Cropping One of the lowest rice crops ever in Riverina Riverina rice growers have delivered one of the lowest rice crops in their history. Country News 10 hours ago 10 hours ago
Cropping Crop plantation set to increase after drought-hit season last year Crops in Victoria and southern NSW will be less reliant on winter rainfall than other parts of the country because of favourable levels of soil moisture in these regions at the end of autumn. Country News 19 Jun 2019 19 Jun 2019
Cropping Resilience put to test Tough is the word Grains Research and Development Corporation Northern Region Panel member Andrew McFadyen is using to describe the current seasonal conditions across much of NSW’s grain growing regions. Country News 18 Jun 2019 18 Jun 2019
Cropping Resilience put to test Tough is the word Grains Research and Development Corporation Northern Region Panel member Andrew McFadyen is using to describe the current seasonal conditions across much of NSW’s grain growing regions. Country News 18 Jun 2019 18 Jun 2019
Cropping Rice women to share stories Deniliquin farmer Kellie Crossley has been invited to be the keynote speaker at the annual Women in Rice lunch in Finley on Friday. Country News 13 Jun 2019 13 Jun 2019
Cropping Protecting the grain industry Crop protection and pesticide application expert Bill Gordon is looking forward to the challenges presented in his new role as the grains biosecurity officer for NSW. Country News 13 Jun 2019 13 Jun 2019
Cropping Average season ‘against odds’ Australia is staring down the barrel of another lower-than-average winter crop, as ongoing dry weather hinders planting across much of the nation according to Rabobank’s latest winter crop outlook. Country News 12 Jun 2019 12 Jun 2019
Cropping Know your limits Canola growers are being reminded to abide by herbicide labels as part of an industry-wide effort to avoid unacceptable chemical residues. Country News 01 Jun 2019 01 Jun 2019
Cropping Calling for transparency A robust, national and public grain stocks reporting regime is essential to give growers confidence that there is a need to import grains to meet a domestic supply shortage, according to NSW Farmers. Country News 31 May 2019 31 May 2019
Cropping Salt stress help New research has found that a hormone produced by plants under stress can be applied to crops to alleviate the damage caused by salty soils. Country News 24 May 2019 24 May 2019
Cropping Soil results will influence advice The soil sampling phase of a new Grains Research and Development Corporation investment has been successfully completed as the project team now looks to provide nutrient recommendations based on the results. Country News 22 May 2019 22 May 2019
Cropping Wheat imported for first time in more than a decade Widespread drought has seen wheat imported into Australia for the first time in more than a decade. Country News 21 May 2019 21 May 2019
Cropping Farmer fears for food security Where will our food come from in the future? Sophie Baldwin 21 May 2019 21 May 2019
Cropping Weathering dry times In a challenging season, many dairy farmers will be focusing on gaining the best return from the resources available. Country News 14 May 2019 14 May 2019
Cropping Back to the future Agriculture Victoria scientists have traced the genetic origins of bread wheat back to 8000 BC in research that could help safeguard this key global food crop against climate change. Country News 10 May 2019 10 May 2019
Cropping Study yields gene data A global study has identified genes that can be used to develop drought- and heat-tolerant chickpeas, leading to hopes of higher chickpea yields even in dry conditions. Country News 09 May 2019 09 May 2019
Cropping Rain brings hope and a personal incentive Things can turn on a dime. Sophie Baldwin 07 May 2019 07 May 2019
Cropping Rain sows new hope It’s a new season and a new positive attitude for Dookie croppers Ross and David Geddes. Alana Christensen 02 May 2019 02 May 2019
Cropping Boost nodulation Grain growers planning to sow pulses into acidic and dry soils this season can greatly improve nodulation by doubling the inoculation rate, according to new research. Country News 02 May 2019 02 May 2019
Breaking News SPC sold for $40 million Coca-Cola Amatil has announced SPC will be sold for $40 million to Shepparton Partners Collective and its group of companies. Shepparton Partners Collective is a joint venture between Perma Funds Management and private investment firm The Eights... Alana Christensen 04 Jun 2019 04 Jun 2019
Cobram Courier Two in hospital after Main St crash A man has been airlifted to a Melbourne hospital with severe leg injuries after being struck by a car on Main St, Cobram. The man was one of two males hit while unloading a meat truck at approximately 4.30 pm on Friday afternoon Detective Constable... Cobram Courier 07 Jun 2019 07 Jun 2019
News Changes to come for parking infringements in Shepparton The parking inspectors you have come to recognise across town are no more with Greater Shepparton City Council making the decision to outsource the service to a third-party provider. Ashlea Witoslawski 03 Jun 2019 03 Jun 2019
News Car hits power pole in Kialla A man has been transported to hospital after hitting a power pole in Kialla this morning. The male in his mid- 20s was driving a black Nissan Nirvana ute along Archer Rd when the vehicle left the road and hit a power pole near the Sanctuary Dr... Shepparton News 25 Jun 2019 25 Jun 2019
