North West Farmer

  • Relieving the harvest time bottleneck

    Relieving the harvest time bottleneck

    It was one of the most challenging dried grape seasons in recent times, and one of the lowest crop yields in years. The 2023 season…

  • Mallee Sustainable Farming get extension agronomist on board

    Mallee Sustainable Farming get extension agronomist on board

    MALLEE Sustainable Farming has appointed an extension agronomist to expand its frontline service delivery across three states. Louise Brok starts in the new role this…

  • Rice industry honours veterans

    Rice industry honours veterans

    WAKOOL’S George Rathbone, who this year delivered his 77th rice crop, was among three Ricegrowers’ Association members inducted as honorary councillors at the rice industry…

  • Sustainability awards on offer

    Sustainability awards on offer

    Entries to the 35th National Banksia Sustainability Awards are now open. Don’t miss the opportunity to be recognised for your innovative work in sustainability by…

  • Milking the most out of your soybeans

    Milking the most out of your soybeans

    AN online resource, the Soybean Production Manual: A complete guide to growing soybean in Australia, has been developed by the Grains Research and Development Corporation,…

  • China’s barley tariffs lifted

    China’s barley tariffs lifted

    IN A win for grain growers across the region, China dropped its 80 per cent tariffs on Australian barley over the weekend. The tariffs were…

  • Dung beetles play vital role in parasite management

    Dung beetles play vital role in parasite management

    Tune into a recent recording of a ParaBoss webinar about dung beetles and discover how these fascinating creatures can help you in the war against…

  • Environment, Social and Governance a golden opportunity for grains

    Environment, Social and Governance a golden opportunity for grains

    By Sarah Hyland Policy manager, sustainability and natural resource management There is still much confusion about Environment, Social and Governance and sustainability. These terms are…

  • Contamination clipping the cost of wool

    Contamination clipping the cost of wool

    WOOLGROWERS can help preserve Australia’s reputation for producing a quality clip by being vigilant about preventing contamination. Contamination can be a major issue for wool…

  • Rice conference features top line-up of speakers

    Rice conference features top line-up of speakers

    The 2023 Australian Rice Growers’ Conference to be held in Griffith on August 10-11 is shaping as an outstanding event, with an exciting line-up of…

  • Trans-Tasman training is a shore thing

    Trans-Tasman training is a shore thing

    In another initiative to help with the demands of peak wool harvesting periods, Australian and New Zealand training providers have begun working together to ensure…

  • Growers squeezed as demand for reds falls

    Growers squeezed as demand for reds falls

    AS LOCAL grape growers and winemakers – particularly in the red wine sector – are still reeling from the 2023 vintage, North West Farmer columnist…

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