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Analysts unravel crop situation in Black Sea as Australia watches its markets

Analysts unravel crop situation in Black Sea as Australia watches its markets

Crop production trends in the Black Sea this season are being monitored.

Urea spike sees prices hit eight year highs

Urea spike sees prices hit eight year highs

Issues within the ammonia industry, white-hot demand and logistics problems have conspired to see urea's price rise continue.

Market rebounds from June low

Market rebounds from June low

US grains futures markets surged at the end of last week.

Challenge for 'dry' land rice

Challenge for 'dry' land rice

Rainfed rice grown in the NSW Richmond Valley experienced mixed results after a challenging season that went from very dry to very wet and continued through early harvest.

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Analysts unravel crop situation in Black Sea as Australia watches its markets

Analysts unravel crop situation in Black Sea as Australia watches its markets

Crop production trends in the Black Sea this season are being monitored.

Imi resistance a problem for lentil producers

Imi resistance a problem for lentil producers

Broadleaf weeds such as prickly lettuce and sowthistle are becoming increasing problems for lentil producers due to herbicide resistance.

More whole grains in the diet could save Australia billions

More whole grains in the diet could save Australia billions

A simple tweak to diets could markedly reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes in Australia and save billions in health care.

Nitrogen at proper rate

Nitrogen at proper rate

Deciding on what is an appropriate nitrogen fertiliser rate to apply to a crop, especially one well on the way, is no easy decision.

Imi resistance a problem for lentil producers

Imi resistance a problem for lentil producers

Broadleaf weeds such as prickly lettuce and sowthistle are becoming increasing problems for lentil producers due to herbicide resistance.

Urea prices climb steeply

Urea prices climb steeply

Urea prices have climbed steeply over the past month - what is driving the worldwide price rise?

Crop forecast looks strong but uncertainty surrounds prices holding

Crop forecast looks strong but uncertainty surrounds prices holding

Australia could record a 30 million tonne wheat crop this season and pressure prices.

Urea spike sees prices hit eight year highs

Urea spike sees prices hit eight year highs

Issues within the ammonia industry, white-hot demand and logistics problems have conspired to see urea's price rise continue.

Market rebounds from June low

Market rebounds from June low

US grains futures markets surged at the end of last week.

Urea prices climb steeply

Urea prices climb steeply

Urea prices have climbed steeply over the past month - what is driving the worldwide price rise?

Crop forecast looks strong but uncertainty surrounds prices holding

Crop forecast looks strong but uncertainty surrounds prices holding

Australia could record a 30 million tonne wheat crop this season and pressure prices.

Nitrogen at proper rate

Nitrogen at proper rate

Deciding on what is an appropriate nitrogen fertiliser rate to apply to a crop, especially one well on the way, is no easy decision.

Urea spike sees prices hit eight year highs

Urea spike sees prices hit eight year highs

Issues within the ammonia industry, white-hot demand and logistics problems have conspired to see urea's price rise continue.

More whole grains in the diet could save Australia billions

More whole grains in the diet could save Australia billions

A simple tweak to diets could markedly reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes in Australia and save billions in health care.

Market rebounds from June low

Market rebounds from June low

US grains futures markets surged at the end of last week.

Light, but critical falls to spur crop growth

Light, but critical falls to spur crop growth

Rainfall of up to 15mm through cropping regions in Victoria and SA will be critical in getting crop established.

Corn is in the driver's seat but a route is not yet determined

Corn is in the driver's seat but a route is not yet determined

All eyes may be on corn, but the USDA has reported a record high global wheat crop this season.

Light, but critical falls to spur crop growth

Corn is in the driver's seat but a route is not yet determined

Mice causing significant fodder damage

Weather market tensions dip

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Cotton industry looks to use waste for soil health

Cotton industry looks to use waste for soil health

Wasted cotton textiles will return to the ground where they were grown as part of an innovative waste reduction and soil health project.

Australian Cotton Industry Awards finalists announced

Australian Cotton Industry Awards finalists announced

The winners will be announced at the 2021 Australian Cotton Collective in Toowoomba in August.

Frost takes cream off crop in otherwise bumper season

Frost takes cream off crop in otherwise bumper season

Cotton Australia predicts 2.8 million bale season.

Insurance alliance for sustainable cotton

Insurance alliance for sustainable cotton

Cotton Australia and insurer Achmea have teamed up to offer growers participating in CA's sustainability scheme better rates.

Y is it so? Buried undies reveal soil health secrets

Y is it so? Buried undies reveal soil health secrets

They may not look like much, but pairs of decomposing old undies are giving researchers new understanding of the nation's soil health.

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Work on protecting seeds from drought

Work on protecting seeds from drought

There has been a lot of work into getting plants that are more drought tolerant, now work is going on to help create similarly robust seeds.

Tissue culture avos speed up production

Tissue culture avos speed up production

Wait times on avocado trees for commercial growers could soon drop.

Gatton Campus turns into gala dinner venue | PHOTOS

Gatton Campus turns into gala dinner venue | PHOTOS

The Lockyer Valley Growers Expo gala dinner was held in Gatton.

Gatton turns on sunshine for Expo | PHOTOS

Gatton turns on sunshine for Expo | PHOTOS

Lockyer Valley Growers Expo 2021 got off to a superb start yesterday.

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Solar and wind generation costs stack up says CSIRO report

Solar and wind generation costs stack up says CSIRO report

New GenCost report says solar and wind continue to be the cheapest sources of new electricity generation capacity in Australia.

New Holland says its new compact tractors are boomers

New Holland says its new compact tractors are boomers

New Holland Agriculture in Europe has announced the release of new models of its Boomer compact tractor range.

Demolition derby with a difference a big hit at Mungindi

Demolition derby with a difference a big hit at Mungindi

A novel demolition derby pitting headers against cotton pickers will be back for this year's Mungindi Show.

Lemken adds divided seed hopper to Solitair seed drill

Lemken adds divided seed hopper to Solitair seed drill

German manufacturer Lemken has released a Solitair 9+ seed drill with a divided hopper.

New Holland says its new compact tractors are boomers

New Holland says its new compact tractors are boomers

New Holland Agriculture in Europe has announced the release of new models of its Boomer compact tractor range.

New Holland hails its 50 years of making skid steer loaders

New Holland hails its 50 years of making skid steer loaders

New Holland is celebrating the 50th birthday of its first skid steer loader.

Claas says factory upgrade in Le Mans puts it in poll position

Claas says factory upgrade in Le Mans puts it in poll position

Global farm machinery maker Claas has finished a major upgrade of its factory in France.

Agtech companies told they need to collaborate more

Agtech companies told they need to collaborate more

The need for more collaboration among agtech companies was highlighted in a webinar.

New push for level playing field for independent farm machinery repairers

New push for level playing field for independent farm machinery repairers

The Productivity Commission has raised concerns about the need for a more level playing field for independent repairers of farm machinery.

New Holland hails its 50 years of making skid steer loaders

New Holland hails its 50 years of making skid steer loaders

New Holland is celebrating the 50th birthday of its first skid steer loader.

Lemken adds divided seed hopper to Solitair seed drill

Lemken adds divided seed hopper to Solitair seed drill

German manufacturer Lemken has released a Solitair 9+ seed drill with a divided hopper.

Agtech companies told they need to collaborate more

Agtech companies told they need to collaborate more

The need for more collaboration among agtech companies was highlighted in a webinar.

Demolition derby with a difference a big hit at Mungindi

Demolition derby with a difference a big hit at Mungindi

A novel demolition derby pitting headers against cotton pickers will be back for this year's Mungindi Show.

New push for level playing field for independent farm machinery repairers

New push for level playing field for independent farm machinery repairers

The Productivity Commission has raised concerns about the need for a more level playing field for independent repairers of farm machinery.

Krone says new hay rake has swept onto Australian market

Krone says new hay rake has swept onto Australian market

Krone says its new Swadro TC 1370 delivery rake has been attracting plenty of attention in Australia.

Agritech startups to engage in a pitch battle in Wagga Wagga

Agritech startups to engage in a pitch battle in Wagga Wagga

The founders of nine leading agritech startups will do battle at a special pitch event in Wagga Wagga next month.

Claas says factory upgrade in Le Mans puts it in poll position

Claas says factory upgrade in Le Mans puts it in poll position

Global farm machinery maker Claas has finished a major upgrade of its factory in France.