Current Issue
July-August 2024
Production, marketing and topical articles for the Australian Grain industry.
Feature Articles
Dry seeding conditions can challenge pre-emergent herbicides
Soil moisture was sadly lacking in autumn in many grain growing areas this season. Growers planting their winter crops into relatively dry soils had every reason to be concerned about the effectiveness of their pre-emergent herbicide applications under these conditions.
Maximising the pollination capabilities of solitary bees
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Insect Genetics and Biochemistry Research, participated in a study led by the North Dakota State University, that aimed to provide insights on how to help solitary bees maximise their pollination performance and to aid pollination management.
More Velocity resistant radish ' but we can control it with mixes
Wild radish is one of the most widespread and competitive broadleaf weeds of Australian cereal-growing regions. Increasing resistance to multiple herbicide modes of action is forcing growers to adopt diverse and integrated weed-control strategies to deal with this weed.
Over The Back Fence
Migration paper prompts renewed calls for a farm visa
The National Farmers’ Federation has acknowledged the Regional Migration Discussion Paper released on June 21, which it says should kickstart a robust discussion on getting migration settings right for farmers and regional Australia.
Canned fruit going pear-shaped
Amid mounting concerns about the quality and sourcing of canned fruit products, Box Divvy – a leading advocate for fresh produce distribution – is urging farmers to prioritise fresh, locally grown produce for consumers.
What's the global orange juice supply crisis and should we be worried?
Oranges, and all the things we can make from them, are big business. But the industry is facing a severe crisis.
Rural health advocate wins NSW/ACT AgriFutures Rural Women's Award
Rebecca Keeley, founder of Yarn, an innovative health platform has been named the 2024 NSW/ACT AgriFutures Rural Women's Award winner.
Citizen scientists hop to it with rabbit virus tracking project
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is calling on rural and regional Australians to join in the longest-running citizen science survey of rabbit diseases in the world, to help keep the invasive pest in check.
Biotechnology to reduce methane emissions from cattle
Methane emissions could be substantially cut through a $7.5-million project to develop slow-release biopolymer technology for cattle containing a gas-reducing bioactive.
