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HFF Conference covers plenty of ground | PHOTOS

HFF Conference covers plenty of ground | PHOTOS

The Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference in June showed the increasing rise in the sector.

Phoenicia gives growers, traders online option

Phoenicia gives growers, traders online option

Two fourth-generation fruiterers have launched online fresh produce trading platform, Phoenicia.

Researchers help protect avo’s future

Researchers help protect avo’s future

Diseases that threaten Australia's avocado industry face some clever defenders.

Possible additional detection on TR4 farm

Possible additional detection on TR4 farm

A banana farm already infected with TR4 could have another suspect plant detection.

Phoenicia gives growers, traders online option

Phoenicia gives growers, traders online option

Two fourth-generation fruiterers have launched online fresh produce trading platform, Phoenicia.

Banana breeding to beat Panama

Banana breeding to beat Panama

A Panama disease resistant banana variety could be on farms within five years.

Boost for melons after listeria outbreak

Boost for melons after listeria outbreak

Australia's rockmelon industry is getting a helping hand from the federal government.

Fresh new look for Grochem products

Fresh new look for Grochem products

All 45 of Grochem's products will adopt a new look in coming months.

‘Grab a Tassie’, says Senator Steve Martin

‘Grab a Tassie’, says Senator Steve Martin

Senator Steve Martin is urging Tasmanians to buy local produce amid fears a deadly bacteria contaminated packs of imported frozen vegetables.

Boost for melons after listeria outbreak

Boost for melons after listeria outbreak

Australia's rockmelon industry is getting a helping hand from the federal government.

How bio-control and pesticides could work together in the future

How bio-control and pesticides could work together in the future

Bugs for Bugs produce more than 10 species of natural enemies to assist a range of industries.

Possible additional detection on TR4 farm

Possible additional detection on TR4 farm

A banana farm already infected with TR4 could have another suspect plant detection.

Fresh new look for Grochem products

Fresh new look for Grochem products

All 45 of Grochem's products will adopt a new look in coming months.

Researchers help protect avo’s future

Researchers help protect avo’s future

Diseases that threaten Australia's avocado industry face some clever defenders.

‘Grab a Tassie’, says Senator Steve Martin

‘Grab a Tassie’, says Senator Steve Martin

Senator Steve Martin is urging Tasmanians to buy local produce amid fears a deadly bacteria contaminated packs of imported frozen vegetables.

How bio-control and pesticides could work together in the future

How bio-control and pesticides could work together in the future

Bugs for Bugs produce more than 10 species of natural enemies to assist a range of industries.

Grant cracks huge almond market

Grant cracks huge almond market

An Australian researcher is working with a US nursery to commercialise new almond breeds.

Grant cracks huge almond market

Award winning bananas on display

Dragonfruit in danger due to new imports

Phones offer translation tool

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Possible additional detection on TR4 farm

Possible additional detection on TR4 farm

A banana farm already infected with TR4 could have another suspect plant detection.

Surging berry industries target export growth

Surging berry industries target export growth

Australia’s berry industries now have a dedicated export plan to grow their global presence over the next 10 years.

Dragonfruit in danger due to new imports

Dragonfruit in danger due to new imports

Dragonfuit Northern Food Futures tour hears import risk

Second deadly citrus disease hits Australian shores

Second deadly citrus disease hits Australian shores

Huanglongbing disease detected on citrus budwood illegally brought to Brisbane Airport.

More citrus canker detections

More citrus canker detections

A total of 20 more infected plants have been detected following a citrus canker disease outbreak in the Northern Territory.

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Hobart hub for rma conference

Hobart hub for rma conference

Kevin Sheedy, David Williams, Michael O'Brien among key rma network conference speakers.

Faces from the Innovation Generation conference

Faces from the Innovation Generation conference

See all the photos from GrainGrowers Innovation Generation conference at Wagga Wagga.

Hort glams up for Hort Connections Gala Dinner | PHOTOS

Hort glams up for Hort Connections Gala Dinner | PHOTOS

Horticulture's "night of nights", the Hort Connections Gala Dinner, saw fine frocks and suave suits on display.

Weed bot makes first visit to Bundaberg | PHOTOS

Weed bot makes first visit to Bundaberg | PHOTOS

A weed-seeking robot and aerial information gatherers have gone on display in front of Bundaberg farmers.

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NZ innovators milk deer’s rich potential

NZ innovators milk deer’s rich potential

Deer milk is high in protein and fat, and could be the next big foodie thing

Advocacy and education critical to boost ag image

Advocacy and education critical to boost ag image

People involved in agriculture need to get out and tell their own positive stories according to NFF president Fiona Simson.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at some of the people and companies making news in agribusiness

Partnering for farmer health

Partnering for farmer health

A partnership between Metalcorp and the National Centre for Farmer Health aims to improve outcomes for rural Australians.

Farmers don’t want drought handout

Farmers don’t want drought handout

Farmers generally want the opportunity to manage drought risk themselves with no subsidies according to NFF president Fiona Simson.

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Matching sustainability and productivity reaps reward

Matching sustainability and productivity reaps reward

Sponsored: Agronomist, Kirrily Condon channels sustainable agriculture

What does La Niña actually mean?

What does La Niña actually mean?

Sponsored: Any rain brought on by La Niña will be a double-edged sword.

Northern Muster: Does your dog need rego?

Northern Muster: Does your dog need rego?

The Queensland Dog Breeder Register is designed to encourage responsible dog breeding by helping authorities locate dog breeders and giving dog buyers peace of mind when sourcing a pup.

Beef Year Book: Grain-fed numbers surge

Beef Year Book: Grain-fed numbers surge

Despite the continuing contraction of the national beef cattle herd, grain-fed cattle numbers have defied all expectations to date this year.

Prioritise mental health during times of adversity

Prioritise mental health during times of adversity

TAKING care of your physical and mental health isn’t always the first priority when dealing with a natural disaster,but it can be first step towards true recovery.

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Grow today for future consumers | OPINION

Grow today for future consumers | OPINION

Plant breeding decisions made today must consider what the consumers of tomorrow will want.

Fruit fly freedom in Tasmania is a challenge

Fruit fly freedom in Tasmania is a challenge

The fruit fly outbreak in Tasmania has sent some nervous looks in the direction of biosecurity practices.

Lessons learnt from salad’s side | OPINION

Lessons learnt from salad’s side | OPINION

The horticulture industry could learn a thing or two about the scale of the event, Beef Australia.

All there is about potatoes | OPINION

All there is about potatoes | OPINION

There is more to the world of potatoes than you might realise.

The Spud Diaries – Final Entry – The Journey Home

The Spud Diaries – Final Entry – The Journey Home

The calendar has seemingly fast forwarded to the end of my trip so a final hearty meal is in order.

The Spud Diaries – Entry 21 – One Last Gutful

The Spud Diaries – Entry 21 – One Last Gutful

The calendar has seemingly fast forwarded to the end of my trip so a final hearty meal is in order.

The Spud Diaries – Entry 20 – The Potato Park

The Spud Diaries – Entry 20 – The Potato Park

A trip into the heart of Peruvian potato production company shows how incredible this vegetable, and country, is.

The Spud Diaries – Entry 18 – Defending the Reef

The Spud Diaries – Entry 18 – Defending the Reef

An off-the-cuff question from a US journalist highlights the delicate ownership Australia has over one of the world's natural wonders.