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SA’s agriculture research and innovation to drive net zero by 2050

RESEARCH into lowering greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural practices will be spearheaded by South Australia through an $8.4m commitment alongside partnerships between the State and Federal Governments and industry. Led by the South Australian...

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December 2024

Weather & Water

Record environmental flows for SA show Murray-Darling Basin Plan back on track

THE environment, irrigators and other River Murray water users are benefiting from record environmental water releases being delivered under the reinvigorated Murray-Darling Basin Plan. More than 1650GL of water for the environment was provided to...

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December 2024

Agriculture

Silo health crucial as harvest nears

Mallee grain growers are being encouraged to ensure storage silos have a ‘clean bill of health’ as attention turns to winter crop harvest. The advice comes from the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) Grain Storage Extension...

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December 2024

Summer Update

Industry Expert: Mark Doecke - Citrus SA chair

What varieties of citrus are currently being harvested in the region? The last of the Navel varieties are being harvested and the first of the seedless Valencias have started. Is there confidence around the volume and quality of fruit at this stage?...

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December 2024

Summer Update

Industry Expert: Tim Jackson - Almond Board of Australia CEO

Are growers confident in the health of trees and quality of nuts so far heading into the harvest? Damage caused by the frosts in September is now becoming visible. The ABA surveyed growers and more than 1600 hectares in the Riverland, Sunraysi...

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December 2024

Summer Update

Adrian Hoffmann, WGCSA Region Two chair

How are vines looking heading out of dormancy? The vines were looking quite fruitful this year with an average to above average cropping levels. How was this impacted by the frost? Many vineyards have been impacted by the frost some is quite visual...

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December 2024

Cropping

‘Great day for all’ at 2024 Brown’s Well Crop Comp

DESPITE the extremely dry 2024 season, about 40 farmers and industry representatives enjoyed an amazing day at the recent Brown’s Well Crop Competition. Numerous crops were judged to be exceeding 2t/ha despite receiving less than 90mm of growing...

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December 2024

Ag News

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...

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December 2024

Ag News

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...

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December 2024

Ag News

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...

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December 2024

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February 2024