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Sessions dig into new approaches for dry saline soils

Eyre Peninsula farmers have new tactics to tackle dry saline soils this season, plus the latest information on how to apply variable rate technology...

Roundtable discusses drought mental health gaps

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) initiated and coordinated a statewide Mental Health Roundtable to address mental health challenges arising from the drought in regional South...

Projects focus on optimising crop productivity

Two new Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investments led by Murdoch University in Western Australia are targeting blue sky research to improve profitability...

EP growers warned of increased mouse activity

Grain growers are advised to remain vigilant by monitoring mouse numbers locally in the lead-up to sowing. The latest meeting of the National Mouse Group...

Organisation seeking industry experts for regional panels

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is seeking grain growers, agronomists, researchers and agricultural industry stakeholders keen to ensure Australian grains research delivers impact...

Farmers welcome federal funding

The federal government recently announced a national food security strategy after pledging $3.5 million in funding. The government has called out climate change as a...

Sheep country now producing big crops

There is no doubt some older, passionate sheep producers still love their sheep, so when Philip “Pip” Minhard was informed by his sons they...

Early detection for grain disease

In an Australian first, grain growers now have access to accurate, localised data to improve disease management through a project harnessing technology to track...

Boost to protect state from bird flu

Ongoing preparations against the threat of bird flu and other emergency animal diseases are getting a boost with a mobile laboratory being funded for...

Investment made in weed management

A new $47 million weed management investment led by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has been developed to support Australian grain growers...

Preference count underway for Grey

A three-candidate preferred count for the seat of Grey is underway. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is undertaking the count to determine who of Liberal...