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Farmers urged to take the ‘Spray Pledge’

South Australian grain producers are being urged to take the ‘Spray Pledge’ in a new industry-led initiative launched by Grain Producers South Australia (GPSA) in partnership with CropLife to highlight the importance of applying crop protection products responsibly.
Read full storyCotton exports may hit $5b

Official government data has revealed Australian cotton’s significant financial contribution to rural and regional communities with cotton contributing over 10% of gross crop value in 24 local government areas (LGA’s) in the 2020/21 season.
Read full storySA’s Growers Supplies to join Delta Ag

Growers Supplies (SA) is the latest independent reseller making the decision to merge with Delta Agribusiness. The merger becomes effective 1 April 2023.
Read full storyNutrien named top graduate employer in ag

Nutrien Ag Solutions has been recognised as the number one graduate employer in Australia for careers in the environment and agriculture sector.
Read full storyVaccine for pigs to stop deadly JEV

Scientists at The University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a novel vaccine for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in pigs, to help stop the spread of the disease in Australia.
Read full storyFarm incomes to ease in 22–23: ABARES

Farm cash income for all broadacre farms is projected to decrease nationally by around 7 per cent to average $327,000 per farm in 2022–23 but remain 46% above the 10-year average.
Read full storySTartUP cereal crops after the wet harvest

With the potential for another wet start to the planting season, the seed being used for this year’s planting may be impacted with a number of issues such as water stress (either too much or perhaps too little), insects or diseases.
Read full storyHGP market tipped to rapidly recover

Excellent seasonal conditions in many parts of northern Australia, increased breeder numbers and buoyant beef prices means the Hormonal Growth Promotant (HGP) market is being tipped to quickly recover to pre-drought levels.
Read full storySow certainty on farm with proven endophyte

Endophytes can take pasture performance and persistence to the next level by protecting pastures from insects after your seed treatment wears off.
Read full storyNew EverGol Energy gets the tick of approval

The trialing of the new EverGol Energy formulation in the field has shown it’s a winner for grain growers, seed grader operators and agronomists, according to Bayer.
Read full storyMoney in boosting minerals in cattle

Cattle producers are reaping the benefits of improved herd fertility, increased weight gain and fewer stock losses thanks to the strategic use of a trace mineral injection.
Read full storyCloud app harnesses animal performance data

Easier access to animal performance data and the ability to easily monitor and edit it, is becoming increasingly important as producers face ever increasing demands on their time.
Read full storyWelcome addition to pain management at marking

Marking time will soon be upon us once again and with the welcome addition of a new pain relief product over-the-counter (OTC) in rural reseller stores, there is no better time to remind producers of the importance of providing adequate pain relief to calves and lambs at marking.
Read full storyThe impact of BRD on young, pastured cattle

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a problem that is commonly identified in young, growing cattle (including non-feedlot cattle).
Read full storyHow can I use the pulse phase to combat weeds?

‘How can I strengthen the pulse phase to combat weeds?’ with Dr Jason Brand, Agriculture Victoria Research, Horsham.
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