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eNewsletter - Volume 37 |
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On behalf of my fellow members of the Committee I look forward to welcoming exhibitors and visitors to our 45th annual Elmore Field Days. |
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New technology in planting, tilling and spraying crops leads to higher, denser yields per hectare. |
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Graeme Moll has been working to improve soil health for farms around the region, after coming up with the idea of spreading the paper mulch from a nearby paper mill. |
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The Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia announced its 2008 Annual Conference would focus firmly on the future. |
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| Featured Website - Donaldson Filtration Solutions |
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Since 1915, Donaldson has been developing filtration systems that make your world cleaner, quieter and more efficient. Whether it's filtering air, liquid or noise, our products help protect everything from engines and equipment to people and enviroment. |
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RFDS welcomes announcement
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The announcement for recognising the very real need for additional RFDS aircraft and crews to service people in the bush was welcomed. |
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Recovery will take time
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NSW Farmers’ Association Annual Conference is calling for any changes to Exceptional Circumstances to include a recovery period of at least two years. |
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LandLearn launched to help city kids recognise the dairy cow from the milk bottle
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A schools education program designed to better educate young people about primary industries production. |
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| Featured Business - John Morris Scientific |
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Our customers are our partners. We aim to create solutions for their current and future needs.
Every instrument that we offer is supported by skilled, factory-trained sales and service engineers, whose knowledge will match the correct instrument to application. |
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Australian agribusiness confidence drops as costs rise
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A dry autumn and increasing operating costs has brought a drop in economic performance and confidence amongst Australian agribusinesses. |
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ISDN Broadband must be maintained
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The NSW Farmers’ Association says the Federal Government must insist on Telstra maintaining ISDN broadband services until there is an appropriate replacement service. |
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UK meets Australian organic industry as market growth surges
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The chair of the UK’s largest organic association has given Australian industry insight into how to keep chemical-free momentum climbing. |
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| Featured Product - John Morris Scientific - Handheld water quality meter
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John Morris Scientific is pleased to introduce the YSI 556 MPS a rugged handheld multi-probe system which is ideal for field use in both groundwater and surface water. |
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Closure gives rare fish a fighting chance
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The male eastern freshwater cod can put his life on the line as he guards eggs and young during the August to October breeding season. |
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Early start to Murray Cod closed season
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Fishers are reminded of the earlier start to this year’s annual closed season for one of the state’s best-known freshwater fish, the Murray cod. |
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Wine to Korea
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Although awareness of wine among Korean consumers is growing, wine currently comprises less than one per cent of total liquor consumption in Korea. |
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| Featured Special Offer -
Punt Hill Winter specials |
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Punt Hill winter specials. |
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New horticulture business planned
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An integrated vegetable growing, packing and distribution facility could be established creating 280 jobs. |
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Vital breakthrough for chickpea researchers
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Chickpea trials have identified experimental lines with early flowering traits - a highly desirable characteristic destined to play a significant plant breeding role in combating climate change. |
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Wheat growers need adjustment help
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Farmers agree that the Federal Government must set up and fund a comprehensive re-adjustment package for the wheat industry. |
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| Featured Profile - Nigel Kerin - NSW Farmer of the Year |
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Nigel Kerin’s commitment to improving the environmental health of his mixed merino sheep, cattle and cropping operation earned him the top NSW Farmer award. |
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Barley growers set to receive up to $220/t in pool payments
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Australian barley growers will begin receiving up to $220/tonne in second distribution payments for supporting ABB Grains’ 2007 pools. |
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Young scientist working to unlock the mysteries of beef genetics
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A young researcher is doing her bit to help the beef industry with research into maximising the reproduction of cattle and profits for producers. |
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Remote watch on prickly acacia, rubber vine and cactus invaders
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Satellite remote sensing is being used to identify the exact location of three of the most serious invasive weeds. |
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| Featured Organisation -
SA Country Fire Service |
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The SA Country Fire Service is a community-based fire and emergency service dedicated to protecting life, property and environment in rural and semi-urban South Australia. |
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The spy in the sky: attacking weeds from above
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Unmanned air vehicles used by defence forces around the world for surveillance purposes, are set to be used in the vast inland regions of Australia as weed spotters and sprayers. |
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Farmers issue challenge – secure food supplies in Australia
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A challenge to the Australian community to help agriculture find a balance to meet future food production demands has been issued. |
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Ag freight gets products to you
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Agricultural freight has been high on the agenda of farmers at the NSW Farmers’ Association’s Annual Conference. |
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| Free Classified |
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The get farming classifieds are free to farmers and others living in rural communities looking to sell or buy single items. Businesses wanting to list their stock (for sale or wanted) in the get farming classifieds should contact our sales office on 03 9804 8488
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Mental health a major concern for rural Australia
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People living with mental health problems in rural and remote Australia are at a greater risk of stigma, social disconnection, untreated illness and chronic health problems than those residing in larger centres. |
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New employment passport for agricultural workers
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Rural Skills Passport is a new initiative to encourage the exchange of labour between the agricultural and mining sectors. |
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New wind farm
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The newest wind farm has been officially opened. |
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