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Data provision by Middle Kingdom in turmoil

Mystery surrounds the sudden suspension of operations at one of China's primary agricultural data providers. This has left domestic and global merchants, analysts and brokers in the dark about all things agriculture in the Middle Kingdom. Cofeed is a Beijing-based private agricultural consultancy.
Read full storyPlant Science Industry welcomes continuation of Improved Access to Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals

CropLife Australia welcomes the Morrison Government’s commitment to farming by extending the Improved Access to Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals program with a further $9 million over four years.
Read full storyResearch prompts increase to recommended mouse bait rates

A new research investment by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), led by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has enabled evidence-based increases to zinc phosphide (ZnP) mouse baits that will help grain growers battling above-average mouse numbers in eastern Australia.
Read full storyGPA welcomes stronger biosecurity measures

Australia’s peak national grain grower advocacy group has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement today of stronger measures to protect their industry from devastation, with a $371 million biosecurity package in the upcoming Budget. Grain Producers Australia Deputy Chair and Western Australian grain farmer, Barry Large, said the investment program was another positive step towards modernising national biosecurity with stronger preventative measures.
Read full storyUWA researchers discover the cause of devastating crop disease

Researchers at The University of Western Australia have identified the cause of the devastating faba bean gall disease for the first time, a disease that causes significant destruction of bean crops in Ethiopia and China.
Read full storyProagrica Sirrus iOS app brings collaboration features

Proagrica, the largest tech and data business serving the global ag market, has released a new version of the Sirrus app for iOS. The latest functionality allows agronomists and farmers to work together to plan and execute in-season work and interpret the outcomes to create an ongoing, living record.
Read full storyA genetic solution to ensure sorghum stands firm

After decades of study, University of Queensland researchers have identified a genetic solution to the problem of sorghum lodging and falling down, which affects 10 per cent of sorghum crops each year.
Read full storyMix up your approach to fenceline weeds

The recent discovery of multi-resistant capeweed along fencelines in Western Australia has put a fine point on the need for integrated weed management tactics to be applied to non-production areas on farms.
Read full storyNSW to ensure access to future GM Crop innovations

Decision will encourage stronger research and innovation.
Read full storySnapshot confirms agriculture’s ability to adapt and grow

A new ABARES report today confirms agriculture has been one of the Australian economy’s standout performers in recent decades.
Read full storyRecord-breaking canola crop credited to science from CSIRO

Dual purpose crops reduce the need for additional off-farm feed to be purchased.
Read full storyAustralian agriculture looking to profitable year ahead – industry outlook

Australia’s agricultural sector is set to enjoy an overall profitable year ahead – underpinned by high commodity prices, positive seasonal conditions and low interest rates, and despite expected continuing trade tensions with China – according to a newly-released industry outlook.
Read full storyResearch highlights summer adaptation of annual ryegrass

Research is investigating whether ryegrass is adapting to Australia’s climatic conditions and becoming more productive in the warmer months.
Read full storyStrategies to manage feathertop Rhodes grass

When it comes to managing feathertop Rhodes grass (FTR), the successful strategies being used by Queensland and northern New South Wales grain growers and farm advisers focus on stopping weed seed set.
Read full storyCSIRO DEVELOPS ‘GENE SANDWICH’ TO ENHANCE WHEAT RUST RESISTANCE

Australia is expecting a strong wheat crop this year, but that would be threatened if a large outbreak of wheat rust occurred. However, researchers at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, led an international effort to develop wheats with a stronger and potentially more durable level of resistance against rust diseases by “stacking” five resistance genes together.
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