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Get FarmingWednesday, February 20th, 2019 at 5:44pm
A total of $10.1 million is now making a difference to the lives of drought affected farmers, thanks to the 2018 Drought Relief Appeal and the generosity of Australians. http://getfarming.com.au/2019/02/20/drought-relief-appeal-raises-10-1-million/
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Drought Relief Appeal raises $10.1 million - GetFarming
A total of $10.1 million is now making a difference to the lives of drought affected farmers, thanks to the 2018 Drought Relief Appeal and the generosity of Australians. Organised by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Channel 9 and Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS), the money r...
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Get FarmingWednesday, February 20th, 2019 at 5:36pm
The National Farmers’ Federation says ‘sure’ ask the ACCC to look at a floor price for milk, but it remains highly cautious about simple solutions to the dairy industry’s complex problems. http://getfarming.com.au/2019/02/20/nff-sceptical-about-milk-floor-price/
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NFF sceptical about milk floor price - GetFarming
The National Farmers’ Federation says ‘sure’ ask the ACCC to look at a floor price for milk, but it remains highly cautious about simple solutions to the dairy industry’s complex problems. “Our dairy sector is under significant pressure, there’s no doubt about that,” NFF President Ms S...
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Get FarmingWednesday, February 20th, 2019 at 4:57pm
Integrated pest management (IPM) combines the use of biological, cultural and chemical practices to control insect pests in agricultural production.

It seeks to use natural predators or parasites to control pests, using selective pesticides for backup only when pests are unable to be controlled by natural means.

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What is integrated pest management? - GetFarming
Integrated pest management (IPM) combines the use of biological, cultural and chemical practices to control insect pests in agricultural production. It seeks to use natural predators or parasites to control pests, using selective pesticides for backup only when pests are unable to be controlled by n...
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Get FarmingWednesday, February 20th, 2019 at 4:39pm
Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud has welcomed a multi-million dollar fund that will help put cutting-edge technology into Australia’s grains industry. http://getfarming.com.au/2019/02/19/australia-on-track-for-high-tech-grain/
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Australia on track for high tech grain - GetFarming
Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud has welcomed a multi-million dollar fund that will help put cutting-edge technology into Australia’s grains industry. “This will help turn grain-growing into a high-tech science,” Minister Littleproud said. “GrainInnovate will look for start-ups to...
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Get FarmingWednesday, February 20th, 2019 at 11:40am
The recent announcement of national freedom from banana freckle is a credit to all partners involved in eradicating the disease.

It is the considered, dedicated and long-term effort of Australia’s commercial banana growers, the Northern Territory public and government agencies, that resulted in this positive outcome.

http://getfarming.com.au/2019/02/18/credit-to-partners-in-nt-banana-freckle-eradication/
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Credit to partners in NT banana freckle eradication - GetFarming
The recent announcement of national freedom from banana freckle is a credit to all partners involved in eradicating the disease. It is the considered, dedicated and long-term effort of Australia’s commercial banana growers, the Northern Territory public and government agencies, that resulted in th...
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