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Bulk handlers happy across the east coast

Bulk handlers happy across the east coast

It was not just GrainCorp that reaped the benefits of the monster east coast harvest, with other bulk handlers reporting massive receivals.

Markets suffer sharp decline

Markets suffer sharp decline

After a sharp rally, markets invariably fall, and that process began on Friday.

Soil bacteria help breakdown methane

Soil bacteria help breakdown methane

A recent study by Monash University has revealed soil bacteria play a key role in breaking down methane.

Nutrient depletion alert

Nutrient depletion alert

Nitrogen and phosphorus would have been heavily depleted from soil as a result of such good crop yields in the 2020 season. Now it's time to test and then replace these nutrients.

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Bulk handlers happy across the east coast

Bulk handlers happy across the east coast

It was not just GrainCorp that reaped the benefits of the monster east coast harvest, with other bulk handlers reporting massive receivals.

New port infrastructure at Port Adelaide

New port infrastructure at Port Adelaide

There will be another avenue to the export market in SA with Cargill unveiling its mobile ship loader at Port Adelaide.

New FAR Australia research director appointed

New FAR Australia research director appointed

FAR Australia is delighted to announce a well known plant scientist has been appointed to its role as research director.

Record-breaking day for Clear Grain

Record-breaking day for Clear Grain

Clear Grain Exchange had its biggest day on record, with 72,699 tonnes of grain traded on January 13.

New port infrastructure at Port Adelaide

New port infrastructure at Port Adelaide

There will be another avenue to the export market in SA with Cargill unveiling its mobile ship loader at Port Adelaide.

From Tsingtaos to Mexican Sols for WA barley

From Tsingtaos to Mexican Sols for WA barley

CBH has exported 35,000 tonnes of malt barley to Mexico in what is believed to be a first for the Aussie barley industry.

Supply chain changes to provide opportunities for those who are flexible

Supply chain changes to provide opportunities for those who are flexible

COMMENT: Supply chain changes will necessitate flexibility and adaptability for grains sector.

Markets suffer sharp decline

Markets suffer sharp decline

After a sharp rally, markets invariably fall, and that process began on Friday.

Rain offers up once-in-a-lifetime cropping opportunity

Rain offers up once-in-a-lifetime cropping opportunity

It was the first time this Woodstock farmer has planted chickpeas as spring-sown crop.

From Tsingtaos to Mexican Sols for WA barley

From Tsingtaos to Mexican Sols for WA barley

CBH has exported 35,000 tonnes of malt barley to Mexico in what is believed to be a first for the Aussie barley industry.

Supply chain changes to provide opportunities for those who are flexible

Supply chain changes to provide opportunities for those who are flexible

COMMENT: Supply chain changes will necessitate flexibility and adaptability for grains sector.

Record-breaking day for Clear Grain

Record-breaking day for Clear Grain

Clear Grain Exchange had its biggest day on record, with 72,699 tonnes of grain traded on January 13.

Markets suffer sharp decline

Markets suffer sharp decline

After a sharp rally, markets invariably fall, and that process began on Friday.

New FAR Australia research director appointed

New FAR Australia research director appointed

FAR Australia is delighted to announce a well known plant scientist has been appointed to its role as research director.

Rain offers up once-in-a-lifetime cropping opportunity

Rain offers up once-in-a-lifetime cropping opportunity

It was the first time this Woodstock farmer has planted chickpeas as spring-sown crop.

Rushing to get grain exports out the door is a good problem to have

Rushing to get grain exports out the door is a good problem to have

COMMENT: Marketing grain will be impacted by price volatility, but demand signals are strong.

Some surprises in world grains stocks outlined in latest global estimates

Some surprises in world grains stocks outlined in latest global estimates

COMMENT: Some surprises emerged from latest USDA world grain supply and demand report.

Rushing to get grain exports out the door is a good problem to have

Some surprises in world grains stocks outlined in latest global estimates

New wheat variety proves to be a rockstar for growers

Northern farmers on high alert for locust plagues

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Cotton industry identifies emerging leaders

Cotton industry identifies emerging leaders

A combination of growers and researchers have been selected for this year's program.

Rainfall lifts confidence of North West cotton growers

Rainfall lifts confidence of North West cotton growers

Seasonal conditions lift cotton producers hopes for a stellar season.

Cotton heatwave pollination riddle solved

Cotton heatwave pollination riddle solved

A valuable research breakthrough from Macquarie Uni may lead to more heat tolerant cotton varieties.

Cotton growers saying nice BARRY

Cotton growers saying nice BARRY

A new crop modelling tool is set to give cotton growers a more accurate feel for what is out there in their paddocks.

US researcher concern at fast spreading cotton disease

US researcher concern at fast spreading cotton disease

A cotton disease common in South America has made its way to North America and has authorities concerned it could become a pandemic.

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Narrabri team puts an Australian spin on a Mexican classic

Narrabri team puts an Australian spin on a Mexican classic

Rosemary Smith and Stephen Beale honour a Mexican tradition the Australian way.

Funding goes to avocado export

Funding goes to avocado export

Government supporting avocado industry to streamline export process.

Aussie wins major Asian export award

Aussie wins major Asian export award

Noel Shield's 30 years in Asian fresh produce trade has been recognised.

Vic vegetable growers beam up bird problem with laser unit

Vic vegetable growers beam up bird problem with laser unit

A laser beam unit has proven a successful deterrent to birds on a Victorian horticultural farm.

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Are you clear for takeoff? It's drone registration time

Are you clear for takeoff? It's drone registration time

Farmers need to register their drones by next Thursday (January 28).

Deere says new Work Planner is a 'game changer'

Deere says new Work Planner is a 'game changer'

John Deere is singing the praises of its new Work Planner technology to streamline communication between farm managers and operators.

Farm machinery field days shrug off coranavirus fears

Farm machinery field days shrug off coranavirus fears

Australia's network of farm machinery field days are getting on with the job of organising events this year despite fears that sudden coronavirus outbreaks could throw a spanner in the works.

Silvan launches weather station and headlamp

Silvan launches weather station and headlamp

Melbourne-based Silvan has launched a new weater station and headlamp to start the new year.

Deere says new Work Planner is a 'game changer'

Deere says new Work Planner is a 'game changer'

John Deere is singing the praises of its new Work Planner technology to streamline communication between farm managers and operators.

No 'tiers' please, as diesel tractor engines head down low-emissions path

No 'tiers' please, as diesel tractor engines head down low-emissions path

Chief executive of the Tractor and Machinery Association says strict non-road diesel emissions standards in the EU and the US might make regulation in Australia largely unnecessary.

Takata airbag recall hailed a big success

Takata airbag recall hailed a big success

More than 12 million Australian motorists have checked to see if their vehicles were installed with faulty Takata airbags.

Researchers claim breakthrough in making 'green' ammonia

Researchers claim breakthrough in making 'green' ammonia

A team of researchers from two Sydney universities have claimed they have found a way of cheaply making "green" ammonia which can be used as a fertiliser or fuel.

Victorian TAFE forms 'sunny' partnership with John Deere

Victorian TAFE forms 'sunny' partnership with John Deere

SuniTAFE's Mildura campus is using a partnership with a local John Deere dealership to sharpen its focus on precision agriculture.

No 'tiers' please, as diesel tractor engines head down low-emissions path

No 'tiers' please, as diesel tractor engines head down low-emissions path

Chief executive of the Tractor and Machinery Association says strict non-road diesel emissions standards in the EU and the US might make regulation in Australia largely unnecessary.

Silvan launches weather station and headlamp

Silvan launches weather station and headlamp

Melbourne-based Silvan has launched a new weater station and headlamp to start the new year.

Researchers claim breakthrough in making 'green' ammonia

Researchers claim breakthrough in making 'green' ammonia

A team of researchers from two Sydney universities have claimed they have found a way of cheaply making "green" ammonia which can be used as a fertiliser or fuel.

Farm machinery field days shrug off coranavirus fears

Farm machinery field days shrug off coranavirus fears

Australia's network of farm machinery field days are getting on with the job of organising events this year despite fears that sudden coronavirus outbreaks could throw a spanner in the works.

Victorian TAFE forms 'sunny' partnership with John Deere

Victorian TAFE forms 'sunny' partnership with John Deere

SuniTAFE's Mildura campus is using a partnership with a local John Deere dealership to sharpen its focus on precision agriculture.

Vic vegetable growers beam up bird problem with laser unit

Vic vegetable growers beam up bird problem with laser unit

A laser beam unit has proven a successful deterrent to birds on a Victorian horticultural farm.

Big baler, concept tractor take international design awards

Big baler, concept tractor take international design awards

New Holland's BigBaler 1290 and the Steyr Konzept tractor have won a major international design awards.

Takata airbag recall hailed a big success

Takata airbag recall hailed a big success

More than 12 million Australian motorists have checked to see if their vehicles were installed with faulty Takata airbags.