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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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