Category: Farming
Cool climate tips for premium Pinot Noir
A free masterclass in Tumbarumba this month has been inspired by the growing reputation NSW cool climate wine regions, including Orange, Southern Highlands and Canberra, are earning for their premium Pinot Noir.
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Livestock feed demand puts squeeze on Australian grain – industry report
Australia’s grain ‘balance sheet’ is set to materially tighten over the next decade, with increasing demand for grain to feed livestock – coupled with growing human consumption – well outstripping projected supply, according to a recently-released industry report.
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Free trade spawns boom in Aussie seafood exports
The value of Australian seafood exports to China grew from $91 million in 2015 to nearly $800 million in 2018, driven largely by favourable tariff conditions under the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA).
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Trade agreements critical to Australia’s regions and red meat jobs
The Australian red meat industry urged both sides of Government to proceed with ratification of two critical free trade agreements without delay, following the recent release of a Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) report.
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Integrated management approaches to combat plant virus diseases
Investigations by The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) Institute of Agriculture and Washington State University (WSU) in the USA have concluded that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to management of plant viral diseases.
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Wanted: Hairy, motivated flies to pollinate crops
Scientists are on the lookout for energetic flies with plenty of body hair to pollinate crops and help expand Australia’s fruit, vegetables and nut production.
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Family, locals and backpackers fill farmers’ labour needs
Australian citizens dominate the agriculture workforce, with overseas workers more common on horticultural farms, the latest ABARES farm survey has revealed.
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Wool in far western NSW: a road map for diversification
For western NSW woolgrowers, the road to enterprise diversity is winding and requires in depth understanding of a business’ operating environment, market opportunities and resource availability to be fruitful.
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INAUGURAL YOUNG FARMER BUSINESS PROGRAM CONFERENCE LAUNCHED
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has today announced its inaugural Young Farmer Business Program Conference to inspire and motivate young farmers and fishers while providing critical business, finance and planning skills.
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2020 Nuffield Scholarships Awarded To Grains Industry Innovators
Four of Australia’s leading grain growers focused on a more innovative, resilient and sustainable sector, have been awarded Grains Research and Development (GRDC) supported Nuffield Farming Scholarships for 2020.
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Wanted: Hairy, motivated flies to pollinate crops
Scientists are on the lookout for energetic flies with plenty of body hair to pollinate crops and help expand Australia’s fruit, vegetables and nut production.
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Advice available on minimising canola losses
Some canola growers reported boosting their profits by more than $50,000 in 2018 simply by regularly adjusting harvester settings after measuring canola losses from the back of their harvesters.
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