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Follow national guide when rebuilding ramps and stockyards after fires

The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Australia recommends the use of the National Guide for Safe Design of Livestock Loading Ramps and Forcing Yards if livestock producers are rebuilding fire-affected livestock ramps or...

Rodney Woods

22 Feb 2020

News

New report released to make dairy industry more sustainable

The progress of Australia’s dairy industry in meeting its 2030 farming and manufacturing sustainability goals and targets is detailed in the latest Australian Dairy Industry Sustainability Report. Published on Thursday by the Australian Dairy...

Rodney Woods

21 Feb 2020

News

Red meat producers star in videos to promote industry

Red meat producers are front and centre in a series of new on-farm videos, designed to showcase the industry’s strong environmental, social and animal welfare credentials to consumers. Produced by Meat & Livestock Australia for its...

Rodney Woods

21 Feb 2020

Cropping

CASE IH harvester gets tick of approval from SA farmers

Saving time and saving money are the driving forces behind any agricultural operation and South Australian farming family, the McCauleys, believe they’ve nailed both with an investment they’ve recently put to work in their business. Alex...

Rodney Woods

21 Feb 2020

News

Women-only events introduced into firefighter championships

For the first time in the 147-year history of the Victorian Firefighter Championships, women will be able to battle against each other exclusively in two Marshall events at the 2020 contest. The Marshall is a traditional event first introduced into...

Rodney Woods

20 Feb 2020

News

Bendigo to host grains research update

Bendigo will host a two-day event run by the Grains Research and Development Corporation to allow agronomists, consultants, researchers and growers to see and discuss new and relevant information with their peers. The GRDC Grains Research Update, to...

Rodney Woods

20 Feb 2020

Cropping

Founder of German machinery brand to visit Yarrawonga

German machinery brand Horsch is synonymous with cutting-edge technology in soil cultivation and seeding, and next month founder Michael Horsch will be in Yarrawonga and Horsham to share his expertise first-hand. “O’Connors is excited to...

Rodney Woods

20 Feb 2020

Cropping

UK farming challenges to be discussed at Corowa

The challenges of farming in a highly regulated environment in the United Kingdom will be one of the broader topics on the program at the 2020 Grains Research and Development Corporation Grains Research Update in Corowa on February 20. Leading...

Rodney Woods

19 Feb 2020

Cropping

New projects to improve crop establishment

Researchers at University of South Australia’s Agricultural Machinery Research and Design Centre are set to deliver farmers a boost in output and risk aversion as they near completion of a number of projects using cutting edge technology to...

Rodney Woods

19 Feb 2020

Horticulture

Rain, rain go away, come again another day

The recent rain across Victoria’s north-east has done more bad than good, according to Agriculture Victoria’s seasonal risk agronomist Dale Grey. Mr Grey said despite 50 mm falling across the region so far this year, it had not improved soil...

Rodney Woods

19 Feb 2020

Cropping

Northern Victorian farmers struggle to produce grain yields in tough season

It was a mixed year for GrainCorp harvest takings across Victoria, with the impact of drought taking its toll on northern Victoria and some Mallee farmers. In northern Victoria, Numurkah took in 10 351 tonnes of mostly canola, Dookie...

Rodney Woods

19 Feb 2020

News

Longwood Beer, Wine and Cider Festival returns in 2020

The Longwood Beer Wine and Cider Festival will be held on Saturday, with live music, children’s activities and food vendors complementing the beverages for the six-hour event. Proceeds from the festival go to the Longwood Football and Netball Club...

Rodney Woods

19 Feb 2020

Cropping

VFF Grains Group conference heads to Moama

The VFF Grains Group’s annual conference will be held in Moama this month, with the theme being future innovation in broadacre cropping. The conference will showcase new innovation, practices and technologies that can further assist farmers...

Rodney Woods

19 Feb 2020

News

Shepparton business expands stock range

Shepparton company Graham Thomson Motors has joined the MaxiTRANS dealer network, selling and servicing the full range of MaxiTRANS trailers within the region. Graham Thomson Motors has taken over sales and servicing of the full range of MaxiTRANS...

Rodney Woods

19 Feb 2020

Cropping

New spreader for non-broadacre farmers now available

Leading steelworks company Coolamon Steelworks has released a new spreader to the market. Developed and tested during 2019, the Coolamon compact spreaders are based on the company’s range of premium spreaders but cater for the needs of all...

Rodney Woods

19 Feb 2020

News

Watch out for Feathertop Rhodes grass

Feathertop Rhodes grass is quickly becoming one of the biggest weed threats in Australian farming systems, demanding swift and decisive action, according to weed researcher Bhagirath Chauhan. Dr Chauhan, who is from the Queensland Alliance for...

Rodney Woods

19 Feb 2020

Cropping

Two new harrows for farmers on the market

PFG Australia is expanding harrow stock in Australia by distributing the Maschio Veloce light disc harrow. The Veloce is best used for shallow seedbed preparation (down to 10 cm) and the discs are arranged on two rows with opposing disc...

Rodney Woods

18 Feb 2020

Cropping

Winter crop yields worst in 12 years

While final figures are yet to be determined, NAB Agribusiness says the 2019-20 season will be the worst winter cropping season for yields since 2007-08. The February Rural Commodities Wrap said conditions in NSW and Queensland were particularly...

Rodney Woods

18 Feb 2020