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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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Community grant applications sought for grassroots projects

ELDERS is inviting applications for community grants of up to $20,000 to support grassroots projects that create long-term, sustainable change in rural and regional Australian communities. Through the Elders Community Giving Project, 14 grants...

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15 Apr 2025

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New project targets snail and slug control in grain crops

A NEW Grains Research and Development Corporation project promises to help Australian grain growers manage snail and slug damage by optimising bait spreading. Snails and slugs cause significant crop damage, costing the Australian grains industry an...

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08 Apr 2025

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Field Days extends sponsorship offer

YORKE Peninsula Field Days has extended its sponsorship offer to support the construction of a new function centre at its Paskeville site. The scheme, which is open to farmers and businesses, was originally to close on February 28, but has been...

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08 Apr 2025

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Free workshop for next generation farmers

AN UPDATE on agricultural technology and tips on building farm resilience will feature at a free workshop aimed at farmers aged 35 and under. Hosted by the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board and Northern Sustainable Soils, the update will be held at...

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01 Apr 2025

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Calling for relief for rural SA

THE state’s primary producers are calling for immediate government support as they struggle through some of the driest conditions in 20 years. Last month, around 20 farmers gathered with State Opposition members on the steps of Parliament House in...

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01 Apr 2025