation's first nuclear waste facility

A South Australia farm will be turned into a national nuclear waste facility, after the federal government official selected the site in the last parliamentary sitting week of 2021.

Heritage legislation timing questioned

Heritage legislation timing questioned

The bill, which will replace a 50-year-old act, removes the controversial section 18 approvals process which exists under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972.

Regional focus as rural mayor takes Infrastructure Australia chair

Regional focus as rural mayor takes Infrastructure Australia chair

The retiring mayor plans to bring his appetite for "game changing" rural projects to the organisation.

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Legends lean in with helping hands

Legends lean in with helping hands

It came as no surprise to locals that some of the first phone calls they received when phone reception was restored after the town was devastated by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja was from members of the group of nine.

Dairyfarmer turned bush poet reflects on remarkable journey

Dairyfarmer turned bush poet reflects on remarkable journey

"IT was my passion and I never wanted to be the age I am now and wonder 'what if?'," says Bob Magor.

Photographer explores land unseen

Photographer explores land unseen

Armed with his drone, a solid music playlist and his troopy, Aaron Green hunts down unusual landscapes to produce spectacular top down aerial photography shots.

Albany Show had something for everyone

Albany Show had something for everyone

One sad note was the death three days before the event of Bella Swainston, one of the show's long time contributors who had been running the creative craft and cooking section for more than 35 years.

A hommage to the past and present

A hommage to the past and present

Spanning over three floors, the collection of works was birthed as Robert J McCaffrey drilled into the lives of those who inspired him, leading to a diverse exhibition.

Northampton pays tribute to footy stars

Northampton pays tribute to footy stars

Eight of the nine Northampton Rams AFL Legends made it back to their football birthplace for the event with only Tarkyn Lockyer unable to make the journey from Melbourne due to COVID-19 restrictions.

A dazzling night for mental health

A dazzling night for mental health

A Night Under the Stars is a gala event, hosted by the Happiness Co Foundation and the Blue Tree Project on March 5, which aims to unite regional areas to raise funds for six mental health organisations, so-called purpose partners, that are passionate about helping rural communities.

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No respite from rain as wet weather continues for eastern Australia

No respite from rain as wet weather continues for eastern Australia

Meteorologist Sarah Scully said the rain will affect New South Wales, Queensland, the ACT and parts of Victoria during the Bureau of Meteorology's severe weather update on Tuesday.

Mackenzie River block Maynes cracks $6.5 million | Video

Mackenzie River block Maynes cracks $6.5 million | Video

Alan and Jennifer Acton, Wilpeena, Dingo, have paid $6.5 million for the 1334 hectare freehold property Maynes.

Kaiuroo back in Australian hands | Video

Kaiuroo back in Australian hands | Video

Central Queensland's Kaiuroo aggregation has sold for $68.8 million to the Canberra-based asset manager Rural Funds Management.

Update: Capella's Mitchell Park sold | Video

Update: Capella's Mitchell Park sold | Video

The Shaw family, Wanditta Station, Capella, has paid $8.4 million for the highly developed 1240 hectare Capella property Mitchell Park.

ZIZ Oasis macadamia, real estate opportunity | Video

ZIZ Oasis macadamia, real estate opportunity | Video

ZIZ Oasis Macadamia Aggregation is being sold through an expression of interest process, closing on December 10.

Darwin embraces tropical taste at 2021 Mango Madness Festival

Darwin embraces tropical taste at 2021 Mango Madness Festival

Mango fever hit Darwin earlier this month.

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WAFarmers moves headquarters

WAFarmers moves headquarters

The purchase was funded by money from the TH Petersen Trust, a gift made to WAFarmers by the former Northam farmer, by other donations and by prudent financial management.

Legends lean in with helping hands

Legends lean in with helping hands

It came as no surprise to locals that some of the first phone calls they received when phone reception was restored after the town was devastated by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja was from members of the group of nine.

Women's resilience program all set for next year

Women's resilience program all set for next year

Visiting a varied range of farming systems, the women will be able to recognise and respond to drought affects on their own farm businesses in the future.

Northampton pays tribute to footy stars

Northampton pays tribute to footy stars

Eight of the nine Northampton Rams AFL Legends made it back to their football birthplace for the event with only Tarkyn Lockyer unable to make the journey from Melbourne due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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A letter to the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator

A letter to the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator

The bush scribe gives a fair old kick up the rear to the inflated cattle price.

Opinion: soil carbon sequestration needs technology

Opinion: soil carbon sequestration needs technology

Much has been said about the government's objective of reducing the cost of soil carbon measurement through advances in proximal sensing, modelling and remote sensing technologies.

How technology will increase productivity of agriculture

How technology will increase productivity of agriculture

Over the next decade, 5G will play a critical role in smart farming.

Impacts of mainstream reporting and speculation can be complex and devastating

Impacts of mainstream reporting and speculation can be complex and devastating

COMMENT: Psychological impacts of mainstream reporting can be complex and devastating.

Grower and overseas prices disconnected

Grower and overseas prices disconnected

Many analysts that monitor the real value of grain being offered from other exporter countries versus the value of grain bid to growers here in Australia, point out that current prices bid to growers are well below international values on an equivalent basis.

No ADF membership conspiracy says Richardson

No ADF membership conspiracy says Richardson

Terry Richardson, president, Australian Dairy Farmers

Peak farm lobby group gears-up for National Agriculture Day

Peak farm lobby group gears-up for National Agriculture Day

COMMENT: Get on board and share your ag story on NFF's Agriculture Day platform.

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