Well-respected agricultural figure, Nick Gardner will officially retire in December 2018 following 45 years in the industry, a period during which major leaps in technology have resulted in significant changes internationally and in Australia. (more…)
Category: The Talent
Downs farmers capitalise on corn market
When it comes to the biggest cash crops in the northern growing region, sorghum and wheat usually top the list, but for one Darling Downs family, corn is the big earner. (more…)
Reef awards recognise grower innovation and environmental efforts
The credentials of Queensland’s cane-growing industry as an important guardian of the Great Barrier Reef were highlighted, with two of the industry’s most innovative and inspiring growers recognised for their efforts at the 2018 Reef Alliance Awards. (more…)
Grits grower expands into feed corn market
Long-time gritting corn grower Andrew Free is considering feed corn as another viable income stream for his Junabee farm due to the improved varieties on offer and the changes in the feed market. (more…)
Wine award recognises regional character of Swan Valley
An outstanding fortified wine true to the character of the Swan Valley region has earned Houghton Wines the coveted wine award, the JS Gladstones Trophy, at the Wine Show of WA. (more…)
Gary Longden new Chairman of Sugar Research Funding Panel
Sugar Research Australia has announced that Gary Longden is the new Chairman of the SRA Research Funding Panel, and Dr Phillip Jackson and Mr Jeffrey Snoad have joined as new members of the RFP. (more…)