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Prepare for dry sowing

WITH dry weather persisting across much of South Australia’s cropping region, many growers are preparing for dry sowing this season. The Grains Research and Development Corp-oration has issued practical advice to help manage the challenges...

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23 Apr 2025
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Be ready to bait for snails

DRY conditions have kept snail numbers low this season, but growers should stay alert, with populations likely to rebound quickly if weather conditions change. This is the message of University of Adelaide senior entomology researcher Dr Kym Perry...

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23 Apr 2025
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Project delves into water repellent soils

A NEW $3.9 million national research project led by Murdoch University will explore strategies for managing soil water repellence — an issue affecting more than five million hectares of cropping land in southern and western Australia. Repellent...

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15 Apr 2025
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Farmers’ mining plea rejected

“IF YOU walk into State Parliament, in the House of Representatives, on the floor — embedded in the carpet — is wheat sheaves and grapes,” Pine Point farmer Brenton Davey says. “That was put there as recognition of what the primary...

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08 Apr 2025
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Prepare for dry sowing

WITH dry weather persisting across much of South Australia’s cropping region, many growers are preparing for dry sowing this season. The Grains Research and Development Corp-oration has issued practical advice to help manage the challenges...

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23 Apr 2025
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Be ready to bait for snails

DRY conditions have kept snail numbers low this season, but growers should stay alert, with populations likely to rebound quickly if weather conditions change. This is the message of University of Adelaide senior entomology researcher Dr Kym Perry...

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23 Apr 2025
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Project delves into water repellent soils

A NEW $3.9 million national research project led by Murdoch University will explore strategies for managing soil water repellence — an issue affecting more than five million hectares of cropping land in southern and western Australia. Repellent...

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15 Apr 2025
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Scouts on alert for crop diseases

IN an Australian first, grain growers can access accurate, localised data to improve disease management through a project harnessing technology to track airborne disease spore movement. The three-year, $3.6 million project aims to provide growers...

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25 Feb 2025
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Extra $3.5million to protect grain from exotic pests

REALISTIC biosecurity simulation exercises, the development of an Australian grains’ biosecurity guide and the appointment of a national biosecurity co-ordinator are some of the latest steps being taken to protect Australian grain growers against...

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18 Feb 2025
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Learn the latest for safe spraying

FREE workshops will be held at Maitland and Clare this month to promote sustainable spray application techniques and the latest technology, and support ongoing dialogue around spray drift management. The workshops are among a series of seven being...

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18 Feb 2025
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Spalding update to reveal latest from crop trials

THE latest grains research and development outcomes with potential for positive impacts on-farm will be presented at Spalding on Thursday, February 6. The Grains Research and Development Corporation update will be held at the Spalding District Hall...

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29 Jan 2025
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LambEx returns to Adelaide

AUSTRALIA’S biggest sheep industry conference, LambEx, will return to Adelaide next year. It will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from July 8 to 10. LambEx was successfully revived after a six-year hiatus with a record 1400 industry...

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25 Feb 2025
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eID support for sheep and goat farmers

AN INITIATIVE to help producer groups improve their use of electronic identification (eID) for on-farm decision-making is open for expressions of interest. Funded by the South Australian Govern ment and Meat and Livestock Australia, eID Producer...

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23 Dec 2024
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SheepMasters prove popular

SOUTH Australia’s second ever SheepMaster ram sale was held at Orrie Cowie Genetics, Warooka, last Wednesday, October 30. SheepMaster sheep shed their skin, negating the need for shearing, crutching or tailing. Forty-seven of the 48 rams on sale...

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05 Nov 2024
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The importance of grain storage and drying

Advertising promotion FOR farmers, manufacturers and producers, grain storage solutions and drying are essential for protecting the hard work invested in planting, growing and harvesting. Without the right systems in place, grain is at risk of...

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25 Mar 2025
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Precision ag: the way of the future

Advertising promotion PRECISION farming is evolving rapidly, making it essential to stay informed about the latest industry updates, products and innovations. At Larwoods Ag Services, the goal is to give farmers the confidence to adopt and invest in...

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25 Mar 2025
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Harvesting opportunities after a challenging farming year

Advertising promotion THE past year has been particularly challenging for many in the farming sector, with unpredictable weather, rising costs and shifting market conditions putting pressure on operations. However, challenges also present...

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11 Feb 2025