Current Issue
January - February 2025
Production, marketing and topical articles for the Australian Grain industry.
Feature Articles
Artificial intelligence and the agriculture industry
The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dominating conversations around the globe, and the agriculture sector is no different, with the main questions around what it means for the industry and how it can be used to the greatest effect.
Robotic weed manager pays its way
Weed detection and spot spraying by robot is a powerful way to reduce chemical use, conserve soil moisture and run down the weed seed bank.
New research shows wheat falling number may improve after storage
Grain growers generally experience anxiety when the falling number test machine comes out at harvest, but new preliminary research findings suggest that wheat falling number test results could improve with time in storage.
Over The Back Fence
Free hard water tests
VICCHEM offering FREE hard water tests to help farmers maximise herbicide performance.
Nuffield 2026 scholarship applications now open
Nuffield Australia has opened applications for its 2026 scholarships, calling on the next crop of Australian agriculturalists to be curious, drive change and help their industry thrive. Applications close May 16.
Weed control update Feb 5 at Wellcamp
On Wednesday 5th February (9am until 12 noon) interested grain and cotton growers and agronomists are invited to participate in an informal morning of field trial walks to showcase some of the current weed research taking place.
Timely reminder on spray drift vigilance
Grain Producers Australia is urging growers to be alert, vigilant and proactive, to maintain high standards for pesticide application, and protect crops from spray drift damage.
Highlighting grower passion for responsible land stewardship
The passion of grain growers for the responsible stewardship of the land is a clear message farmers are sharing with Australian consumers in a new information series for the community.
Farmers urged to seek help on 3G shutdown impacts
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has urged farmers experiencing mobile connectivity issues in the wake of the 3G network shutdown to reach out to providers for help.
Ten tips to reduce the risk of harvester fires
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and fire safety experts are encouraging growers to implement practical measures to reduce the risk of harvester fires.
