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Be harvest prepared: the time is right to think about on-farm grain storage options
With many grain producers across NSW looking at an early and possibly bumper crop this spring, Local Land Services is offering two free webinars addressing on-farm storage options.
Barley 2030: Anticipated trends in global consumption
The Australian barley industry should diversify its markets while continuing to engage with Chinese brewers and maltsters, according to a new report.
Australian Grains Pest Innovation Program
Scientists are investigating novel technologies and management strategies to control insect pests in Australian grain crops through a new research initiative.
Check now for late brome germinations
Populations of the highly competitive weed brome grass have been reported as spreading in western Victoria and now is the time for grain growers to be scouting crops to check for late germinations.
North Queensland farmer wins 2020 Mark Donaldson Memorial Shield
A prestigious dryland grain growing award has gone to a North Queensland farmer for the first time in its history, with Burdekin grower David Williams taking home the honours.
Grains Australia launches with leaders on board
Five board directors with a combination of industry experience, knowledge and expertise have been appointed as the inaugural board to oversee the development of the new industry company, Grains Australia Ltd.
Webinars target fungicide resistance in crops
Grain growers will have the opportunity to improve their knowledge of fungicide resistance issues over coming weeks, thanks to a series of webinars being delivered by the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN).
Simple way to have your say on grains research
Western Australian grain growers and industry representatives are invited to have direct input into the direction of grains research, development and extension (RD&E) by providing online feedback in June 2020.
Growers urged to stop biosecurity threats at the gate
Grain growers are being urged to protect themselves and their operations by ensuring visitors reduce the risk of introducing new pests and diseases onto their properties.
New AEGIC test to examine the truth of whole grains
A new test for checking whole grain flour meets the official definition is now available to the Australian flour milling industry.
After the wind, what next? A grower’s experience
Erosion and crop damage caused by severe wind can be stressful and overwhelming, and the associated decision-making is difficult, but with the passage of time and the enactment of plans to remedy losses, you get through it.