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BIG FALLS: A drop in world wheat production is the major driver of a cut in total estimated global grain production for the 2022-23 marketing year.

There has been a savage cut in estimates of total grain production

Global grain production slashed

Siam weed is one of the world's most invasive weeds due to its fast growth habit. Picture: DAF

One of the world's worst weeds is taking over farms, leaving some graziers feeling defeated.

One of the world's worst weeds 'out of control' on Qld farms

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The Canadian area planted to barley is forecast at 3.3Mha, down slightly from 3.36Mha last year.

Canadian farmers are battling to get their crops in the ground across many parts of the prairies as heavy rains continue to thump eastern cropping districts, and a continuation of last year's drought conditions delay the planting program in the western regions.

Canadian farmers combating weather extremes

Superfine Wool Trophy Winners - David and Angie Waters.

This year, for the 58th edition of the prestigious program, the Ermenegildo Zegna Group celebrated its award ceremony alongside the ASWGA's 50th anniversary in the foundation's birthplace of Ararat, Vic.

Wool awards honours Australia's best growers

After Covid delays, Moroccan dung beetle species have arrived in Australia.

Moroccan dung beetles conquer Covid and quarantine, arriving to help the environment and livestock health.

Dung beetles from Morocco arrive in Australia

Ag's good times have not been without considerable stresses and business challenges for the busy farm services sector.

Elders store expansion agenda eyes retiring independents

FARM BUY: Cattle have been removed to protect habitat for the critically endangered Helmeted Honeyeater. Picture: Trust for Nature.

Victoria's government has bought a property on the outskirts of Melbourne to help protect the state's endangered faunal emblems.

Farm bought to help protect Victoria's faunal emblems

Producers look to retain females, kicking herd rebuild up yet another gear

Rain pulls numbers from cattle market, pushes prices up

New range: John Deere's P600 precision air hoe drills will be available to order in 2023. 

John Deere's new range of P600 precision air hoe drills boasts a 24 per cent reduction in weight compared to the P500 models.

Orders to open in 2023 for John Deere P600 range

Inundated: Farmers lost infrastructure, equipment, crops and livestock as a result of a series of floods this year.

ACM Rural Events, Lloyds Auctions and 20 rural companies are hosting an auction to raise funds for Rural Aid.

FarmFest organisers get behind flood-affected farmers

TOUGH NIGHT: Barnaby Joyce made a solemn victory speech in Tamworth. Photo: Mark Kriedemann

The Nationals have avoided the bloodbath voters inflicted on the Liberals by retaining all 16 of their electorates, but the party's hopes of picking up new seats have been dashed.

Nationals defy Coalition bloodbath and look set to hold all seats

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