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7 Time-Tested Intercropping Combos That Will Feed Your Soil

Posted 2025-04-28 10:00:34

7 Time-Tested Intercropping Combos That Will Feed Your Soil

Posted 2025-04-28 10:00:34

If you’re running into low yields, bare soil, and constant pest attacks in monocropped areas, try intercropping. This ...

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Growing Mushrooms to Improve the Soil: How it Works

Posted 2025-04-28 09:00:41

Growing Mushrooms to Improve the Soil: How it Works

Posted 2025-04-28 09:00:41

If you want to enrich or remove toxins from your soil and create the ideal growing environment for your crops, fungi may ...

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Transformative leadership vital to food security: Professor Denning

Posted 2025-04-28 05:27:01

Transformative leadership vital to food security: Professor Denning

Posted 2025-04-28 05:27:01

Transforming leadership to adapt how food is grown, managed and distributed is vital to ensure global food security, ...

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JBS formalises plans for dual listing in the US and Brazil

Posted 2025-04-28 04:43:40

JBS formalises plans for dual listing in the US and Brazil

Posted 2025-04-28 04:43:40

GLOBAL protein giant JBS is formalising its long-touted move to dual listing on the New York and Brazilian Stock ...

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Windsor calls on farm bodies to rethink lobbying approach as hung parliament looms

Posted 2025-04-28 04:33:07

Windsor calls on farm bodies to rethink lobbying approach as hung parliament looms

Posted 2025-04-28 04:33:07

Former independent MP and NSW grain grower Tony Windsor has called on farm industry bodies to rethink their approach to ...

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South African and NZ partnership sets new shearing record

Posted 2025-04-24 02:20:45

South African and NZ partnership sets new shearing record

Posted 2025-04-24 02:20:45

A NEW Zealand-South African partnership has set a new world two-stand shearing record of 970 fine wool Merino lambs in ...

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Aus Cotton Shippers sign MOU with Cotton Assoc of India

Posted 2025-04-10 03:25:23

Aus Cotton Shippers sign MOU with Cotton Assoc of India

Posted 2025-04-10 03:25:23

ACSA has signed an MOU with the Cotton Association of India which will lay the foundation for stronger bilateral ...

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Rail upgrades completed at GrainCorp’s Condobolin site

Posted 2025-04-17 00:50:35

Rail upgrades completed at GrainCorp’s Condobolin site

Posted 2025-04-17 00:50:35

A $7.96m rail upgrade at GrainCorp’s Condobolin site will help growers in NSW’s Central West move goods to market ...

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JBS delivers record net revenue of US$77b in strong 2024

Posted 2025-03-27 10:59:50

JBS delivers record net revenue of US$77b in strong 2024

Posted 2025-03-27 10:59:50

GLOBAL animal protein giant JBS reported 2024 full-year results this morning, Australian time, delivering a net profit of ...

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Australian shearers win trans-Tasman test by big margin

Posted 2025-03-03 05:15:08

Australian shearers win trans-Tasman test by big margin

Posted 2025-03-03 05:15:08

AUSTRALIA’S top sheep shearers have reigned supreme over New Zealand in the latest trans-Tasman test event at the ...

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Sheep Central - Lamb Production

Feedgrain Focus: Southern growers eye forecast weekend rain

Posted 2025-04-24 05:59:21

AFTER the Easter break delivered little of the rainfall needed to bolster planting confidence across southern New South Wales, western Victoria and South Australia, growers are once again pinning ...

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Ridley exits SA with $22M sale of Wasleys mill to Baiada

Posted 2025-04-22 04:22:36

AUSTRALIA’S largest stockfeed miller, Ridley Corporation, has agreed to sell its Wasleys Feedmill in South Australia to poultry meat producer Baiada for $22 ...

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Feedgrain Focus: Dollar rebound pressures values

Posted 2025-04-22 04:22:22

A REBOUND in the Australian dollar — up four cents from a low of below US60 cents — has pared back some of the recent gains in grain ...

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MLA opens call for new Producer Demonstration Site projects

MEAT & Livestock Australia is calling for new applications for Producer Demonstration Sites to kick off from the end of ...

Posted 2025-04-14 03:33:27

Feedgrain Focus: Weak Aussie dollar lifts values

A DROP in the Australian dollar to below US60 cents last week has rekindled export demand and prompted consumers to lift their bids by up $5-$10 per tonne in the southern wheat and barley markets ...

Posted 2025-04-14 02:29:15

Dohnes get data on wool, carcase, eating quality and reproduction

A COMPREHENSIVE sire evaluation trial rated as 'gold standard' has provided evidence-based data on the Dohne breed’s profitable wool, carcase, reproduction and eating quality ...

Posted 2025-04-07 05:10:11

Feedgrain Focus: Market ingests wet north, dry south

SOAKING rain over much of Queensland’s grain-growing areas and northern New South Wales last week has set the northern region up for a strong and early start to its winter cropping ...

Posted 2025-04-07 05:09:57

Agriculture Victoria warns livestock owners on welfare duties

THE recent seizures of livestock from three Victorian properties have been highlighted in a warning to all producers from Agriculture Victoria this ...

Posted 2025-03-31 21:25:38

CSBP to shut Kwinana superphosphate plant as WA flock declines

A LONG-TERM term decline in market demand for single superphosphate as growers reduce sheep numbers, combined with declining terms of trade for local production, has prompted CSBP Fertilisers to ...

Posted 2025-03-31 05:40:05

ABARES cropping Farmland Price Indicator falls

ABARES Farmland Price Indicator 2024 data puts the national wheat-sheep zone figure at a record high of $8072.77/ha, while the cropping land indicator eased over the year to ...

Posted 2025-03-27 10:56:28

Modern Farmer - News

7 Time-Tested Intercropping Combos That Will Feed Your Soil

Posted 2025-04-28 10:00:34

If you’re running into low yields, bare soil, and constant pest attacks in monocropped areas, try intercropping. This tried and true method uses plant combinations to bolster growth and so much ...

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Growing Mushrooms to Improve the Soil: How it Works

Posted 2025-04-28 09:00:41

If you want to enrich or remove toxins from your soil and create the ideal growing environment for your crops, fungi may be your secret weapon. The post Growing Mushrooms to Improve the Soil: How ...

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This Dreaded Agricultural Pest is Back: How Farmers Are Fighting It

Posted 2025-04-21 10:00:11

When scientific developments led to the near eradication of the European corn borer, farmers thought they were in the clear. Recent events suggest this bug is back, and there’s a need to pivot ...

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Why You Should Plant Your Soybeans Early This Year

A recent study shows that planting soybeans a few weeks earlier than usual can benefit both the environment and the economy. Join modern farmer Briana Yablonski to learn the details about the ...

Posted 2025-04-21 09:00:38

5 Ways Agricultural Robots Are Changing Modern Farming

While human labor is still a large part of agriculture, robots are also taking to the fields. Here are a few ways that agricultural robots are changing farming now and in the years ahead. The post ...

Posted 2025-04-15 17:41:59

11 Fruit Tree Pruning Secrets That Will Increase Your Yield

Having the right tools is essential to growing lots of luscious fruit. Having the right techniques will ensure you get there. Read on to learn about 11 fruit tree pruning secrets that will ...

Posted 2025-04-15 17:12:48

Lower Your Grocery Costs With These 7 Easy-to-Grow Crops

Whether you have a small yard or a large patch of land, you can grow some of your own food. Not sure where to start? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some of the best easy-to-grow crops that ...

Posted 2025-04-07 09:00:37

Crop Diversity Benefits: Why Variety is Key to Sustainable Farming

Increasing the number of crops you grow does more than provide you with a diverse harvest to enjoy. Learn some of the key benefits of implementing increased crop diversity. The post Crop Diversity ...

Posted 2025-04-07 09:00:07

Spring Planting and Soil Compaction: 5 Management Tips

Spring soil compaction can decrease water infiltration and limit plant growth. Join Briana Yablonski to learn more about the causes of soil compaction and ways you can manage it on your land. The ...

Posted 2025-03-31 09:00:17

Vertical Farming: How to Produce More Food on Less Land

If you’re working with limited growing space and want to produce more food, you may not have to look for more acreage. Vertical farming allows producers to grow up rather than out. Join ...

Posted 2025-03-31 09:00:04

Sheep Central - Lamb Processing

JBS formalises plans for dual listing in the US and Brazil

Posted 2025-04-28 04:43:40

GLOBAL protein giant JBS is formalising its long-touted move to dual listing on the New York and Brazilian Stock Exchanges after outlining the process last week, following a board decision on ...

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South African and NZ partnership sets new shearing record

Posted 2025-04-24 02:20:45

A NEW Zealand-South African partnership has set a new world two-stand shearing record of 970 fine wool Merino lambs in nine hours in South ...

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A Kiwi shearing gun bids for world record in South Africa

Posted 2025-04-22 04:22:29

A RECORD-BREAKING New Zealand shearer and a South African who took to shearing after being ruled out of rugby by a severe injury are this week tackling what is the first world shearing record in ...

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Vietnam wool tour sparks new call for trade policy office

WOOLPRODUCERS Australia has repeated its call for funding for a wool trade policy office after a recent tour to explore and highlight industry innovation and developments in ...

Posted 2025-04-17 05:39:59

JBS delivers record net revenue of US$77b in strong 2024

GLOBAL animal protein giant JBS reported 2024 full-year results this morning, Australian time, delivering a net profit of US$1.8 billion for the year, down almost $200m on the year ...

Posted 2025-03-27 10:59:50

Miniprobes IMF lamb scanner set for South Australian processors

A NEW intramuscular fat measurement technology for sheep meat is set to be installed in some South Australia red meat processing plants this ...

Posted 2025-03-21 06:46:15

Kiwi shearers exact woolly revenge on Welsh team

A SMALL central North Island town with a population of barely 1000 and a grandstand that holds 2-300 people has been the scene of another Welsh shearing test match ...

Posted 2025-03-19 05:47:09

Australian shearers win trans-Tasman test by big margin

AUSTRALIA’S top sheep shearers have reigned supreme over New Zealand in the latest trans-Tasman test event at the Golden Shears in Masterton, New Zealand, on Saturday ...

Posted 2025-03-03 05:15:08

Lexi shears 367 Merino ewes for new world eight hour record

NEW Zealand shearer Alexia ‘Lexi’ Phillips has become the latest world record holder after an official tally of 367 Merino ewes in eight hours in a West Australian wool shed on ...

Posted 2025-02-24 05:23:45

Grain Central - News

Transformative leadership vital to food security: Professor Denning

Posted 2025-04-28 05:27:01

Transforming leadership to adapt how food is grown, managed and distributed is vital to ensure global food security, according to Professor ...

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Windsor calls on farm bodies to rethink lobbying approach as hung parliament looms

Posted 2025-04-28 04:33:07

Former independent MP and NSW grain grower Tony Windsor has called on farm industry bodies to rethink their approach to ...

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Farmers praise bipartisan support for food strategy

Posted 2025-04-28 04:20:19

The NFF has welcomed the Coalition backing a national food security strategy, cementing bipartisan support for this critical election ...

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Recruitment: Understanding key drivers in attracting quality talent to ag

Attracting top talent in the agricultural sector is not just about filling positions—it is about securing skilled individuals who will drive innovation and productivity in the ...

Posted 2025-04-28 00:07:22

Labor matches Coalition’s $2.5M farm safety commitment

A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will match a Coalition promise to invest $2.5 million into FarmSafe Australia for the next three ...

Posted 2025-04-24 04:02:45

Nobby growers take first, second in RASQ Crop Competition

Two standout soybean crops have earned Nobby-based RDS Farming both the champion and reserve champion titles in the (RASQ annual crop ...

Posted 2025-04-24 01:25:52

Nobby growers takes first, second in RASQ Crop Competition

Two standout soybean crops have earned Nobby-based RDS Farming both the champion and reserve champion titles in the (RASQ annual crop ...

Posted 2025-04-24 01:25:52

GrainGrowers calls for targeted climate change investments

In the lead up the 2025 election GrainGrowers has called for political support on climate change ...

Posted 2025-04-17 05:53:24

Recruitment: Riding the storm – tackling job insecurity in uncertain economic times

With global headlines dominated by rising inflation, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, it is no wonder many Australians are feeling uneasy about their job security. Economic ...

Posted 2025-04-17 05:34:42

Rail upgrades completed at GrainCorp’s Condobolin site

A $7.96m rail upgrade at GrainCorp’s Condobolin site will help growers in NSW’s Central West move goods to market more ...

Posted 2025-04-17 00:50:35

Grain Central - Cropping

Cotton processors need to innovate into 2040: Suttor

Posted 2025-03-31 05:44:35

ACGA president Ben Suttor said a look to 2040 pointed to the possibility of longer wait times and less gins as Australia's cotton-ginning sector looks to keep itself ...

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IPF trials back Green Urea NV for southern crops, pastures

Posted 2025-03-26 00:24:28

IPF's on-farm research across southern Australia has shown topdressing with Green Urea NV reduces ammonia volatilisation losses in winter crops and ...

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Industry gathers for Aus Cotton Shippers Post Farm-Gate Forum

Posted 2025-03-24 04:57:05

More than 100 industry representatives gathered in Toowoomba last week for the Australian Cotton Shippers Association’s inaugural Post Farm-Gate ...

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SA, Vic oat growers cautioned on dry’s impact on plantback

South-eastern Australian growers impacted by low rainfall are reminded to factor herbicide residues into their decisions around planting oats for export ...

Posted 2025-03-24 04:44:55

Biologicals, novel approaches no match for herbicides: Outlook

The emerging biologicals industry and other novel approaches to weed control are no match for herbicides as the major means of crop protection, an ABARES Outlook forum ...

Posted 2025-03-13 06:52:30

‘Exceptional’ sorghum harvest wraps up on Downs