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Grain size discovery boosts sorghum potential

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
Read full storyAgriculture looks to record-busting year

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.
Read full storyRecord canola spurs another wonder winter crop

Australian winter crops are set for another bumper year with favourable conditions and a record amount of land sown to winter crops.
Read full storyBrown marmorated stink bug season upon us again

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.
Read full storyRedlegged earthmite management

Survey participants receive early access to a new RLEM online training module.
Read full storyBumper crop expected as cotton season kicks off in Emerald

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.
Read full storyBulk up with Chomper!

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.
Read full storyCold, wet winter causes rise in canola disease

A cold, wet winter has proved conducive to high levels of canola disease across southern Australia.
Read full storyRedlegged earth mite webinar

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
Read full storyPrices set to remain low across the southern Murray-Darling Basin in 2021-22

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.
Read full storyDigitising the customer experience

It’s the crucial interplay between digital and physical channels that will drive up conversions, increase revenues and boost farmer loyalty, writes Kelly Brown.
Read full storyThat’s another fine mess you’ve gotten us into!

Fine messes aren’t just something that frustrated Laurel and Hardy, fine spray droplet messes are really something to be avoided at all costs in the world of herbicide spraying too.
Read full storyHandpicking genes for disease-resistant crops

Researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed tools to identify plant genes resistant to disease-causing fungi and deploy them to create more resistant crops.
Read full storyNew products to mark OCP’s 30 years in ag

Organic Crop Protectants (OCP) is this year celebrating 30 years of servicing the needs of both certified organic and conventional wine grape producers.
Read full storyGrowMore Bowen Live Stream Details

Get an up-close and personal look at trials that show how Syngenta’s current products and future technologies can be used to bring maximum value to your fields.
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