Planting sorghum that could handle tough conditions allowed Western Darling Downs growers Shane and Sharon McKenna to deliver 2017’s harvest to the Dalby Bio-Refinery without a hitch. (more…)
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Smithfield's first summer crop at newest feedlot a winner
Smithfield Cattle Co’s first summer crop at recently acquired Sapphire Feedlot, near Goondiwindi, has been a success despite difficult conditions. (more…)
Inverell growers rely on one-variety sorghum program
Traditionally growing two to three varieties at “Bannockburn”, the family were concerned about the lingering wet and cold conditions at the start of last season. (more…)
Delungra growers stick to winning 20-year-old formula
If something is working well, leave it alone. That is the Ballinger family’s approach to their sorghum at Delungra. (more…)
Corn key to closed-loop Deniliquin piggery
A closed-loop farming system whereby pig manure is used to grow corn that is fed back to pigs is paying off for a pork producer at Deniliquin. (more…)
Corn goes from opportunity crop to regular crop at Echuca
For some growers in northern Victoria, corn is an opportunity crop, but for the Evans family, it is finding a regular spot in their program. (more…)