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Cropping research and industry issues discussed at field day

Local research being conducted at the Riverine Research Centre at Yarrawonga and issues of importance to the industry were on the agenda at the recent Riverine Plains and FAR Australia Spring Field Day.

Rodney Woods
Cropping

Truck ownership fact sheet released

To own or not to own a truck? That is the question that grain growers often contemplate.While growers may be tempted to buy their own truck based on convenience, they are advised that any decision around purchasing a truck for transport of grain should consider a multitude of factors including economics, lifestyle and resourcing.

Rodney Woods
Cropping

Research day at Yarrawonga on September 24

Local research and important issues in the cropping industry will be discussed at the Riverine Plains and FAR Australia Spring Field Day.

Rodney Woods
Cropping

Survey into skills project

NSW grain and cotton growers are being encouraged to have their say in a statewide survey to gather critical information about the impact of the AgSkilled initiative in meeting the training needs of their respective industries.

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Dookie crop farmer welcomes review into council rates

An independent panel will give Victorians a chance to voice their opinions on local council rates and charges and how they are applied.

Sophie Baldwin
Cropping

Hay quality is still high

Victorian and NSW farmers are still producing quality hay despite unfavourable seasonal conditions and high input costs.

Rodney Woods
Cropping

Crop growers in box seat if rains continue

Despite the lack of record-breaking rains across northern Victoria and southern Riverina this season, crop growers are sitting in the box seat if the rains continue.

Sophie Baldwin
Cropping

Updating growers on seasonal outlooks

Local farming systems group Riverine Plains will host its annual In-Season Update in Mulwala next week.

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Forecasts a shining light

With a strong demand for hay and grain to continue, ThinkAgri’s Kate Burke said improved production forecasts was a shining light for the dairy industry in what could be another tough season.

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Cropping

Updating businesses

Investing in farmland and grain storage options were the topics of most interest at a Farm Business Update held in Elmore last week.

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Grains update looks at a range of topics

A Grains Research Update, run by the Grains Research and Development Corporation, will be held in Moama this week.

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Cropping

Mixed outlook

The 2019 winter crop outlook is a mixed bag, with a solid, late break in Western Australia, Victoria and South Australia driving strong plantings, while NSW and Queensland continue to face very tough conditions.

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Cropping

Cultivating new ideas

It was a full house at this year’s Victorian No-Till Conference in Shepparton, with growers and businesses from across the state travelling to the two-day conference.

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Cropping

Key tips to produce best results

When it comes to making high-quality silage, there are a lot of decisions that go into the final product.

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Follow recipe for the best silage

If you plan to cut your winter cereal crops for silage, timing is everything, according to NSW DPI pasture production technical specialist Neil Griffiths.

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Gassed silage is a viable options

When it comes to feeding cows, rice straw silage isn’t normally the first thing that springs to mind.

Alana Christensen
Cropping

Robust, versatile bale feeder

Its speed of feeding out and ability to handle all types of bales are among the reasons farmers on both sides of the Tasman love the Giltrap SLR bale feeder.

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Three days of exhibits, talks

This year’s 2019 National Fodder Conference is set to be a celebration of the connectivity between people and land.

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