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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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November 2024

Summer Update

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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November 2024

Ag News

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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November 2024

Summer Update

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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November 2024

Spring update

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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August 2024

Spring update

2024 Vintage Report reveals a downward crush

DECREASED red wine grape production in the Riverland has followed a recent downward trend. The 2024 National Vintage Report has revealed grape harvest numbers have continued a declining trend, with the crush result of 1.73 million tonnes falling...

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August 2024

Autumn Update

No pour decisions from Barossa barons

A PAIR of Barossa winemakers entered the new year on top of the world following rave reviews for a duo of drops from South Australia’s famous region. Rob Gibson (Gibson Wines) and Ben Glaetzer (Glaetzer Wines) entered 2024 with the unique honour...

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May 2024

Ag News

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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April 2024

Ag News

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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March 2024

Ag News

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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March 2024

Ag News

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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March 2024

Ag News

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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March 2024

Ag News

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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March 2024

Ag News

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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March 2024