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NSW Government gets behind new invasive species research centre

The NSW Government announced it will continue its involvement in collaborative invasive species research and innovation under the new Centre for Invasive...
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WA agricultural expertise aids Bangladeshi food security

Western Australian innovation has helped to transform agricultural production in Bangladesh through an international capacity building project to aid the adoption of...
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Protecting our unique plants and animals

The Victorian Government has delivered $7.7 million for large-scale regional partnership projects to protect threatened plants and animals as part of the...
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Anything but the short straw for potential energy sources

Farm waste could be a valuable energy source if we apply lessons from Europe according to the winner of a Food Source...
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Top 10 biosecurity tips for field days

Field days and on site trials provide valuable information to producers, however they can also be the perfect occasion to spread unwanted...
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Indonesian farm dollars can grow on trees

Indonesian journalists have visited the University of Queensland to hear about a successful cattle fattening project in their nation’s east which is...
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A step forward to making crops tolerate drought

QUT researchers are part of an international consortium of researchers whose work hopes to future-proof crops against the impacts of global climate...
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New research on weather to trust your apps

How much do you trust your phone? More specifically, how much do you trust the apps on your phone?
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New quad bike campaign aims to drive down death toll

A confronting new advertising campaign aimed at reducing the number of people killed or injured in quad bike accidents will begin airing...
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New invasive species research centre to maintain momentum

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, has officially announced $20 million dollars of Australian Government funding...

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Get FarmingFriday, August 18th, 2017 at 5:02pm

Trials of a relatively new approach to fertilising dryland cereal crops during the growing season have entered their second year, following promising results in 2016.

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Get FarmingThursday, August 17th, 2017 at 6:42pm

A 2015 commitment by the South Australian Government to invest half a million dollars with the Roseworthy, SA, head-quartered Cooperative Research Centre for High Integrity Australian Pork, has already paid substantial dividends for the state’s pork industry, according to Pork CRC CEO Roger Campbell.

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Get FarmingWednesday, August 16th, 2017 at 5:38pm

The Federal Government is finalising contracts with the six prawn farm businesses affected by the outbreak of White Spot disease in the Logan River area of Queensland, giving the green light for $20 million in financial assistance to flow.

Read more here: https://goo.gl/75kE5r

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Get FarmingTuesday, August 15th, 2017 at 6:29pm

The level of understanding of biosecurity amongst Australian producers has increased, with more producers controlling weeds and managing pests and diseases of crops and livestock.

That’s according to an Australia-wide survey of both crop and livestock producers to track trends in attitudes towards and awareness about farm biosecurity.

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Get FarmingMonday, August 14th, 2017 at 6:43pm

Three recent pest incursions have highlighted the benefits of early detection in containing and eradicating exotic pests.

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Get FarmingFriday, August 11th, 2017 at 6:15pm

Applications are open for four new fully funded post graduate scholarships to pursue research that will benefit the Western Australian grains industry.

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Get FarmingThursday, August 10th, 2017 at 6:42pm

Chickpea growers and consultants are being advised to ‘monitor closely and act promptly’ to reduce the disease risk in 2017s crops and land the 2017 harvest safely.

Find out more here: https://goo.gl/rHoKCp

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Get FarmingThursday, August 10th, 2017 at 11:12am

Pacific Seeds - Australia are holding 2 Hyola canola technology innovation field days in September.

More information is available here:
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Our field day sites are ready for you WA! We're holding 2 Hyola canola technology innovation field days in September. 14 industry speakers plus new technologies. Details here: http://www.pacificseeds.com.au/images/Products/canola/canolafielddaykojonup.pdf … http://www.pacificseeds.com.au/images/Products/canola/canolafielddaycalingiri.pdf …

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Get FarmingWednesday, August 9th, 2017 at 6:41pm

Local Roads to Market projects across Victoria's south-west are upgrading intersections, strengthening pavements and widening and re-aligning the roads our dairy industry relies on.

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Get FarmingTuesday, August 8th, 2017 at 5:23pm

Members of the Sheepmeat Council of Australia voted to adopt a new governance framework whereby organisation will transition to a company limited by guarantee with a new name – Sheep Producers Australia Ltd.

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Fast Facts

NSW Government gets behind new invasive species research centre

WA agricultural expertise aids Bangladeshi food security

Protecting our unique plants and animals

Anything but the short straw for potential energy sources

Top 10 biosecurity tips for field days

Indonesian farm dollars can grow on trees

A step forward to making crops tolerate drought

New research on weather to trust your apps

New quad bike campaign aims to drive down death toll

New invasive species research centre to maintain momentum

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