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Record year for Australian winter crop production

Winter cropping Nov. 30, 2021



Australian winter crop production is forecast to reach a new national record.

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AI helps design the perfect chickpeas

Winter cropping Nov. 11, 2021



A massive international research effort has led to development of a genetic model for the ‘ultimate’ chickpea, with the potential to lift crop yields by up to 12 per cent. The research consortium genetically mapped thousands of chickpea varieties, and the UQ team then used this information to identify the most valuable gene combinations using artificial intelligence (AI).

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Increasing virus epidemics threaten Australia's cereal and oilseed crops

Winter cropping Oct. 24, 2021



A researcher from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has led a comprehensive review of virus disease research in Australia's cereal and oilseed crops since the 1950s. The review, recently published in the journal Viruses, warned that the Australian agriculture industry must prepare for “potentially devastating” future virus disease epidemics.

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New biosecurity hub for grains industry

Agribusiness Oct. 15, 2021



Plant Health Australia (PHA) in partnership with Grain Producers Australia (GPA) have launched an online hub of industry-specific biosecurity resources and tools.

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Grain size discovery boosts sorghum potential

Summer cropping Sept. 28, 2021



Researchers at The University of Queensland are optimistic the value and versatility of one of the world’s top crops will be improved following the discovery of genes which could increase the grain size of sorghum. Use of the drought-resilient summer crop has been constrained by the small size of sorghum grains, but Professor David Jordan from the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation said that could be about to change

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Agriculture looks to record-busting year

Rural Business Sept. 14, 2021



The agricultural sector is looking at another record-breaking year, with the gross value of production (GVP) forecast to reach $73 billion in 2021-22.

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Record canola spurs another wonder winter crop

Winter cropping Sept. 7, 2021



Australian winter crops are set for another bumper year with favourable conditions and a record amount of land sown to winter crops.

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Brown marmorated stink bug season upon us again

Summer horticulture Sept. 1, 2021



The 2021-22 brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) season has commenced today, with stronger biosecurity measures in place to manage the risks associated with this significant cargo pest.

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Redlegged earthmite management

Winter cropping Winter pastures & forage Sept. 1, 2021



Survey participants receive early access to a new RLEM online training module.

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Bumper crop expected as cotton season kicks off in Emerald

Summer cropping Aug. 25, 2021



The Australian cotton season is officially underway with growers in central Queensland among the first in the country to plant what is expected to be a crop generating around $3 billion for the national economy.

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Bulk up with Chomper!

Fodder conservation & pasture Aug. 25, 2021



Drought and tight feed supply loom large in the memory of most graziers, despite more abundant rainfall in recent times. In such situations, growers need to plant a forage that can cope when the seasonal conditions change.

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Cold, wet winter causes rise in canola disease

Winter cropping Aug. 20, 2021



A cold, wet winter has proved conducive to high levels of canola disease across southern Australia.

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Redlegged earth mite webinar

Winter cropping Aug. 13, 2021



Redlegged earth mite webinar - from Cesar Australia & the GRDC Tuesday 7th September Register to join to hear the latest redlegged earth mite research from Cesar Australia

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Prices set to remain low across the southern Murray-Darling Basin in 2021-22

Water supply & irrigation Aug. 4, 2021



The latest ABARES Water Market Outlook report indicates water allocation prices in the southern Murray-Darling Basin are likely to remain low in 2021–22.

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Digitising the customer experience

Business solutions & technology July 15, 2021



It’s the crucial interplay between digital and physical channels that will drive up conversions, increase revenues and boost farmer loyalty, writes Kelly Brown.

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