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YP native veg improves crop yields

South Australian ecologists have provided proof of why native vegetation is critical for healthy crop yields and should be protected in agricultural regions, based on a study on Yorke Peninsula. In the first study of its kind in South Australi...

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18 Feb 2025

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Free farm team resilience workshops

A FREE workshop in Maitland this month is aimed to boost farm team resilience. Funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the South Australian Government, the workshop’s purpose is to improve teamwork and communication on...

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18 Feb 2025

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NFF ticks off wins for farm advocacy

THE National Farmers’ Feder-ation says it has secured major policy wins across biosecurity, taxation, environment and trade. Speaking on February 13 as Federal Parliament’s second sitting week for the month wrapped up, NFF president David...

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18 Feb 2025

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New bill to strengthen biosecurity

LEGISLATION to strengthen protections for South Australia’s $18.5 billion primary industries, the environment and the community from pests, diseases and other biosecurity threats has passed both houses of the SA Parliament. Primary Industries...

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11 Feb 2025

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Trengove, Mayfield honoured in first awards

BUTE agronomist Sam Trengove was among those recognised at the inaugural South Australian Grain Industry Awards, held at Adelaide Oval on February 4. Hosted by Grain Producers SA, the event brought together 300 industry leaders, grain producers...

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11 Feb 2025

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Wheat project targets South East Asia

AUSTRALIAN Export Grains Innovation Centre is documenting South East Asian wheat quality needs. The project, supported by Grains Australia, aims to keep Australian wheat competitive. This work aims to understand the needs of Australia’s most...

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04 Feb 2025

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Lifeline for threatened animals

AS AUSTRALIA’S most vulnerable species face an uncertain future, effective 1080 baiting remains essential in controlling one of their greatest threats — feral cats and foxes. According to National Feral Cat and Fox Management coordinator Gillian...

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04 Feb 2025

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Local farmers in focus

YORKE Peninsula farmers will be the focus of a documentary being created by former Disney animator turned filmmaker, Darryl J Nicke II. It will tell the story of how the region’s farmers are responding to unprecedented climate challenges...

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29 Jan 2025

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Hay delivered to state’s drought-affected farmers

MORE than 100 trucks loaded with donated hay converged at Peterborough over the Australia Day long weekend to support South Australian farmers facing some of the driest conditions on record. Charities including Aussie Hay Runners, Need for Feed...

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29 Jan 2025

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Public wants grain industry to listen and respond

AUSTRALIAN grain growers must address community concerns and demonstrate good environmental practices to maintain public support and retain their social licence to operate. This key finding comes from the Grains Research and Development...

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29 Jan 2025

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Funding boost for on-farm connectivity

AN ADDITIONAL $20 million in funding will support smarter, more connected and sustainable farming solutions, according to the Australian Government. The extra funding, to be distributed through round 3 of the government’s On Farm Connectivity...

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29 Jan 2025

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Celebrating 20 years of National Variety Trials

THIS year will mark the 20th anniversary of the National Variety Trials program which provides Australian grain growers and their advisers with independent results to support grain variety decisions. The program has evolved into the largest...

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21 Jan 2025

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Free help to get through tough times

FORMER Lochiel farmer Judy Wilkinson is one of 15 mentors based around regional South Australia who can provide free counselling to farmers and those in other rural businesses doing it tough after one of the driest years on record. Judy, now based...

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14 Jan 2025

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Update to re-energise state’s producers for 2025

SOUTH Australian grain growers, advisers, researchers and consultants can start 2025 with an opportunity to compare notes and catch up on recent research, development and extension outcomes in February, when the GRDC Grains Research Updates return...

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14 Jan 2025

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Get onboard to expand skills

GROWERS looking to build skills to contribute to industry boards and committees are encouraged to apply to participate in the GrainGrowers Onboard program. The OnBoard program, which has operated since 2021, provides a unique leadership and...

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07 Jan 2025