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eNewsletter - Volume 44 |
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Visit getfarming at Henty Machinery Field Days, site H2.
Lots of prizes to win! win! win! |
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NSW Farmers’ Association President will officially open the 46th Henty Machinery Field Days, and says the importance of such field days cannot be underestimated. |
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The new 70 Series STS Bullet Rotor Combine Harvesters are ever-evolving and ever-improving. |
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Dr Peter Kirkland’s win in the plant and animals sciences category of the NSW Scientist of the Year Awards. |
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For fantastic entertainment all year round, you cant beat a day at the Country Races. |
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| Featured Website - Polaris |
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For more than 50 years, Polaris have been making machines that not only take you out there, they offer you a way out. A break from the routine. An escape from the ordinary. A moment of freedom. |
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Farmers sign off on Govt’s ‘Fair Dismissal Code’
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The National Farmers’ Federation endorsed the Australian Government’s Fair Dismissal Code. |
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New scholarships for drought area students
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The University of Adelaide is offering $250,000 in new scholarships to assist students in country areas whose families have been impacted financially by drought. |
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Permafrost carbon content double the old estimates
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Involving collaboration between scientists the three-year study concluded that accounting for carbon stored deep in the permafrost more than doubles. |
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| Featured Business - Henty Machinery Field Days - The “Best of the Best”…..
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With an audience of more than 50,000 professional farmers, constantly improving facilities and a reputation for professional management and top exhibitor service, Henty Machinery Field Days has come to be regarded as the premier event of its type in NSW, if not Australia. |
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Research and grains help feed the world’s farmed fish
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Research is now helping to feed fish in aquaculture projects across the world and is providing another valuable market for grain farmers. |
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Winter disease found on fish
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Fish sampled have been diagnosed with Saprolegniosis or Winter Disease. |
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Whey ahead for future cheesemaker champs
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As part of the 2009 Australian Grand Dairy Awards, Dairy Australia is offering three Cheesemaker Scholarships. |
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| Featured Publication - New tools for agriculture
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John Morris Scientific are pleased to introduce Spectrum Technologies new 2008 Product catalogue. |
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New variety of high yielding barley
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A new high-yielding, mid to late-maturing barley has provisionally been given malt status. |
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Boneseed blitz
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A major blitz is underway to stop the highly invasive weed Boneseed in its tracks. |
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Be prepared for locusts
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While the industry is continuing to restructure and evolve with the announcement of the proposed sale of Dairy Farmers Co-operative to National Foods, the industry itself is in good health. |
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| Featured Special Offer - Free John Deere limited edition cooler
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Engine oil that lasts longer, protects your engine and saves you money. |
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Collaboration to unravel food structure
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This research will help food manufacturers understand the links between the nanostructure of foods containing protein and their associated physical and biochemical properties. |
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‘Remote Focus’ is timely and important
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The release of a report on remote areas is a timely reminder of the urgent need to meet the serious social, economic and ecological challenges those areas face. |
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Sugarcane gets green tick
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Climate change, water quality, water efficiency, natural resource conservation, improved productivity and reducing inputs have all been part of the cane growers’ curriculum to produce smarter, profitable and sustainable farming operations in recent years. |
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| Featured Profile - Malcolm Turnbull - Liberal Leader |
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Malcolm grew up in Vaucluse and Double Bay in the 1950s and 1960s. His father, Bruce, was a single parent for much of Malcolm's childhood. They lived in a series of flats, mostly rented. |
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Dairy Industry working on emissions trading scheme
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The Australian dairy industry seeks further engagement with the Federal Government on the industry's concerns identified in its response to the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme discussion paper. |
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Review of Skeleton weed program
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Grain growers will be asked about the future of the State’s Skeleton Weed Program. |
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Innovative drilling projects wanted
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Explorers keen to uncover rich resources are being urged to apply for a share in $2 million to undertake exploratory drilling projects in under-explored areas. |
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Featured Organisation - Landcare
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Landcare is a national network of thousands of locally-based community groups who care for our country. |
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Regional Australia dumped
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The Government has confirmed it will be taking money out of infrastructure projects in rural and regional areas |
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Fruit fly road block success
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The results of a two-day road block found that of the 186 vehicles intercepted, less than 5% were carrying fruit that had to be seize. |
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New rail agreement
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Rail is crucial for cost-effective movement of grain and very pleased to have been able to negotiate this new agreement. |
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| Free Classifieds |
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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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Agriculture can benefit from moves to climate change
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Benefits would include increased efficiencies, productivity and sustainability of farming operations, through initiatives including improved water management, renewable energy and promotion of eco system resilience. |
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Review a “critical opportunity” to rebuild rural maternity care
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The Rural Doctors Association of Australia is urging the government to maintain and reinstate maternity units at hospitals across rural Australia. |
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Interest in regional stays
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Regional tourism experiences is increasing with a 7.5 per cent jump in international visitors last year. |
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