Cropping Technology focus at Bendigo Artificial intelligence could provide a game-changing weapon for Australian grain growers in their battle against costly weeds within their farming systems. Country News 24 Feb 2019 24 Feb 2019
Cropping Closing the ‘yield gap’ Potential exists for grain growers in southern Australia’s high rainfall zone to increase their wheat and canola yields by an average of 50 per cent, according to yield modelling. Country News 22 Feb 2019 22 Feb 2019
Cropping Inquiry says move harmful The authority that approves pesticides and chemicals used in Australian cropping operations has been affected by its forced relocation from Canberra to Armidale. Country News 22 Feb 2019 22 Feb 2019
Cropping Inquiry says move harmful The authority that approves pesticides and chemicals used in Australian cropping operations has been affected by its forced relocation from Canberra to Armidale. Country News 22 Feb 2019 22 Feb 2019
Cropping Tough start to year, says NAB A tough cropping season in eastern states has seen the National Australia Bank Rural Commodities Index fall by 1.1 per cent in January. Country News 21 Feb 2019 21 Feb 2019
Cropping Grain prices are forecast to stay high Grain prices are expected to remain high for the majority of 2019, with dry conditions continuing to have an effect on local prices. Country News 20 Feb 2019 20 Feb 2019
Cropping Video fights pest Home gardeners are being encouraged to learn more about how they can help keep Queensland fruit fly under control. Country News 14 Feb 2019 14 Feb 2019
Cropping Create pathways Farming is all about the management of five key elements — land, water, equipment, capital and people. Country News 13 Feb 2019 13 Feb 2019
Cropping Growers get help The unique challenges faced by irrigated grain growers in Australia’s southern and northern cropping regions are to be addressed through a new suite of investments by the Grains Research and Development Corporation. Country News 29 Jan 2019 29 Jan 2019
Cropping Updates offer insight With new challenges to farm productivity and profitability testing the NSW industry each year, growers are urged to keep across the latest research and development insights by participating in the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s 2019 Grains Research Updates. Country News 29 Jan 2019 29 Jan 2019
Cropping Pushing up yields A high-yielding cereal grains project in Tasmania is expected to generate a ripple effect across Bass Strait, where mainland grain growers are following the project’s progress with interest. Country News 25 Jan 2019 25 Jan 2019
Cropping Corn drinks up sun and water While the hot summer is wilting some pastures a few irrigated summer crops are thriving. Country News 08 Jan 2019 08 Jan 2019
Cropping Summer Crops help limit weeds Evidence is mounting that summer crops really can be an effective weapon in the war on herbicide-resistant weeds. With soil moisture at a premium, there is nothing spare to waste on summer-growing weeds. Country News 03 Jan 2019 03 Jan 2019
Cropping Understanding Russian Australian researchers have embarked on a mission to better understand the role of weeds and volunteer cereals, known as the green bridge, in promoting the survival and spread of the nation’s newest broadacre crop pest, Russian wheat aphid. Country News 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2018
Cropping Work must continue despite heat Christmas Day or not, 40°C or not, the paddocks are calling and the farmers must answer. Country News 01 Jan 2019 01 Jan 2019
Cropping Forecasts down for season Victorian crop production is expect to more than halve this season, as thousands of hectares of wheat and canola are cut for hay. Country News 19 Dec 2018 19 Dec 2018
Cropping Register now for updates Registrations are now open for Grains Research and Development Corporation grains research and farm business events to be held throughout Victoria in early 2019. Country News 18 Dec 2018 18 Dec 2018
Cropping Grain growers need evidence from peers When it comes to changing grain growers’ perceptions and motivating practice change on-farm, American agricultural academic Drew Lyon believes it does not matter where in the world you are, the challenges are strikingly similar. Country News 12 Dec 2018 12 Dec 2018
Cropping Soil-borne disease risk higher Grain growers in the southern cropping region who have experienced a dry growing season this year are being warned of a potential increase in the risk of some soil-borne diseases in 2019. Country News 11 Dec 2018 11 Dec 2018
Sport TR breaks record to win Southern 80 TR has not only claimed the 2019 Southern 80, but has done so in style. Riverine Herald 10 Feb 2019 10 Feb 2019
News Police investigate sexual assault in Echuca SEXUAL Crimes Squad detectives are investigating after a woman was sexually assaulted in Echuca this morning. Police said the woman was on Goulburn Road when the incident happened about 3.15am. An investigation has been launched and detectives are... Riverine Herald 10 Feb 2019 10 Feb 2019
Lifestyle From homeless to home owner Eagerly awaiting the keys to his new home, Shepparton’s Alex Newling, 20, could never have imagined he would be in the position he is today. Ashlea Witoslawski 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
News Southern 80 skier airlifted with non life-threatening injuries A WATERSKIER has been airlifted to hospital with non-critical injuries after falling off Tantrum during the Southern 80. Competing in the Stock 6 Litre Expert class on Sunday afternoon, the incident occurred around 1.30pm on the Murray River, near... Riverine Herald 10 Feb 2019 10 Feb 2019