2016’s Pantry Blitz, a citizen science project in Western Australia, was so successful that it is once again running in WA and has been extended to include South Australians.
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Kyabram wheat a bin-buster despite setbacks
No tractor electronics at planting time and half a paddock of lodged wheat did not stop the Thompson family at Kyabram from ending 2016 with a bin-busting crop.
Bunker down against mouse infestation of stored grain
Southern cropping region grain growers planning to store grain in bunkers are advised to locate bunker storages a considerable distance away from 2016’s crops to avoid potential mouse infestation. A large amount of grain likely to be left on the ground after harvest of 2016’s…
Chickpea growers hanging on until harvest or dealing with crop failure
Chickpea growers across Queensland and New South Wales need warm, dry weather heading towards harvest to reduce the disease risk and ensure “reasonable” yields in crops that have survived a wetter than average growing season.
Prioritising safety this harvest
Grain growers are being encouraged to implement strategies to ensure harvest 2016 is a safe one.
Excellent hygiene before, during and after grain harvest
Despite heavy rain damaging or even destroying some crops, the 2016 grain harvest is approaching fast and thoughts should turn to preparing for harvest to maximise yield and financial return.
Rice Family host Hon. Barnaby Joyce at Deniliquin Rice Mill
Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia (RGA) together with SunRice welcomed the Hon. Barnaby Joyce, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water, and Member for Farrar, the Hon. Sussan Ley, Minister for Health and Sport, for a tour of the Deniliquin Rice Mill.
Breakthrough agreements clear final hurdle to grower choice
Canegrowers members supplying MSF Sugar mills are the first in Queensland to be guaranteed choice in sugar marketing with two crucial agreements now signed, sealed and delivered.