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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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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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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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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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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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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