Fast Facts
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84Farm change program receives funds for future
An industry-developed program which recognises sugarcane growers for rising to the challenge of improving water quality for the Great Barrier Reef and...
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138New growth for Australian forests: report
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has released Australia State of the Forests Report 2018 (SOFR 2018).
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302Winter crop production down after poor start to spring
National winter crop production is forecast to be 20 per cent below the 20 year average, coming in at 29.3 million tonnes...
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456Against the grain: soil constraints holding back Australian wheat
A model developed by researchers at The University of Queensland could address soil problems that cost Australia’s wheat producers almost $2 billion...
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318Road and bridge funding to boost Pyrenees agribusiness
Our agriculture sector across the Pyrenees region will soon be transporting livestock and grain to market more efficiently and safely through the...
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418Farm production value remains stable despite drought
The value of Australia’s farm production is forecast to remain relatively unchanged at $60 billion in 2018–19, well above the 10-year average...
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313Farm production shows its resilience
Aussie farmers remain resilient, with ABARES forecasting a rise in the total value of farm production to $61 billion, well above the...
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307Winter crop production to fall in 2018-19
Total winter crop production is expected to drop by 12 per cent nationally to 33.2 million tonnes, with production declines forecast in...
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400New agricultural education and research facility for Dalwallinu
WA Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan opened a new Agricultural Education and Research facility at Dalwallinu to support the northern agricultural region’s...
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Calling on landholders to take part in Q Fever surveillance project - GetFarming
Livestock producers are being urged to get involved in a Q fever surveillance project aimed at building a better understanding of the disease in both humans and livestock. Q fever is caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetti. The animal form of the disease is also known as coxiellosis. Central Table...
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There are enough fish in our seas - don't lock us out! - GetFarming
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood industry, welcomes the latest rebuttal to the tale of doom and gloom put forward by Edgar et al. regarding the state of Australia’s oceans and the need for more marine parks. “This is far more than an ac...
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Biosecurity manual helps cherry growers access markets - GetFarming
A new version of the biosecurity manual for cherry growers is now available on the Farm Biosecurity website. The updated manual stems from a review of the biosecurity plan for the entire industry, something that is done every five years or so to make sure that biosecurity activities are still target...
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Farming's Future
In the next two decades, crop yields need to increase dramatically to feed the growing global population. Wouldn’t it be incredibly useful if we had a crystal ball to show us what are the best strategies available to increase crop yields? http://farmingsfuture.com/just-how-much-does-enhancing-photosynthesis-improve-crop-yield/
Cellar Door Grants to encourage wine tourism - GetFarming
Wine producers, with cellar doors attracting visitors to wine regions, may be eligible for Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants (Cellar Door Grants) of up to $100,000 based on sales in the 2018‑19 year. Wine Australia chief executive officer, Andreas Clark, explained the Cellar Door Grants were par...
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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 at 8:50am
Just how much does enhancing #photosynthesis improve #crop yield? https://t.co/3Sm6azX6xo
Just how much does enhancing #photosynthesis improve #crop yield? https://t.co/3Sm6azX6xo
Friday, May 3rd, 2019 at 1:58pm
WA #Budget securing future for #WA agricultural effort https://t.co/vjsd8LZtSK
WA #Budget securing future for #WA agricultural effort https://t.co/vjsd8LZtSK