Cropping Conference has fodder on menu The Australian fodder industry plays a pivotal role in Australian agriculture, underpinning production in dairy, livestock and other intensive industries. Country News 18 hours ago 18 hours ago
Cropping New rye-grass lifts winter feed It was a particularly dry spring and summer season for farming — and in many cases that has led to quite heavily grazed paddocks, creating a reduction in feed options during the coming months. Country News 20 Jul 2018 20 Jul 2018
Cropping Mix to the max With high quality silage being the crucial component of an effective livestock feeding program, leading farm machinery manufacturer Kuhn’s latest addition to the Australian market promises to play a significant role. Country News 20 Jul 2018 20 Jul 2018
Cropping Mix to the max With high quality silage being the crucial component of an effective livestock feeding program, leading farm machinery manufacturer Kuhn’s latest addition to the Australian market promises to play a significant role. Country News 20 Jul 2018 20 Jul 2018
Cropping McHale delivers faster wrapping During two decades McHale has developed a name for the design and development of quality bale wrapping solutions that deliver better reliability and higher output. Country News 19 Jul 2018 19 Jul 2018
Cropping Tractor lives up to expectations John Allen’s career as a diesel mechanic and hay contractor has put him behind the wheel of a lot of tractors, but his latest purchase has impressed him like few others have. Country News 19 Jul 2018 19 Jul 2018
Cropping Swapping sides in GM debate A former radical environmental activist who made a stunning reversal on genetically-modified crops believes Australian farmers need access to the technology to help feed the world. Country News 18 Jul 2018 18 Jul 2018
Cropping Systems under microscope Canola systems are being examined as part of a Grains Research and Development Corporation and Riverine Plains field day to be held on July 26. Country News 17 Jul 2018 17 Jul 2018
Cropping App forecasts grain yields For the first time, Australian farmers can forecast grain yield at the touch of a button, thanks to a new smartphone app developed by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO. Country News 14 Jul 2018 14 Jul 2018
Cropping Weed control behind crops The ability to manage difficult-to-control weeds has spurred Australian canola growers to plant just under half-a-million hectares to Roundup Ready canola in 2018. Country News 12 Jul 2018 12 Jul 2018
Cropping Decipher leads way There are not many agronomists today who aren’t using agtech of some description to better advise their clients. Country News 11 Jul 2018 11 Jul 2018
Cropping Easy access to crop trial results Valuable, timely and locally relevant information stemming from Australian crop research trials is now even easier and quicker to access following recent improvements to the Online Farm Trials web portal. Country News 10 Jul 2018 10 Jul 2018
Cropping Funding smart farms Soil health, innovation, digital farming and next generation weather forecasting will be improved thanks to $27million in funding through round one of the Smart Farming Partnership grants. Country News 05 Jul 2018 05 Jul 2018
Cropping Pest warning Southern NSW growers are being advised to monitor for red-legged earth mites this winter, with experts warning environmental conditions have been ideal for mass hatchings, potentially putting emerging winter crops at risk. Country News 03 Jul 2018 03 Jul 2018
Cropping Finding the sweet spot for lucerne grazing Agriculture Victoria researchers have been putting lucerne to the test, upgrading the guidelines for grazing lucerne in extensive dryland farming systems. Country News 26 Jun 2018 26 Jun 2018
Cropping Late break hurts crops The late autumn break in northern Victoria is likely to see below average crop yields across the region, according to an Agriculture Victoria agronomist. Rodney Woods 24 Jun 2018 24 Jun 2018
Cropping How to boost feed growth With autumn producing less-than-favourable conditions across a lot of the state, many livestock producers may be going into winter with less pasture than desired. Country News 23 Jun 2018 23 Jun 2018
Cropping Canola pest shows resistance Canola and pulse growers are urged to take care when making management decisions for green peach aphid in the wake of more populations of the pest showing resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides. Country News 21 Jun 2018 21 Jun 2018
Cropping Moving with the times A new era is ahead for award-winning Case IH dealer and family business O’Connors, with the announcement that managing director Mark O’Connor will be retiring at the end of this year, after 42 years service to the company. Country News 19 Jun 2018 19 Jun 2018
News Police pursuit ends in Tallygaroopna A dramatic police chase came to a screeching halt in Tallygaroopna this afternoon, leaving locals stunned and grateful no-one was injured. The hour long chase reportedly reached speeds of nearly 200 kph as seven police pursuit vehicles attempted to... Myles Peterson 10 Jul 2018 10 Jul 2018
News Flying sign causes accident AN EIGHT-year-old boy and his grandfather suffered cuts and a family was left shocked after a flying piece of scrap metal smashed into both of their cars. A Cobram family of four was in their 4WD heading towards Moama on the Cobb Hwy near Milgate Rd... Riverine Herald 06 Jul 2018 06 Jul 2018
Sport Landscape about to shift? An open offer from the Kyabram District Football Netball League seeking new clubs to help swell its ranks has potentially started an arms race across the region. Shepparton News 10 Jul 2018 10 Jul 2018
Sport New home door open The footballing landscape in the region is starting to shift. Lauren Bordin 06 Jul 2018 06 Jul 2018
