Field day will look at cereal and canola trials

Riverine Plains will host the Evan Moll Gerogery Field Day on Thursday, November 7 from 11am to 4.30pm. Host farmer and Riverine Plains committee member Daniel Moll said the key aspect of the day would be the inspection of cereal and canola varieties...

Winter crop shrinks

Australia is facing the prospect of a winter crop of just 27.7 million tonnes — the smallest since 2007-08 — as ongoing severe drought conditions continue to take their toll on many of the nation’s main cropping regions, according...

Wheat crop forecast downgrade

Australia’s total wheat crop is forecast to reach only 15.5 million tonnes this year, after a tough spring brought low rainfall, frost and heat to key production regions. The NAB rural commodities wrap forecast represents a downgrade from the...

Review harvest weed seed control options, says O’Connors

With harvest just around the corner, machinery dealer O’Connors is encouraging growers to review their options when it comes to harvest weed seed control.

Workshops help farmers get most profit out of crops

A series of workshops co-ordinated by Agriculture Victoria across the Wimmera have highlighted the need for farmers to fully understand the most profitable options for their crops, to help them to decide whether to harvest them for grain or hay.

Fine tuning canola harvesting

Grain growers encouraged to check storage infrastructure before harvest begins

Grain growers are encouraged to consider upgrading and improving their storage infrastructure in advance of this year’s harvest.

Rabobank grains forecast

Hot and dry conditions on the east coast have pushed Australia’s 2019-20 winter crop prospects lower again, according to the latest forecasts from Rabobank.

Tips on how to set up harvesters for chaff lining

Tips from grain growers and agronomists on how to set up harvesters for chaff lining are contained in a new publication that can assist others considering adopting this low-cost harvest weed seed control tool.