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Right to repair move welcomed

AN announcement by Treasurer Jim Chalmers that there will be a specific focus on consumer right to repair has been welcomed by GrainGrowers and the National Farmers Federation. The treasurer made the announcement during a broader address to the...

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19 Nov 2024

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New visual tool to map resistance

A NEW data visualisation tool can display the distribution and severity of pesticide resistance across Australia, enabling growers and agronomists to make better, data-driven crop management decisions relevant to their region. The Pesticide...

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19 Nov 2024

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Ella Matta Pastoral wins SA biosecurity award

THE Heinrich family of Ella Matta Pastoral, Kangaroo Island, has been awarded the title of 2024 Livestock SA Biosecurity Farmers of the Year in recognition of their commitment to on-farm biosecurity. The company originated from a property north of...

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12 Nov 2024

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SA research to drive net zero

SOUTH Australia will lead research to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions through an $8.4 million commitment, supported by additional funding from the Australian Government, other state governments and industry partners. This research...

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12 Nov 2024

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Home-grown ag talent to support producers

TWO emerging agricultural leaders, who grew up on farms in the Mid and Upper North, have joined the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board to help local producers increase their land and business resilience. Molly O’Dea, from Yongala near...

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12 Nov 2024

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SA beekeepers prepare for Varroa mite

THE next step in preparedness for the possible incursion of Varroa mite, an external parasitic mite that attacks and feeds on honeybees, has been approved by industry and is now available. The SA Varroa Detection Response and Transition to...

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12 Nov 2024

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2024-25 Harvest Hottest 100

GRAIN Producers SA has released its long-awaited Harvest 100 Playlist, just in time to pump up the volume for primary producers during the 2024-25 harvest. This year’s number one song went to Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Have You Ever Seen the...

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05 Nov 2024

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Fire Danger Season

YORKE Peninsula’s 2024-25 Fire Danger Season starts this Friday, November 1, and is scheduled to end on April 30. This means no fires can be lit outdoors without a permit from your local council. It is allowable to use a gas or electric barbecue...

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29 Oct 2024

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Not a good year for grain growers

SOUTH Australia’s annual grain and oilseed production is forecast to be down 43 per cent, but overall Australia’s winter crop season should be on the rise, according to Rabobank. The agribusiness bank has just released its 2024-25 Australian...

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29 Oct 2024

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Australia’s most trusted agribusinesses

MARKET research company Roy Morgan announced the winners of its annual Australia’s Most Trusted Agribusiness Brand Awards earlier this month. The peak award for Best of the Best Most Trusted Agribusiness Brand for 2024 went to Elders. The...

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29 Oct 2024

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Proposed restrictions impact grain producers

MORE than 600 grain producers in South Australia have flagged the proposed restrictions of chemicals paraquat and diquat as a looming threat to the future of the grain industry. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has...

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29 Oct 2024

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Make connections at Minlaton barbie

YORKE Peninsula farmers and other community members can connect with each other in a tough year — and get some light exercise — at a breakfast barbecue in Minlaton this Friday, October 25. The barbie is being hosted by Grain Producers South...

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22 Oct 2024

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Nominations open for new grain industry awards

GRAIN Producers South Australia is calling for nominations for the inaugural South Australian Grain Industry Awards, aimed at recognising excellence, innovation, and leadership within the state’s grain sector. GPSA chief executive Brad Perry...

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22 Oct 2024

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Trial of mix and rotate to tackle resistance

A TRIAL of the WeedSmart Mix and Rotate Big Six tactic for managing herbicide-resistant annual ryegrass has shown promising results. The tactic aims to increase diversity within a herbicide program to delay and manage herbicide resistance to Group...

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15 Oct 2024

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Ten tips to reduce risk of harvester fires

GRAIN growers are being urged to take precautions now to reduce the risk of harvester fires over the coming weeks. The reminder comes from the Grains Research and Development Corporation and fire safety experts. Recent GRDC Harvester Set-up...

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15 Oct 2024