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Friday, November 22, 2024

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Environment
North West Farmer

Wild dog survey helps frame new control policies

NEW Victorian Government policy settings on the management of dingoes/wild dogs are due from October 1 following completion of the recent Agriculture Victoria livestock predation survey. A government spokesperson says more than 500 livestock...

20 Sep 2024
North West Farmer

Protecting two crucial workers: bacteria, worms

Mildura’s Brenton Frahm has spent his life on the land, was a Nutrien agronomist for 15 years and runs a highly productive hectare, or so, at Buronga. He’s seen a lot as far as anything and everything agriculture goes. But at 74, he’s pretty...

24 Jun 2024
Innovation

Mini organisms producing macro results

LOAM Bio is working with the world’s smallest organisms to solve some of the world’s biggest problems – and is bringing a roadshow to Ouyen next week to provide information sessions for Mallee famers. It will also stage events at Birchip and...

22 Jun 2024
North West Farmer

Field walk is the solution for crops

ROBINVALE agronomist Molly Black joined a swag of specialists from across the Sunraysia, Riverland and Riverina at a recent tree crop walk and training day to learn more about issues facing local growers. Run by Stoller Australia, the day outlined...

22 Jun 2024
North West Farmer

New fungicides need strategic use

THERE has been strong uptake of new alternative fungicides across the almond industry, however careful application has been urged to avoid resistance and to maintain their long-term effectiveness. Elders customer solutions manager Scott McKenzie, who...

21 Jun 2024
Business

Plans for Sunraysia set pollination company abuzz

AN American crop pollination company is set to establish its new regional headquarters in Mildura as part of a plan to support Australian growers and beekeepers. BeeHero claims to be a data-driven technology company working in commercial crop...

09 Jun 2024
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News

Help available for subsoil decisions

GRAIN growers across north-west Victoria who might be considering subsoil amelioration on their farms can now go to Agriculture Victoria’s new dedicated webpage and support guide to help navigate the decision-making process. Agriculture...

01 Jun 2024
News

Pulling handbrake on frost damage

A THREE-year program managed by Mallee Sustainable Farming to help growers offset the impact of frost has provided new tools, strategies and support networks to help minimise risk and lessen damage caused by the...

17 May 2024
Water

Praise for catchment report

WATER users along the Lower Darling-Baaka River have praised a report examining connectivity between catchments of the northern NSW Murray-Darling Basin and downstream. Written for the consideration of the New South Wales Government, an independent...

08 May 2024
News

Workshops in drip monitoring and interpreting soil moisture

Northwest Victorian farmers can make the most of the water on their properties thanks to two education courses. A drip monitoring and maintenance course will be held in Irymple on April 23, and a second workshop on how to best interpret soil...

12 Apr 2024
North West Farmer

Check paddocks for mice ahead of winter crop

NORTH-WEST Victorian grain growers are being urged to check paddocks for mouse numbers and record mouse activity as part of a national campaign aimed at early detection and effective control ahead of this year’s winter crop. Concerns about mouse...

08 Apr 2024
North West Farmer

Keep dry soils productive

MALLEE farmers are encouraged to take advantage of Agriculture Victoria’s new online resources and paddock walks to learn how to reduce erosion and make their soil more productive. Agriculture Victoria mixed-farming development...

20 Mar 2024
Environment

Numbat numbersbouncing back

REINTRODUCED populations of the endangered numbat appear to be increasing in wildlife sanctuaries in the lower Murray Darling Basin, five years after a drought triggered a decline in populations. Ecologists at Australian Wildlife Conservancy are...

17 Mar 2024
Environment

Fall armyworm on the march

VICTORIAN agronomists and growers have been urged to be vigilant in crop surveillance for fall armyworm (FAW), following the impacts the pest is having on crops in Queensland. Fall armyworm has rapidly spread across Australia since being found in...

14 Mar 2024
North West Farmer

Be alert to the butterfly effect

YOU may have seen these white butterflies, in your garden, on the street or flying onto your car while driving along the Murray Valley Highway. And while they do look beautiful fluttering about, they present a clear and present...

15 Feb 2024
Environment

It’s a lot to soak in for farm roads

SEVERAL wild and wet weather events across northern Victoria have compounded damage already caused by December’s that included soil erosion on farm roads, tracks and driveways. While some of the massive falls, which dumped 100mm-plus in...

22 Jan 2024
Environment

Rain and humidity challenge grape growers

Mildura-based grape industry consultant and former Agriculture Victoria research scientist Dr Bob Emmett and Australian Wine Research Institute senior viticulturist Robyn Dixon talk to North West Farmer about the seasonal challenges...

21 Jan 2024