Dryland Farming
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Farmer bemoans delay in approving grain storage facilities
FARMERS may end up with downgraded crops this harvest because Mildura Rural City Council is “dragging their feet” to approve wheat storage facilities, according to…
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Harvest impacts expected across Mallee
AS HARVEST fast approaches, Mallee farmers are becoming increasingly worried as the wet weather starts to impact crops and prevent access into waterlogged paddocks. Mallee…
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Grain growers can prepare for wet
RECENT heavy downpours and more rain on the forecast has Mallee grain growers bracing for another wet harvest, with logistical and grain quality issues already…
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Grain forecast a moving target
Australia had been track to harvest a near-record winter grain crop of 61.9 million tonnes, according to Rabobank’s 2022/23 Australian Winter Crop Forecast. But widespread…
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In wet times, air is the key for good grain
RECENT heavy downpours and more rain on the forecast has eastern Australian grain growers bracing for another wet harvest, with logistical and grain quality issues…
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On track for near-record harvest
AUSTRALIA is on track to harvest a near-record winter grain crop of 61.9 million tonnes, according to Rabobank’s 2022/23 Australian Winter Crop Forecast. But what…
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Grazing stubbles an important component
In many mixed farming areas of southern Australia, crop stubbles play an important part in feeding sheep flocks during summer. Now, before harvest, is the…
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Go for gold on canola crop
If you are going to have a crack at canola, you might as well go for gold. Literally. Quambatook farmers Lou and David Chirnside have…
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Disease alert over wet conditions
Farmers are being encouraged to look out for signs of disease in field crops coming into spring and take action to minimise the impacts on…
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Slugs on the move in grain belts
INCREASED slug damage has been reported by grain growers in Victoria, southern New South Wales and South Australia after ongoing wet conditions. Slug expert Dr…
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Silicon lifts plant resilience
THE possible benefits of using silicon to improve plant resilience during stresses such as drought, heat and frost will be discussed at Birchip Cropping Group’s…
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Grain growers to converge on Mildura for WeedSmart Week
AUSTRALIA’S premier event to help grain growers control weeds – WeedSmart Week – will be held in Mildura for the first time this year. Expected…
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