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Saturday, July 27, 2024
Toyota announces end of the line for V8 power in LandCruiser 70 series
It's the end of an era for V8s in the LandCruiser 70 series range. Picture supplied
It's the end of an era for V8 power in the LandCruiser 70 series.

US onion and lettuce grower germinates crop on drip tape irrigation

Onion grower Alex Jack, Jack Brothers Farm, Imperial Valley, US. Picture supplied
T-Tape is Alex Jack's go-to irrigation method for onions.

Wine industry abuzz as bottles flow into China

Wine exports surge to levels not seen in five years.
Kat Wong
Nearly 10 million litres of bottled Australian wine worth $142.2m was exported to China in May. Picture by James Ross, AAP Photos

New farm safety packs for kids aim to lower the risk of on-farm accidents

The partnership was announced during Farm Safety Week.
Zack Zweck, Kadina, SA, with his son Archer, 6, on the family farm. Picture supplied
Opinion
Tasmania could quite reasonably be renamed the Berry Isle | OPINION
The Apple Isle yes, but here come the berries.
Dr Mike Walker
Tasmania pumps out substantial amounts of berries, greatly contributing to both the national and state economy. File picture

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Horticulture

Mareeba farm transition producing local jobs

Valentina Caamano-Bermudez is transitioning to a grower-packer operation at her Mareeba mango and lime farm. Picture supplied
After 10 years of farming mangoes and limes, farmer Valentina Caamano-Bermudez has begun a new era.
Steph Allen

NSW growers chase a fairer go at inquiry

Growers are hopeful the inquiry into supermarket prices is the first step in creating an even playing field.
Denis Howard
Ian Pearce, Orange, NSW believes growers are taking all the risk with very little reward. Picture by Denis Howard

National taskforce to help stricken winegrape growers

Jason Gregory
Wine grape growers, particularly in the inland regions and through the current oversupply of red wine grapes, have faced significant challenges over recent years. Picture supplied.

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Photos & Video

Apple and pear industry contributors honoured at 2024 APAL awards

2024 APAL award winners (top L-R) Steele Jacob, WA, Emily Shipway, SA, Ross Wilson, New Zealand, Blake Reeve, Tasmania, (bottom L-R) Joy Jarvis, WA, Kevin Sanders, Victoria and Noel Mason, SA. Picture supplied
The pome industry has acknowledged its high achievers.
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'Positive step forward' set to give Orange wines a major boost

Orange's 'beautiful wines' may soon be enjoyed worldwide.
Grace Dudley
Owner of Nashdale Lane Wines and President of the Orange Region Vignerons Association, Nick Segger at his vineyard. Picture by Tanya Marschke
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Biosecurity treatment on produce a step closer in SA

Construction has begun on the new biosecurity precint.
Elizabeth Anderson
Blubuilt's Toby Thurstans, Primary Industries Minister Clare Scriven and SA Produce Markets CEO Angelo Demasi mark the start of construction on the biosecurity precinct. Picture by Elizabeth Anderson

Agribusiness

Ag needs to keep a strong voice says National Farmers Federation president

National Farmers' Federation president David Jochinke within the trade display at Hort Connections 2024 in Melbourne last month. Picture by Ashley Walmsley
NFF president David Jochinke says ag needs to stand up and be heard.
Ashley Walmsley

Horticulture advocacy stronger within united national body says council chair

Jolyon Burnett says NFF Horticulture Council swings some weight.
Ashley Walmsley
National Farmers' Federation Horticulture Council chair Jolyon Burnett says horticulture has a genuine seat at the table on major agri-political issues. Picture by Ashley Walmsley

Viterra phases out haloxyfop in canola receivals

Gregor Heard
Viterra will not accept canola treated with haloxyfop herbicide this year. Photo by Gregor Heard.

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Enhancing the natural potential of crops

The YaraAmplix range of biostimulants includes more than a dozen formulations that have been scientifically proven to improve plant health and resilience. Picture supplied
Yara has entered the rapidly-growing biostimulants market.

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New device gives better safety and connectivity for Australian agriculture

Farmers can now stay in touch through a new satellite-based device that's easy to use.
Stacey Atkinson, marketing manager, ZOLEO, Victoria and Paolo Polidori, sales manager, ZOLEO, Victoria with the ZOLEO tracking and communications device which is built tough for rural Australian conditions. Picture by Ashley Walmsley

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A good oil for crops

IMPRESSED: Paul Slack, Moree, sees many advantages to using Spraytec's Fulltec on his crops.
Denis Howard

FUCHS Lubricants are made in Australia

Alan Welburn
AT WORK: Using FUCHS Lubricants eliminate problems and prolongs the working life of vital farm machinery.

Life of machinery can be prolonged using quality products that avoid wear and tear

SEASONED PERFORMERS: Petronas Akcela® and Ambra® Professional Series® fluids and lubricants deliver optimum protection, peak performance and quality.

Opinion

Tasmania could quite reasonably be renamed the Berry Isle | OPINION

Opinion
Tasmania pumps out substantial amounts of berries, greatly contributing to both the national and state economy. File picture
The Apple Isle yes, but here come the berries.
Dr Mike Walker
Opinion

A bridging of boundaries not a bad thing | OPINION

Tassie might have a natural water boundary but bridging that for research benefits all.
Dr Mike Walker
While borders, or frontiers, provide important important boundaries for biosecurity reasons, there are benefits in collaborating across them. Picture by Shutterstock
Opinion

The hort family comes together | OPINION

There's something a bit special about being in horticulture.
Ashley Walmsley
Hort Connections 2024 delegates mill around the Hort Innovation booth within the trade display. Picture by Ashley Walmsley