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eNewsletter - Volume 47 |
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Livestock Product Guide out this month
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Davey Water Products has launched a new two month long “Thanks Mate’ promotion in recognition for the support it receives from local buyers. |
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To meet growers' demands for the ultimate solution in small grain harvesting, John Deere introduces a new line of 600D Draper Platforms. |
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Farmers, researchers, students and others interested in biodiesels research have to 31st October to apply for the $10,000 Case IH Biodiesels Research Grant. |
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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 - Rural Finance |
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Rural Finance understands how important an investment in agriculture is to the next generation of your business. As a specialist provider of finance to the rural sector for more than 60 years, we’ve assisted many families to invest wisely in their future. |
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Farmers reminded to check for hay hotspots
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Farmers are reminded to be diligent in ensuring they have adequate hay insurance this spring. |
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Soil health trials target biological input response
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On-farm demonstration trials using biological management practices to improve soil health on cattle grazing and farming holdings will get underway this summer. |
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Industry responds to piggery health concerns
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Recent media reports on the case of two piggery workers contracting the pig-borne disease Streptococcus suis (S.suis) pose little need for concern. |
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| Featured Business - Gerrard Hydraulics
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Gerrard Hydraulics is a recognised leader in hydraulic sales and service across all industry sectors, for the supply and servicing of hydraulic components. |
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Ascochyta outbreak in Highlands chickpeas
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While the confirmed infection of this crop is disappointing, growers and agricultural consultants are well informed to provide effective Ascochyta blight management advice. |
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Lupins UK style
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Lupins have a small niche market in the UK, mainly for on-farm livestock feeding. |
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Alternatives to surgical mulesing
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Information on alternatives to mulesing, with demonstrations of wrinkle scoring at several of its research station field days. |
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| Featured Product - Davey gears firefighter® production for bush fire season needs
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Recognising the risks to come in summer Davey Water Products has commenced the seasonal fill of its dealer and retail chain with its Davey Firefighter® engine powered pumps. |
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Turf wars: sand and coral don’t mix
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When reef fish get a mouthful of sand, coral reefs can drown. |
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Bringing back one of Darwin's tortoises
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An extinct giant tortoise may make a comeback thanks to the efforts of a team of international scientists. |
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New Indigenous fishing laws take effect
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Changes to Queensland's Fisheries Act in relation to traditional Indigenous fishing practices came into effect. |
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| Featured Special Offer - Polaris Outlaw Range
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Save up to $4,000 on Australia’s best range of sports quads, and $1,000 on all youth models. |
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Biological bend for future farmers
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Methods used in organic farming systems will be unavoidable in the future. |
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Experts failing to protect our native forests
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Prolonged drought in Australia and two forest fires that destroyed more than three million hectares have had more impact than logging on our native forests.
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Financial turmoil a double-edged sword for farmers
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The current financial turmoil is a double-edged sword for Australian farmers who as exporters have the potential to benefit from the falling A$ as well as reduced interest rates. |
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| Featured Profile - Jenny May - Chairperson - National Rural Health Alliance |
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The Alliance is comprised of 28 national organisations whose shared objective is to improve health outcomes for the more than seven million people in rural and remote Australia.. |
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Bush needs economic stimulus
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Country Australia is in urgent need of a massive economic stimulus package as a direct result of the prolonged drought and the chaos on global stock markets. |
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Australia records second highest trade surplus
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Australia recorded a significant trade surplus of $1.4 billion in August. |
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Bush profiting from future focus of rural projects
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Blueprint for the Bush projects will focus on water efficiency, new export markets and innovative science. |
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Featured Organisation - SA Country Fire Service
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The community relies on people, from all walks of life, to give their time to become members of the SA Country Fire Service (CFS). |
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Survey confirms value of QRAA to the bush
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Feedback on QRAA was overwhelmingly positive and confirms its success in delivering vital services for rural and regional areas. |
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Bold re-ink planned for the Blueprint for the Bush
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A dose of renowned bush ingenuity will be injected into the Blueprint for the Bush. |
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Horizons ‘08 – agriculture’s future
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Should our agricultural sectors’ future emphasis be on value or on volume? |
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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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Nominations for rural womens award closing
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Nominations would be closing on World Rural Women’s Day, October 15. |
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Banks urged to pass on interest rate cuts
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Banks urged to pass on the full 1% official interest rate cut in order to save rural and regional businesses and the family home. |
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QFF calls for full interest cut to farmers
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QFF is calling on the banks and rural lenders to fully pass on the interest rate cuts to farmers. |
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