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 skills necessary for a modern...
New director for SA Drought Hub
The University of Adelaide’s Dr Stephen Lee has been appointed director of the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub.
Dr Lee started in...
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...
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...
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...
Technology sheds light on root growth
Three young researchers are using their access to Australia’s best scientific infrastructure to improve crop management practices and profitability.
The Grains Research and Development Corporation...
Farmers still seeking solution to dog attacks
Concerns remain for farmers in the Ceduna District Council region as attacks on livestock by roaming dogs take their toll.
Exasperated farmers had approached the...
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...
Ag production value and volume soars
Australia’s farmers are on track to smash production value and volume records in 2021-22 on the back of exceptional seasonal conditions and a surge...
Maize trials deliver good news
With skyrocketing nitrogen (N) prices and a shortage of supply, results from an irrigated maize trial series have delivered good news to growers looking...
Two basketball games drawn
Two games ended in draws in the latest round of Kimba Basketball Association on Tuesday, November 12.
Red and Blue drew 27-27 in the juniors...
