North West Farmer
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Skills training about life on the land
WOMEN way out west in New South Wales – somewhere beyond the crossroads of mainstream communities – have been given an intensive leadership skills training…
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Look often for pests
AS a grower, you’ve probably seen and controlled more pests than me, your agronomist and your rural supplier combined. Our job is to offer insights…
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AgVic urges for animal health
OWNERS and/or people in charge of livestock have a responsibility for ensuring the health and welfare needs of their livestock and animals are met. And…
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Bugs getting the chop
FOR leading Australian citrus grower and exporter Darren Minter of Iraak’s Minter Magic, several months of complete pest control ensures his export pack-out consistently meets…
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Farmers call to abandon levy
IT’S a sad reality Victorian farmers, families, and small business owners are once again in the firing line of another poorly conceived government tax proposal,…
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Planning for the future, now and in the long-term
WITH the cost of farming per hectare at an all-time high, Australian graingrowers are facing increasing pressure to make informed, strategic business decisions. The balance…
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Guidance on sheep chemical treatments
The wool market has enough challenges without blindly going ahead and creating some of its own. Which is why AWI program manager animal wellbeing and…
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Mildura researcher named industry leader
MILDURA-based Agriculture Victoria researcher Audrey Delahunty has been recognised for her major contribution to the grains industry despite her still emerging career. Dr Delahunty and…
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Grain records fall but Victoria misses out
GRAIN receival sites in the GrainCorp network have recorded their highest receivals in more than 10 years, with receival records falling in Queensland and New…
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Bee part of this vital Varroa survey
AUSTRALIA’S beekeepers are being urged to complete the Australian colony loss survey as part of a national effort to understand the impact of the Varroa…
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Harvest is rolling and so is the wildlife
THE wine grape harvest is now in full swing, with the earlier ripening white varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio coming off…
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Low interest loans for low emissions machinery
FARMERS for Climate Action (FCA) has warmly welcomed news that low-emissions heavy equipment, trucks and utes will be eligible for low-interest loans under a new…
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