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Ladies of hort celebrate IWD

Ladies of hort celebrate IWD

A special gathering in Brisbane highlighted the role women play in farming.

Study reveals limited response to biological inputs

Study reveals limited response to biological inputs

Bob Freebairn writes about a recent study on biological inputs.

Microscopic pests in focus of smartphone app

Microscopic pests in focus of smartphone app

A SA-developed diagnostic tool could help manage horticulture pest outbreaks.

Adelaide Hills' niche industry to grow

Adelaide Hills' niche industry to grow

Fruit-based beverages from the Adelaide Hills have been given a boost.

Study reveals limited response to biological inputs

Study reveals limited response to biological inputs

Bob Freebairn writes about a recent study on biological inputs.

Tassie spud growers worry McCain Foods' $37 million investment won't line their pockets

Tassie spud growers worry McCain Foods' $37 million investment won't line their pockets

Growers would be "over the moon" to get 35 cents per kilogram.

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.

Bowen to host Japanese ag students

Bowen to host Japanese ag students

Japanese ag students will spend 12 months living and working in Bowen.

Online system plans custom fertilisation programs

Online system plans custom fertilisation programs

Haifa has released an online fertiliser planning program.

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.

Community effort grows giant pumpkin

Community effort grows giant pumpkin

A small NSW Christian community has grown a true giant pumpkin.

Adelaide Hills' niche industry to grow

Adelaide Hills' niche industry to grow

Fruit-based beverages from the Adelaide Hills have been given a boost.

Bowen to host Japanese ag students

Bowen to host Japanese ag students

Japanese ag students will spend 12 months living and working in Bowen.

Microscopic pests in focus of smartphone app

Microscopic pests in focus of smartphone app

A SA-developed diagnostic tool could help manage horticulture pest outbreaks.

Online system plans custom fertilisation programs

Online system plans custom fertilisation programs

Haifa has released an online fertiliser planning program.

Community effort grows giant pumpkin

Community effort grows giant pumpkin

A small NSW Christian community has grown a true giant pumpkin.

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.

WA searching for spud with thud

Qld produce in spotlight on MasterChef

AWU takes aim at Growcom over hort EA

Visa changes affect farms, sports and arts

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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.

Banana Congress heads to the Gold Coast

Banana Congress heads to the Gold Coast

Banana growers will head to the Gold Coast in May for the national congress.

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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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Consumer driven technology

Consumer driven technology

Off the Table capitalising on farmgate retail

Reaching ag's $100b goal is simple - get more people going bush

Reaching ag's $100b goal is simple - get more people going bush

Agriculture is struggling with falling productivity, but plenty of optimists are confident about achieving a remarkable turnaround

Farmer mood up slightly, but tough season weighs on 2019

Farmer mood up slightly, but tough season weighs on 2019

Ag sentiment rises marginally and investment plans stay strong, but more farmers are negative than positive

Strong demand continues despite production uncertainty | Grain Brokers Australia

Strong demand continues despite production uncertainty | Grain Brokers Australia

2018 is the first year where there has been more than one million cattle in feedlot system for the entire year.

China syndrome infects our ag export outlook

China syndrome infects our ag export outlook

Australia's biggest farm export market is making life more unpredictable for suppliers

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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.