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Monitoring best for early intervention during calving season

REGULARLY monitoring cows is one of the best ways to reduce “unavoidable” tricky births during calving season, according to Agriculture Victoria (AgVic). AgVic livestock development officer Hannah Manning said monitoring can help farmers pick up...

Campaign aims to spark fire safety during harvest season

PRIMARY producers are urged to maintain their preventative measures to minimise the risk of sparking fires during this year’s harvest season. Grain Producers SA (GPSA) once again launched its “Don’t Be a Bright Spark” campaign to promote...

New members bolster RBS board

RURAL Business Support (RBS) added three new members to its board of directors to further its goal of supporting rural communities across South Australia and the Northern Territory. The new board members, Daniel Casement, Kevin Reid and Christine...

New crop varieties released for 2025

Australia’s largest plant breeding company, Australian Grain Technologies (AGT), have recently announced the release of a range of new field crop varieties in South Australia for the 2025 season. At recent field days around the state, AGT Variety...

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Research discovers key to crop pathogens

CENTRE for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM) researchers have discovered a key factor in how pathogens infect crops, which could lead to new strategies to develop pathogen-resistant crops. The research, recently published in PLOS Pathogens...

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Survey shows significant concerns on chemical restrictions

A SURVEY of more than 600 growers has found South Australian producers are struggling with access to key chemicals paraquat and diquat, with many highlighting proposed changes which could adversely affect the grain industry. Recent recommendations...

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Hit play in the paddock for GPSA’s Harvest 100 playlist

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is turning up the volume for harvest with the release of its third and much-anticipated Harvest 100 playlist. Packed with iconic anthems, country hits, and rock classics, this year’s playlist is the ultimate soundtrack to...

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Rural partnership continues to build mental health support

FARMERS and rural communities could see increased access to mental health services through a new partnership between a global animal health brand and one of the nation’s biggest mental health support providers. Zoetis Australia and Beyond Blue are...

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Celebrating excellence in agriculture: 2024 Royal Adelaide Show competitions are now open

The Royal Adelaide Show, an iconic event in South Australia’s agricultural calendar is set to kick off on August 31, for nine days of family fun. This means Royal Adelaide Show competitions are now opening for entries. With livestock and...

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Grain producer CFS volunteers threaten to walk away

A NUMBER of South Australian grain producers who are SA Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers have stated in a Grain Producers SA (GPSA) survey that they may walk away from their membership if any changes are made to the 2m work height Grassland...

South Australian farmers finish 2023 on more positive note

SOUTH Australian farmers finished 2023 on a more optimistic note, reporting an upswing in confidence in the last quarter, the Q4 Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has shown. The survey found 15 per cent of SA farmers expect the agricultural economy...

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Caring for stock in challenging weather conditions

PREPARE for changing weather and ensure your stock are well cared for with the use of a stock containment area (SCA). Agriculture Victoria land management extension officer Clem Sturmfels said “caring for stock during a drought or following...

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AgPick launches ID fraud-prevention facial recognition app

INNOVATIVE agritech provider AgPick Technology has launched a facial recognition app to protect growers from ID fraud. The new AgPick ID app uses advanced biometric technology to verify worker images and immediately identify them, so they can match...

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Rainfall accelerates summer spraying program

GRAIN Producers SA (GPSA) and the Wine Grape Council of SA (WGCSA) are putting wrongdoers on notice as recent rainfall accelerates summer spraying across South Australia. All primary producers, including grain producers, grape growers, spray...

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GPSA forum to explore spray best practice

A FORUM focused on planning for best practice agrichemical spray application in the South Australian grain industry is being held at Freeling tomorrow. The forum is free for Grain Producers SA (GPSA) members and will feature a range of experts in...

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Point of sale discount eID tags have commenced

AS part of the implementation of a national electronic identification (eID) traceability system for sheep and farmed goats, South Australia’s primary producers are now able to receive a point of sale eID tag discount. Discounted tags will be...

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Updated essential herbicide manuals released

GRAINS Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has released updated editions of two essential herbicide manuals for Australian grain growers: ‘Soil behaviour of pre-emergent herbicide in Australian farming systems’ and ‘Understanding...

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New $8m on-farm emergency water rebate extends to state wide disaster recovery

PRIMARY producers across South Australia will be able to access funding to install on-farm water infrastructure with the opening of a new round of the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme. A further $8m, co-funded by the state and...

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Have your say on future research priorities

Producers have until 1 December 2023 to provide their input through the SALRC

Snapshot shows agricultural workforce changes

The full snapshot can be found on the ABARES website

Bigger slice of Asian market for Aussie melons

THE peak industry body for Australian melons is set to target increasing access to emerging markets in south-east Asia in a five-year effort to grow export shares. Melons Australia’s strategy aims to grow shares from 8 to 20 per cent, and...

Researchers cracking the barley code

UNIVERSITY of Adelaide researchers have identified several genes in barley that could eventually lead to better, and larger-yielding crops. The research – carried out at the university’s Waite Research Institute – used genetic techniques and...

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