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Big crop predicted for almonds
The almond harvest is underway and 2026 could produce Australia’s largest almond crop. Nationally it’s estimated that almost 167 thousand tonnes will be harvested this…
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The calm before the storm
We appear to be bogged down in a rut, with the commissioning of our new plant. I was super frustrated a couple of months ago…
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Backpacking paves the way to leadership
SUNRAYSIA’s summer harvest attracts travellers on working holidays from all over the world, particularly Europe. These workers perform a vital service for regional communities. Willing…
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Warm weather set to continue
BARLEY prices are supported as drought speculation builds, with growers holding onto grain for livestock feed. The Bureau of Meteorology January drought statement showed below-average…
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Growers warn of fallout from visa cuts
UNPICKED crops, decimated rural communities and higher supermarket prices are among the consequences that could unfold if One Nation’s anti-immigration policy were to be implemented,…
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Grape harvest underway
Harvest has begun with our first loads of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. Reports of lower yields following the ongoing heat are common, although with the…
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Grant strengthens cattle and red meat industry
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) in partnership with industry peak bodies, has secured a grant from the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations to deliver a…
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Safety a priority
EVERY farmer deserves to come home safely at the end of the day. That is the message at the heart of a new statewide campaign…
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Golden opportunity for future
THE Victorian Farmers Federation has called on the State Government to make strategic investments in agriculture, saying smarter policy and targeted funding in seven priority…
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New initiative for soil diseases
THE Grains Research and Development Corporation has recently launched a new initiative aimed at addressing economic strain from soilborne crop diseases. The Soil-Borne Disease Initiative…
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Wine producers call for intervention
AUSTRALIA’S winegrape producers’ association has warned that the sector is entering a structural crisis as global demand continues to spiral. In their pre-budget submission for…
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Vineyard vintage outlook wine-derful
THIS year’s vintage is shaping up well across the Murray Darling. Duxton Vineyards, operating more than 2400 hectares as well as a large-scale winery, are…
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