A farmer near Clunes has grown a monster crop of canola weighing in at 3.75 tonnes per hectare. (more…)
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Graze and grain canola: the crop that keeps on giving
In 2019, Natimuk farmer Brian Klowss planted canola in April like he normally would, but instead of being finished with it at year’s end, he continued to get reap gains from it until April 2020. (more…)
It’s that time again: Farm Biosecurity Producer Survey
Every couple of years the Farm Biosecurity Program, run by Plant Health Australia and Animal Health Australia, conducts a national phone survey of about 1200 producers. (more…)
The surprising benefit to bottom line in farming with TR4
Panama disease tropical race 4 is a devastating disease, no grower would wish upon another. (more…)
We’re on the lookout for the 2020 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year
Do you know an Australian biosecurity champion? If someone you know goes the extra mile to protect their property from diseases, pests and weeds, nominate them before Friday 6 December 2019 for the 2020 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year Award. (more…)
Advancing the position of farmers
A new Nuffield research report has put the spotlight on how different agricultural groups from around the world are structured and represented in order to advance the position of farmers on a political, social and economic stage. (more…)