The benefits of growing fruit and vegetable crops in controlled, sheltered environments to boost food production in WA will be the focus of an industry forum in Mandurah later in May 2018. (more…)
Category: The Help
Peeling back the layers of biosecurity for onion growers
For the first time, onion growers across Australia have a manual dedicated to their biosecurity needs. (more…)
Barley varieties prove their competitive edge over weeds
Some new varieties of barley offer grain growers a non-herbicide option for grass weed control in low rainfall cropping zones due to the varieties’ weed competitive nature. (more…)
New WA projects squarely target grower issues
Grower-identified issues ranging from drone use through to lime incorporation are the focus of a diverse range of new Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investments in Western Australia. (more…)
Business skills vital to future success in farming
Farmers’ business management and leadership skills will increasingly become the key determinant in running successful agricultural operations in Australia, Rabobank CEO Peter Knoblanche has cautioned the industry. (more…)
Practical tips for better mouse control
Practical tips for maximising the effectiveness of mouse bait, as well as alternative methods for applying bait at seeding will be two of the key topics covered for grain growers during a mouse control webinar next Wednesday (March 28 2018). (more…)