Central Gippsland irrigation funding
The Victorian Government is investigating ways to ensure agriculture in central Gippsland has a strong and resilient future.
Month: June 2020
Australian grains industry critical for regional jobs
A new report has revealed a strong correlation between Australian grains production and jobs in regional areas – about one job for every 1000 tonnes of grain produced.
From farm to fork: women in horticulture take virtual tour of the Wide Bay-Burnett
Women working in the vibrant horticulture industry in the Wide Bay-Burnett are invited to take a well deserved break from the daily grind to attend a special industry luncheon and virtual bus tour on Thursday, 16 July 2020 at HSG At The Gardens in Bundaberg.
Herbicide resistant weeds pose risk to NZ wheat and barley crops
Weeds pose the greatest risk of crop loss for wheat and barley farmers, but the increased use of herbicides to kill these weeds has meant that certain species are now resistant to herbicide chemicals.
New research helps understand tree seeding in NZ
Human impacts on the environment are changing many biological responses, with effects on rare species and human health, but predicting such responses is complicated, according to a new paper by a University of Canterbury ecologist.
Areas of coral diversity identified for conservation in Australia’s North West
New research has confirmed that corals reefs along the Kimberley coastline will not recover quickly from an extreme event such as mass coral bleaching, unless local populations survive.
Bank on weed seed research to boost grain production
The behaviour of weeds has changed significantly in Western Australia over the past three decades, which has resulted in the increased emergence of minor weeds.
Investing in agritech to enhance sustainable farming practices
The Australian Government is backing new technology to help Australian farms become more drought resilient.
Know your winter feed gap
Each year across our region, there is a period of time when pasture quality does not meet livestock energy requirements. The length of this period depends predominantly on seasonal conditions and stocking rates. Did you know that this period of time is known as your…
Marine debris costs Asia-Pacific economies US$10.8B annually
A new report to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) showed marine debris cost the economies of countries in the region US$10.8 billion (A$15.7 billion) in 2015.
Using rotation to grow more feed
Understanding the principles behind grazing rotations that deliver more feed is the focus of a new online presentation from Agriculture Victoria.
Native pasture trials show encouraging early results
The ability of fertiliser and good grazing management to lift feed quality in native pastures is a key message coming out of the interim results from two East Gippsland native pasture trial sites in the Tambo Valley.