Broadacre
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1.7KSessions to help spread the message of rabbit control
A virus that is potentially be the most important advance in rabbit control in the Mallee in 20 years will be the...
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1.7KTop beef producers set to be recognised
Some of Australia’s top beef producers will be recognised for their hard work, dedication and quality produce through the inaugural MSA Excellence...
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1.5KTenindewa growers put increasing value on canola
The canola component of Tim and Daniel Critch’s winter program has become a major part of their operation at “Wyalong”, Tenindewa.
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1.6KHybrid canola plays key role at mixed-farm
As the cropping part of Andrew Bennett’s mixed-farm near Bordertown continues to grow on the back of market trends, canola is playing...
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1.8KArarat farmer harvests top crop in tough season
In what was Ararat’s fourth-driest year on record, farmer Tim Barr was surprised by the high canola yields he harvested in December...
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1.9KDon’t risk safety with sub-standard fencing materials
A ‘near miss’ while working hundreds of kilometres from help has highlighted the importance of using quality products, for farmer and fencing...
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1.7KProtecting our crops: staying ahead of rust
Australian crops have been protected for the past 60 years by the breeding of rust-resistant crop varieties that inhibit the development of...
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3.6KTapping into grower’s knowledge to develop biocontrol options for wheat root diseases
CSIRO researchers are using farmers’ knowledge of crop performance on their properties to develop novel biocontrol products to protect wheat and canola...
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2.5KEarly sowing key to reaping rewards from deep wheat roots
Under the right conditions deeper crop roots can increase crop yield by providing valuable extra water during grain filling. But should we...
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2.5KCattle methane emission downsized by 24 per cent
Methane emissions from cattle in Australia are 24 per cent lower than previously estimated, equivalent to 12.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide...
