Current Issue
November - December 2024
Production, marketing and topical articles for the Australian Grain industry.
Feature Articles
When to mix and when to rotate
The ‘mix-and-rotate’ WeedSmart Big 6 tactic aims to increase diversity within a herbicide program to delay and manage herbicide resistance. While rotating modes of action is relatively simple, mixing is much more complicated.
Giving your grain storage a clean bill of health
Growers are being encouraged to ensure grain storage silos have a ‘clean bill of health’. The advice comes from the GRDC’s Grain Storage Extension team. Project lead Chris Warrick said the biggest challenge when storing grain is dealing with insects – and prevention is always better than cure.
Rethinking groundwater recharge
You learned about the “water cycle” in primary school. Despite how simple it sounds, there are actually some large unknowns in the cycle – especially concerning groundwater. We don’t know how fast aquifers recharge or how much water actually makes it underground.
Over The Back Fence
Free hard water tests
VICCHEM offering FREE hard water tests to help farmers maximise herbicide performance.
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.
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.
