Cropping Salt stress help New research has found that a hormone produced by plants under stress can be applied to crops to alleviate the damage caused by salty soils. Country News 24 May 2019 24 May 2019
Cropping Soil results will influence advice The soil sampling phase of a new Grains Research and Development Corporation investment has been successfully completed as the project team now looks to provide nutrient recommendations based on the results. Country News 22 May 2019 22 May 2019
Cropping Wheat imported for first time in more than a decade Widespread drought has seen wheat imported into Australia for the first time in more than a decade. Country News 21 May 2019 21 May 2019
Cropping Wheat imported for first time in more than a decade Widespread drought has seen wheat imported into Australia for the first time in more than a decade. Country News 21 May 2019 21 May 2019
Cropping Farmer fears for food security Where will our food come from in the future? Sophie Baldwin 21 May 2019 21 May 2019
Cropping Weathering dry times In a challenging season, many dairy farmers will be focusing on gaining the best return from the resources available. Country News 14 May 2019 14 May 2019
Cropping Back to the future Agriculture Victoria scientists have traced the genetic origins of bread wheat back to 8000 BC in research that could help safeguard this key global food crop against climate change. Country News 10 May 2019 10 May 2019
Cropping Study yields gene data A global study has identified genes that can be used to develop drought- and heat-tolerant chickpeas, leading to hopes of higher chickpea yields even in dry conditions. Country News 09 May 2019 09 May 2019
Cropping Rain brings hope and a personal incentive Things can turn on a dime. Sophie Baldwin 07 May 2019 07 May 2019
Cropping Rain sows new hope It’s a new season and a new positive attitude for Dookie croppers Ross and David Geddes. Alana Christensen 02 May 2019 02 May 2019
Cropping Boost nodulation Grain growers planning to sow pulses into acidic and dry soils this season can greatly improve nodulation by doubling the inoculation rate, according to new research. Country News 02 May 2019 02 May 2019
Cropping Call to cut pay risks Grain traders must institute shorter payment terms across the industry, according to Victoria’s peak farming body. Country News 23 Apr 2019 23 Apr 2019
Cropping Herbicide resistance link Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation research has shown a link between cropping practices and the evolution of herbicide resistance in the weed annual rye-grass, highlighting the need to rotate chemical and non-chemical weed control. Country News 20 Apr 2019 20 Apr 2019
Cropping Avoid disease Grain growers are being urged to use the new cereal and pulse disease guides when planning for the control of crop diseases this season. Country News 16 Apr 2019 16 Apr 2019
Cropping Investors warm to split GrainCorp’s plans to demerge its global malting business and list the new company on the ASX have been greeted warmly by investors. Country News 12 Apr 2019 12 Apr 2019
Cropping Test to get best from soil With seeding fast approaching, grain growers are encouraged to undertake soil testing before the 2019 growing season to help them make more informed fertiliser decisions and save costs. Country News 05 Apr 2019 05 Apr 2019
Cropping Seed test time Testing cereal and pulse seed for germination and vigour could be one of the best investments growers can make in the lead-up to the 2019 winter crop sowing. Country News 04 Apr 2019 04 Apr 2019
Cropping Push for investment Increasing productivity and job creation through protected cropping and horticulture was the key topic of conversation at an industry roundtable last week, with a push to grow investment. Country News 03 Apr 2019 03 Apr 2019
Cropping Timing is the key Sowing date and irrigation timing are crucial to maximise the yield and water productivity of faba beans, according to new research. Country News 31 Mar 2019 31 Mar 2019
News Undera footballer hospitalised with brain bleed An Undera footballer is fighting for his life after an incident during a Kyabram District League reserves game against Violet Town last Saturday. Alex Mitchell 10 May 2019 10 May 2019
Breaking News Echuca mother charged with murder walks free THE Echuca mother charged over her daughter’s death in 2008 has walked free from court. Tania Walker, 35, charged with child homicide of 23-month-old Angela Bannister, appeared in Bendigo Magistrates Court on Tuesday for a bail application which... Riverine Herald 09 May 2019 09 May 2019
News Car runs into house in Shepparton A car has hit a house on the corner of Archer St and Stanley St at about 3.15 this afternoon. The vehicle left the road and travelled through a fence before coming to a hault. Police and CFA are on scene. The Archer St entrance to Stanley St is... Ashlea Witoslawski 22 May 2019 22 May 2019
News 2019 Land Of Plenty music festival line-up announced An electric line-up has been announced for the 2019 Land Of Plenty music festival to be held in Shepparton later this year. Following through on last month’s promise to bring some of Australia’s hottest bands to the Goulburn Valley, the Greater... Laura Briggs 14 May 2019 14 May 2019
