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New pear variety plantings get underway

New pear variety plantings get underway

Australian growers have invested in the new pear variety, QTee.

Opinions divided as councils stake GM-free claims

Opinions divided as councils stake GM-free claims

FOUR SA councils to-date have confirmed they will apply to be genetically modified-free regions, as the deadline to seek designation from Primary Industries Minister David Basham fast approaches.

Strawberry breeding a juicy success

Strawberry breeding a juicy success

Aussie strawberry breeders are coming up with some new takes on the delicious berry.

It's December 2002 all over again | FLASHBACK

It's December 2002 all over again | FLASHBACK

Time to waltz back to 2002 with photos from our December edition.

Opinions divided as councils stake GM-free claims

Opinions divided as councils stake GM-free claims

FOUR SA councils to-date have confirmed they will apply to be genetically modified-free regions, as the deadline to seek designation from Primary Industries Minister David Basham fast approaches.

Australian innovation making waves in the US

Australian innovation making waves in the US

A clever Aussie beekeeping app is line for a major American award.

NT strives to ensure it's citrus canker free

NT strives to ensure it's citrus canker free

The NT is claiming the eradication of citrus canker as a success story.

'It just grew bigger and bigger': How the much-loved pumpkin festival came to a close

'It just grew bigger and bigger': How the much-loved pumpkin festival came to a close

Like a Queensland blue watered all summer, the Collector Pumpkin Festival just grew and grew.

Farm flowers could pull pollinators

Farm flowers could pull pollinators

Having floral resources is a good way to attract a diversity of pollinators.

NT strives to ensure it's citrus canker free

NT strives to ensure it's citrus canker free

The NT is claiming the eradication of citrus canker as a success story.

Farm backpacker ripoff under investigation

Farm backpacker ripoff under investigation

The ABC has aired more claims of backpacker exploitation.

It's December 2002 all over again | FLASHBACK

It's December 2002 all over again | FLASHBACK

Time to waltz back to 2002 with photos from our December edition.

'It just grew bigger and bigger': How the much-loved pumpkin festival came to a close

'It just grew bigger and bigger': How the much-loved pumpkin festival came to a close

Like a Queensland blue watered all summer, the Collector Pumpkin Festival just grew and grew.

Strawberry breeding a juicy success

Strawberry breeding a juicy success

Aussie strawberry breeders are coming up with some new takes on the delicious berry.

Farm flowers could pull pollinators

Farm flowers could pull pollinators

Having floral resources is a good way to attract a diversity of pollinators.

Farm backpacker ripoff under investigation

Farm backpacker ripoff under investigation

The ABC has aired more claims of backpacker exploitation.

Transport crisis looms for Tas harvest workers

Transport crisis looms for Tas harvest workers

Tasmanian government open to ideas for seasonal worker transport.

Transport crisis looms for Tas harvest workers

Strawberry sundaes fund more research

Got a Honda 'postie' bike? Show us

Fruit pickers could keep JobSeeker, uni students could work off HECS

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New pear variety plantings get underway

New pear variety plantings get underway

Australian growers have invested in the new pear variety, QTee.

Cross-pollination drives macadamias productivity

Cross-pollination drives macadamias productivity

Cross-pollination for macadamias has proved critical for maximising yields.

Farm flowers could pull pollinators

Farm flowers could pull pollinators

Having floral resources is a good way to attract a diversity of pollinators.

Fruit, vegetable worker supply chains "labyrinthine": FWO

Fruit, vegetable worker supply chains "labyrinthine": FWO

Fair Work Ombudsman frustrated by complex labor supply chains.

Strawberry breeding a juicy success

Strawberry breeding a juicy success

Aussie strawberry breeders are coming up with some new takes on the delicious berry.

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Showing them the money - $39m in grants open to shows, field days

Showing them the money - $39m in grants open to shows, field days

A 'pandemic-busting cash injection' for shows and field day events forced to cancel because of COVID-19 is now available.

Targeted funding to attract seasonal workers

Targeted funding to attract seasonal workers

Seasonal workforce co-ordinators, employment offices to help ease worker shortages.

Ag output values flatline at $61b as virus and restocking cut earnings

Ag output values flatline at $61b as virus and restocking cut earnings

An improved season will be a drag on some agricultural production earnings this year as producers rebuild after drought, withholding livestock from market

International Dairy Week cancelled

International Dairy Week cancelled

Australia's largest dairy show International Dairy Week is the latest event to be cancelled due to COVID-19.

Organic sector makes the most of a crisis year as demand spikes

Organic sector makes the most of a crisis year as demand spikes

At their peak, sales of certified organic lines jumped more than 50 per cent above normal monthly trends, and remain solid.

Delivery now struggling to keep up with new tractor demand

Delivery now struggling to keep up with new tractor demand

Latest data from the Tractor and Machinery Association shows that new tractor sales are still strong across most of Australia.

Virus erodes farmer confidence, but good season keeps most upbeat

Virus erodes farmer confidence, but good season keeps most upbeat

Latest Rabobank research shows about 27pc of farmers are actually pessimistic about their economic outlook, despite much-improved seasonal conditions.

Traffic light system for reopening

Traffic light system for reopening

Farmers, transporters part of COVID-19 roadmap planning.

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It's December 2002 all over again | FLASHBACK

It's December 2002 all over again | FLASHBACK

Time to waltz back to 2002 with photos from our December edition.

Got a Honda 'postie' bike? Show us

Got a Honda 'postie' bike? Show us

A tribute to an unrecognised farm workhorse - the CT110.

Apple and pear packing shed delivers enough unimpeded floor space for an Airbus

Apple and pear packing shed delivers enough unimpeded floor space for an Airbus

Australia's biggest fruit packing shed has unparalleled clear floor space that could house an A380.

Victorian farmer takes TikTok by storm

Victorian farmer takes TikTok by storm

A Victorian farmer has taken the internet by storm, posting his farming escapades on TikTok, and amassing millions of views and likes.

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Rain rebuilds yield potential

Rain rebuilds yield potential

The spring rainfall will lock in a lot of the yield potential that had existed as we came out of winter.

eShepherd secures $335,000 grant to virtually protect Reef

eShepherd secures $335,000 grant to virtually protect Reef

A digital fencing platform is being trialed to enhance grazing management while better protecting the Great Barrier Reef.

Hay, the national fodder industry has a new boss

Hay, the national fodder industry has a new boss

South Australian grower Brad Griffiths has been elected chairman of the Australian Fodder Industry Association.

Nufarm weathers tough season and $456m full-year loss

Nufarm weathers tough season and $456m full-year loss

Despite a 6.5 per cent revenue lift, thanks partly to improved seasonal conditions in Australia, Nufarm's performance has been disappointing.

Rising tide of opportunities for ag in $1.5b seaweed industry

Rising tide of opportunities for ag in $1.5b seaweed industry

Seaweed offers far more than just new aquaculture options for Australia's primary production sector

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Apple and pear packing shed delivers enough unimpeded floor space for an Airbus

Apple and pear packing shed delivers enough unimpeded floor space for an Airbus

Australia's biggest fruit packing shed has unparalleled clear floor space that could house an A380.

Helping country kids reach their full potential

Helping country kids reach their full potential

Royal Far West and telco Pennytel have teamed-up this Spring to help raise awareness for country kids in need.

Targeted foliar nutrition supports Pome fruit quality

Targeted foliar nutrition supports Pome fruit quality

Apples and pears will benefit from the foliar nutrient application, at the right time.

Sustainable agriculture for a sustainable future

Sustainable agriculture for a sustainable future

Entrust Organic offers organic growers a new resistance management tool for the selective control of some of Australia's most damaging pests.

Managing thousands in admin can be as easy as checking the weather

Managing thousands in admin can be as easy as checking the weather

Ratify is the groundbreaking new business admin platform which makes managing thousands of employees a much easier task.

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"Harvest Moon" says it all | OPINION

"Harvest Moon" says it all | OPINION

One of the Tasmanian vegetable industry powerhouses reckons there's room for growth.

Industries need to look past stars | EDITORIAL

Industries need to look past stars | EDITORIAL

The Health Rating System is meant to help people eat healthy. That's the idea, at least.

Chinese medicine a Tassie opportunity | OPINION

Chinese medicine a Tassie opportunity | OPINION

Progress might be slow, but the potential lingers for a Chinese medicine industry in Tasmania.

TV chefs offering mixed emotions | EDITORIAL

TV chefs offering mixed emotions | EDITORIAL

Emotional attachment in cooking could be the key to selling more fruit and vegetables.

30 years in retrospect | OPINION

30 years in retrospect | OPINION

Long time GFV columnist Dr Mike Walker looks back at three decades.

Paving a new era for ag gatherings | EDITORIAL

Paving a new era for ag gatherings | EDITORIAL

EGVID blazed a trail for agriculture this month, embracing the digital era.

Tasmania moving forward on multiple fronts | OPINION

Tasmania moving forward on multiple fronts | OPINION

Dr Mike Walker gives an update on three projects he's written about.

Ag giving strength during crisis chaos | EDITORIAL

Ag giving strength during crisis chaos | EDITORIAL

It may not be on the frontline fighting COVID-19, but ag is playing an important part.