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DATA: The research team trialling different hand weeding tools for their effectiveness at UNE's Laureldale Farm.

Five years of research have gone into the document.

New guide helps growers weed out veggie... weeds

ON SITE: Chris Hemsworth (or at least, a cardboard version) will again be flying the flag for GFV.

Stop by the GFV stand at #HortCon22 and meeting a very stiff Hemsworth.

"Hemsy" to return to GFV HortCon stand

RUNNING: Some of horticulture's rising stars who are finalists for the 2022 Corteva Young Grower of the Year Award.

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A batch of horticulture's "up and comers" are vying for a major title.

Young growers shortlisted for 2022 top hort award

Coronavirus

There are 1,548 COVID-19 patients in hospital, with 54 in ICU.

NSW records three COVID deaths, more than 7000 new cases

Experts believe a COVID-19 reinfection wave is underway. Picture: Getty

Around 10 per cent of new COVID-19 cases in the UK are now reinfections, but the true picture in Australia may never be clear.

COVID reinfections surging but may never be traced

Scott Morrison has announced some Australians will receive a limited number of rapid tests for free. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong

Some Australians will receive a limited number of rapid COVID-19 tests for free, but the Prime Minister has rejected calls for them to be universally available.

Free rapid tests for some, but Coalition falls short of Labor's demand

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SPREADING: The Varroa mite emergency zone has been extended to include the Port Stephens Peninsula after three new infestation cases.

The Varroa mite infestation continues to spread resulting in an extension of the emergency zone.

Emergency zones extended after three new Varroa mite cases

UPFRONT: Federal agriculture minister Murray Watt tells the Hort Connections 2022 audience that he won't pretend to be a farmer although he can appreciate the issues primary producers face.

The new ag minister has taken the honest approach in his first major address.

Murray Watt won't pretend to be a farmer

READY: Truffle farmer Simon Hedges with his truffle dog, Jimmy, at Duckmaloi River Truffles near Oberon in NSW on June 11, 2022. Picture: Saffron Howden

Sub-zero temperatures, patience, and the love of a good dog are the secrets to a successful truffière.

A nose for 'black diamonds': the fine art of truffle harvesting

Agribusiness

New Growcom CEO says she will seek to understand the horticultural industry's issues through growers' eyes.

Growcom has your back

Agriculture industries will be looking for an ongoing commitment this budget to the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network.

The agriculture and horticulture sectors are hoping for government support in the state budget.

Budgeting for workers, housing and disasters

SURVEY: Better data will help secure future infratsructure and support. Picture: Shutterstock

Past production data is being collected to provide a more accurate picture of Queensland horticulture.

Production insights for Qld horticulture

NEEDED: Magnesium is vital for plant growth and development, being the central component of chlorophyll. 

Broadacre croppers will see benefit in the addition of macro and micronutrients essential for plant growth.

Unlock the yield potential of your cereal crops

GROUNDED: As one of the world's leading nitrogen fertiliser manufacturers, Yara takes its obligations to reduce emissions seriously.

Yara is taking some serious steps to help growers lessen agriculture's environmental impacts.

Fertiliser choice can help to reduce on-farm carbon emissions

The team at Engage Ag are tractor and machinery specialists, offering a whole-of-life philosophy based on principles like personalised service and understanding of customer need.

Engaging with community, engaging with customers, engaging with the land

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

Increasing agricultural productivity while in turn containing multiple functions within a single formulation has been a keen goal for Spraytec Australia.

A good oil for crops

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

GREAT people manufacturing locally in Australia and developing proven products - that's how some of the biggest names in agriculture regard FUCHS Lubricants.

FUCHS Lubricants are made in Australia

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

Knowing wear mechanisms in key machinery enables these to be put on the maintenance radar.

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

COSTLY: Lettuce took on near currency status as the price went north of $10 a head after flooding ruined Qld crops earlier this year. But should the public be shocked and surprised by it? Picture: Shutterstock.

The lettuce price went up; people were outraged. Welcome to 2022.

Lettuce limelight shows disparity | OPINION

CONNECTED: While sustainability has become a buzzword within agriculture, are farmers actually embracing the full concept? Picture: Shutterstock.

Horticulture is getting further onboard the sustainability bandwagon.

Sustainability is all the go | OPINION

DIFFERING: Agricultural advocacy, much like politics, often seems to be an ongoing argument in defence of the practice. Picture: Shutterstock.

The election might be over but the argy bargy will go on, no doubt.

All done but the shouting goes on | OPINION

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VIGILANCE: NSW beekeepers have been barred from moving or tending their hives after varroa mite was detected.

With heavy reliance on pollination, the almond industry is carefully watching the Varroa situation.

Fears for almond crop as bee mite spreads

FAMILY: Co-owners of Alpha Fresh, Frank and Giuseppe Iannelli, Hume, ACT. The men say the fresh produce business is in their blood. 

The Iannelli brothers are making the most of their fresh produce heritage.

Brothers keep up tradition | MARKETS PROFILE

Fresh opportunities: Food Agility CRC chief scientist and Charles Sturt University adjunct professor David Lamb says hands-free farming can reduce labour inputs and save producers time.

When looking at hands-free farming, Professor David Lamb says it is the why that matters.

Exploring road to hands-free farming

The varroa mite on a dead bee (left) and the mite up close. 

NSW DPI had now established emergency zones around a total of 19 infested premises.

Another varroa mite detection as bee parasite is found in Narrabri

SOON: John Deere production system manager Steph Gersekowski says an autonomous battery-powered electric tractor is set to be launched in Australia in 2026.

John Deere's battery-powered autonomous tractor is expected to be on Australian farms by 2026.

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