Fruit fly preventative measures continue
The National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) has secured funding from Hort Innovation for phase 4 of the project that will strategically coordinate fruit fly...
Applications open to grow director skill sets
GrainGrowers’ OnBoard grower director program has opened for 2022 applications.
The program, an industry-first initiative, enables growers to further develop skill sets necessary for a...
New face joins grain board
The Board of Grain Producers SA (GPSA) last week appointed policy and communications expert Brad Perry as the organisation’s new chief executive officer.
Mr Perry...
Genetic discovery improving wheat
Researchers have discovered a genetic element in a common wheat pathogen with potential to help streamline breeding for disease-resistant wheat varieties that are better...
Mid North voice in grains program
Barunga Gap farmer Tom Michael hopes to develop his communication skills and tell the many positive stories in the grain growing industry after being...
Emerging tech trialled on farms
The state government has announced it will establish AgTech test beds on state-owned farms, in order to conduct rigorous and replicable testing of new...
Millions netted for horticulture
Australia’s horticulture growers will be able to access $35 million in Australian Government funding to purchase and install protective horticultural netting.
Agriculture and Northern Australia...
Rabbit control vital in summer
Farmers across South Australia are being urged to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to combating rabbits this summer.
Rabbits are regarded as...
Watch out for drift this summer
Producers are being reminded to consider their neighbours when planning spraying operations during the summer months.
Department of Primary Industries and Regions biosecurity executive director...
Booleroo Centre to chat about herbicides
Grains Research and Development Corporation is supporting a series of fallow herbicide workshops for growers and agronomists that will be delivered by Mark Congreve...
Passion Burns bright
Mia Burns, 13, of Tarlee is not quite like the majority of kids her age for the fact she plays four different sports and...
