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No further India lentil impost for Australia

No further India lentil impost for Australia

Contrary to what the Aussie pulse sector first believed, Australia will not be subject to increased tariffs on lentil exports to India.

Wheat imports hit our shore

Wheat imports hit our shore

The first shipment of Manildra's Canadian wheat imports has arrived at Port Kembla as debate rages about remaining Aussie wheat stocks.

Farmer group keeps up fight for income protection

Farmer group keeps up fight for income protection

NSW Farmers has vowed to keep fighting to get a workable farm income protection industry established in Australia.

Paddock planner extension queried by growers

Paddock planner extension queried by growers

CBH has extended its Paddock Planner crop planning system but not all growers are happy about the move.

Wheat imports hit our shore

Wheat imports hit our shore

The first shipment of Manildra's Canadian wheat imports has arrived at Port Kembla as debate rages about remaining Aussie wheat stocks.

Cotton values to dip

Cotton values to dip

A Rabobank analyst believes Australia cotton prices will fall in the second half of the year on the back of sluggish global demand.

'Speed breeder' Lee Hickey scores major agrifood award

'Speed breeder' Lee Hickey scores major agrifood award

Dr Lee Hickey has played a key role in developing technology that enables up to six generations a year for major crops.

Bayer splashes big dollars on glyphosate alternatives

Bayer splashes big dollars on glyphosate alternatives

Bayer has put up big dollars to develop alternatives to glyphosate, but an Aussie farm leader warns they need to consider farming systems.

Big turnaround leads to urea shortages

Big turnaround leads to urea shortages

Fertiliser importers say shipments of urea are soon to land, easing the current shortage of the fertiliser, caused by sudden demand.

'Speed breeder' Lee Hickey scores major agrifood award

'Speed breeder' Lee Hickey scores major agrifood award

Dr Lee Hickey has played a key role in developing technology that enables up to six generations a year for major crops.

All eyes on market reaction following US GM wheat outbreak

All eyes on market reaction following US GM wheat outbreak

The wheat industry will watch to see if Asian nations will slap a ban on purchases of US wheat after an outbreak of GM wheat was found.

Paddock planner extension queried by growers

Paddock planner extension queried by growers

CBH has extended its Paddock Planner crop planning system but not all growers are happy about the move.

Bayer splashes big dollars on glyphosate alternatives

Bayer splashes big dollars on glyphosate alternatives

Bayer has put up big dollars to develop alternatives to glyphosate, but an Aussie farm leader warns they need to consider farming systems.

Farmer group keeps up fight for income protection

Farmer group keeps up fight for income protection

NSW Farmers has vowed to keep fighting to get a workable farm income protection industry established in Australia.

Big turnaround leads to urea shortages

Big turnaround leads to urea shortages

Fertiliser importers say shipments of urea are soon to land, easing the current shortage of the fertiliser, caused by sudden demand.

All eyes on market reaction following US GM wheat outbreak

All eyes on market reaction following US GM wheat outbreak

The wheat industry will watch to see if Asian nations will slap a ban on purchases of US wheat after an outbreak of GM wheat was found.

Big cuts to corn production in USDA report

Big cuts to corn production in USDA report

The grain market expected cuts to US corn production in this week's USDA report, but was surprised by the extent of the downgrade.

Big cuts to corn production in USDA report

Winter crop improvement but still behind average

Rain in the west but national crop prospects still down

US corn futures could skyrocket

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Cotton values to dip

Cotton values to dip

A Rabobank analyst believes Australia cotton prices will fall in the second half of the year on the back of sluggish global demand.

Cotton farmer found guilty

Cotton farmer found guilty

A NORTHERN NSW cotton producer has been found guilty of illegally extracting water out of the Barwon River.

Qld's Fairbairn Dam at record low level

Qld's Fairbairn Dam at record low level

This week's record low water level in Fairbairn Dam at Emerald is expected to impact water allocations for both high and medium priority customers if there are no inflows before the start of July.

Declining prices, production for cotton

Declining prices, production for cotton

It hasn't been a particularly cheery start to 2019 for the cotton sector and international pricing trends are not helping the situation.

Cotton export ban calls slammed

Cotton export ban calls slammed

Calls to ban Australian cotton exports to save water in the Murray Darling Basin have been slammed by the industry.

Horticulture

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Record Hass avocado season on track

Record Hass avocado season on track

Australian Hass avocado growers will harvest 9% more this season.

Veggies are major player in organic market growth

Veggies are major player in organic market growth

The Australian Organic Market Report 2018 shows off industry growth.

Dried fruit history set to be preserved

Dried fruit history set to be preserved

Dried Fruits Australia has been given money to protect its heritage.

Gympie declared birthplace of macadamia industry

Gympie declared birthplace of macadamia industry

The billion dollar global macadamia industry all started at Gympie, apparently.

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Spreader sales still up despite drought

Spreader sales still up despite drought

Gason precision spreaders have proven popular

Spreading the news on new technologies

Spreading the news on new technologies

Kuhn precision spreading at CRT FarmFest

Tractor sales slump in all mainland states except WA

Tractor sales slump in all mainland states except WA

The Tractor Machinery Association have released it's May sales figures

Farmer Ken reads to the kids

Farmer Ken reads to the kids

Warialda Public School's reading program goes viral

Cutting through the black soil

Cutting through the black soil

Gessner have a new tyne and knife cotton root cutter

First birthday for utility blue

First birthday for utility blue

The New Holland T4S utility tractor has turned one.

Spray your weeds on demand

Spray your weeds on demand

Agrifac have launched its new Condor Endurance II self-propelled sprayer

Letting the plants do the talking

Letting the plants do the talking

Canopy temperature sensors improve irrigation scheduling

Software is streamlining sale yards

Software is streamlining sale yards

Agrinous allows agents to digitise stock sales

Vanderfield's smarter service

Stop drift with new tools

Queensland's largest field day kicks off

Navigating the farm software minefield

First birthday for utility blue

First birthday for utility blue

The New Holland T4S utility tractor has turned one.