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Citrus focuses on exporting future

Citrus focuses on exporting future

Australian citrus has health export figures but the future is looming.

Push to block out coal exploration on NSW wine country

Push to block out coal exploration on NSW wine country

Coal exploration licences in Hunter ag country face D-Day.

New quarantine bins at Yamba

New quarantine bins at Yamba

Two new permanent quarantine bins have been installed leading near Yamba.

Late resident's hall of fame nod an honour for family

Late resident's hall of fame nod an honour for family

Citrus Australia presented the honour to Mr Davidson's family.

Push to block out coal exploration on NSW wine country

Push to block out coal exploration on NSW wine country

Coal exploration licences in Hunter ag country face D-Day.

Weeds used to improve soil health

Weeds used to improve soil health

Farmers in Bowen are using creek weeds as compost to improve soil health in a trail that may have broad appeal.

Mango madness yields bumper crop

Mango madness yields bumper crop

Australian mango growers pumped out more than 10 million trays last summer.

New migration agreement to benefit SA regions

New migration agreement to benefit SA regions

SA has welcomed the Designated Area Migration Agreement.

Farmers to have say on reef regulations

Farmers to have say on reef regulations

Farmers will be given a say on new reef rules with public hearings to be held in the regions.

Mango madness yields bumper crop

Mango madness yields bumper crop

Australian mango growers pumped out more than 10 million trays last summer.

Vic Government's further push to protect farmland

Vic Government's further push to protect farmland

There's a further State Government push to protect Melbourne's significant agricultural land

Late resident's hall of fame nod an honour for family

Late resident's hall of fame nod an honour for family

Citrus Australia presented the honour to Mr Davidson's family.

New migration agreement to benefit SA regions

New migration agreement to benefit SA regions

SA has welcomed the Designated Area Migration Agreement.

New quarantine bins at Yamba

New quarantine bins at Yamba

Two new permanent quarantine bins have been installed leading near Yamba.

Farmers to have say on reef regulations

Farmers to have say on reef regulations

Farmers will be given a say on new reef rules with public hearings to be held in the regions.

Vic Government's further push to protect farmland

Vic Government's further push to protect farmland

There's a further State Government push to protect Melbourne's significant agricultural land

SA commits to national fruit fly approach

SA commits to national fruit fly approach

SA has shown its support for the Intergovernmental Agreement on Fruit Fly Management.

SA commits to national fruit fly approach

Ladies of hort celebrate IWD

Bowen to host Japanese ag students

Online system plans custom fertilisation programs

Horticulture

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$130 million cannabis facility for Mildura

$130 million cannabis facility for Mildura

Cann Group is set to build a $130 million greenhouse at Mildura to produce up to 50 tonnes of dry cannabis flowers annually.

EPQ helps smooth Woolies PDF forms

EPQ helps smooth Woolies PDF forms

There's now a quicker way for producers to fill out Woolies' paperwork.

WA searching for spud with thud

WA searching for spud with thud

The search is on for WA’s biggest potato at the Warren Districts Show.

Hort should embrace practical ag tech for future

Hort should embrace practical ag tech for future

Matt Fealy says hort is in the box seat to incorporate robots and blockchains.

Strawberry Springs given biosecurity award

Strawberry Springs given biosecurity award

A commitment to biosecurity has been acknowledged for a Vic strawberry grower.

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Citrus Technical Forum 2019: Industry is thriving | PHOTOS

Citrus Technical Forum 2019: Industry is thriving | PHOTOS

More than 400 growers attended the 2019 Citrus Technical Forum in Adelaide.

A chance to hunt for elusive Tasmanian truffles

A chance to hunt for elusive Tasmanian truffles

The star of the tour is Bickie a Border Collie who sniffs out the truffles.

All the photos from ABARES 2019

All the photos from ABARES 2019

All the action at the ABARES Outlook conference in Canberra.

Meeting shows strength of Bundy macadamias

Meeting shows strength of Bundy macadamias

See the photos from the Bundaberg MacGroup meeting.

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Cotton farmer found guilty

Cotton farmer found guilty

A NORTHERN NSW cotton producer has been found guilty of illegally extracting water out of the Barwon River.

Investors flee Nufarm

Investors flee Nufarm

Nufarm endured a day from hell on Wednesdy, with the value of the company dropping by $500 million as a result of a 23.9pc drop in shares.

Lempriere Grain into administration

Lempriere Grain into administration

As the grains industry feared Victorian-based grain buyer Lempriere Grain is now in administration.

Global dairy price recovery continues

Global dairy price recovery continues

Solid global dairy prices are forecast for 2019/20, on the back of weakening supply growth worldwide and increased demand.

Riverina crusher reaches milestone

Riverina crusher reaches milestone

A Riverina oilseed crusher has reached a production milestone.

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How to help protect your plants against drought

How to help protect your plants against drought

There are ways you can protect plants during drought to avoid a reduction in yield in the future.

Manure – a valuable resource that needs to be managed

Manure – a valuable resource that needs to be managed

Feedlot pens should be cleaned regularly, especially under shaded areas.

A new guide for managing pregnant heifers in feedlots

A new guide for managing pregnant heifers in feedlots

There's a new best practice guide for managing pregnant heifers in feedlots.

Mixed outlook for sorghum crop

Mixed outlook for sorghum crop

It's a variable outlook for the 2019 sorghum crop.

Impressive draft ready for Big Country

Impressive draft ready for Big Country

The catalogue offering for the Big Country Sale, at Charters Towers on February 4 – 5, will well and truly fulfill the sale’s 2019 theme “industry impact”, according to sale agents Geaney’s and McCaffrey’s ALM.

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Tasmanian taste map still a dream | OPINION

Tasmanian taste map still a dream | OPINION

A taste profile map of Tassie is a great concept... but still a way off.

F&V festivals still drawing the crowds | OPINION

F&V festivals still drawing the crowds | OPINION

There's something special about a town celebrating a particular vegetable or fruit.

Tassie – the tipping point? OPINION

Tassie – the tipping point? OPINION

Things are looking up for Tassie ag, according to Dr Walker.

Weeds can invite insects

Weeds can invite insects

Vegetable growers who have received early summer rainfall should be on the lookout for weed growth that can harbour insect pests.

Nature and nurture: How to best engage with the next generation

Nature and nurture: How to best engage with the next generation

The next generation needs a helping hand if we want them to take up the farm.

Food safety culture needs thorough understanding

Food safety culture needs thorough understanding

Food safety requires some in-depth thinking and implementation.

Small employers, let’s talk about Single Touch Payroll

Small employers, let’s talk about Single Touch Payroll

The way employers report tax and superannuation information to the ATO has changed.

Maximising the value of the flavour of Tasmania crops | OPINION

Maximising the value of the flavour of Tasmania crops | OPINION

Scientifically proving Tassie parsley tastes better could be a marketing coup.