The Land • 28th July 2022

Weed management counts

When you’re farming in an area where rainfall is the most limiting factor for crops, stubble retention and diligent weed management are essential for making every drop count, according to Central West mixed farmer Charlie French.

Queensland Country Life • 25th July 2022

'Highly irregular' climatic event triggers record CQ cotton yields

Record cotton yields in central Queensland have been attributed to a lucky combination of perfect growing conditions and unorthodox crop management.

The Land • 21st July 2022

Back to cotton after 20 years

After a long, drawn out summer cropping season, the end is finally in sight for Nombi farmer Ross Durham who has harvested his first cotton crop in more than 20 years.

The Land • 14th July 2022

Rain rattles winter crop plan

Central west farmer Brent Morton faces a complex decision in the next fortnight: whether to continue sowing winter crops or conserve soil moisture for his first summer crop of mung beans.

The Land • 7th July 2022

Buying the farm at Delungra

Buying a new farm can be challenging at the best of times, so Northern Tablelands mixed farmer Martin Murray counts himself very lucky.

The Land • 30th June 2022

Preparation a key ingredient to success

Preparation will be key to a successful cropping season for Riverina mixed farmer Ian Pursehouse.

The Land • 23rd June 2022

Hemp an option for diversity

Solid growth in demand for food-grade industrial hemp seed is encouraging producers to diversify into different geographic regions across Australia.

The Land • 17th June 2022

Mungbean growers seize on results of NSW/Qld swathing trial

Mungbean growers have seized on research that's shown mechanical desiccation, such as swathing or windrowing, can be an effective alternative to chemical sprays.

Queensland Country Life • 16th June 2022

Cotton growers excited by pest and disease detection units

An advanced mobile automated sampling unit under development could revolutionise the detection and management of pests and diseases in a range of crops.

The Farmer Magazine • 9th June 2022

Rosy future for red meat

Beef and lamb producers are rejoicing as favourable seasonal conditions and high prices deliver a much-needed boost to both their confidence and their bank balances.

The Land • 30th May 2022

Just enough rain to sow at Euston

While there hasn't been much to smile about for the past five years, Euston mixed farmer, Luke Follett, has a new spring in his step this week.

The Land • 23rd May 2022

A great season for irrigation

Cotton might require a lot more effort and expense to grow, but the gross margins make it worth every penny, according to Riverina farmer Charlie Black.

Queensland Country Life • 20th May 2022

Summer chickpea crops could become a reality

Research underway across the northern NSW and southern Queensland grain belt could result in a new option for summer cropping: chickpeas.

The Land • 19th May 2022

Riverina rice harvest halted

Last week’s rain forced a stop to the rice harvest with just 15 hectares to go. It’s mildly annoying for Riverina grower Scott Williams, but fortunately he doesn’t have to rush off and plant winter crops.

The Land • 18th May 2022

Weather stations to reduce spray drift incidents

The first weather stations are coming online as part of a $5.5 million partnership designed to reduce the incidence of damaging spray drift, which costs agriculture millions of dollars each year.

The Land • 12th May 2022

Sticking to what works well

The expression ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ could apply to Justin Everitt’s farming operation at Howlong.

The Land • 12th May 2022

Unique crop earns its place

After almost a decade of growing the ancient seed crop linseed – even though the market is small and it’s “a mongrel to harvest” – Brad Jackson said it had earned its place in the cropping rotation.

The Land • 27th April 2022

A soil health focus at Marrar

After several years of comparing a range of wheat varieties to Beckom, central Riverina farmer Daniel Fox is satisfied it's a winner.

The Land • 21st April 2022

Converting rain to an opportunity

When the cotton crop has drowned and it’s too late to plant sorghum, but you don’t want to let a full soil moisture profile go to waste, what do you do?

The Land • 14th April 2022

Dream run for Elder's safflower rotation punt

Despite a dream run with his first safflower crop, fourth-generation cotton grower Jon Elder isn't planning to make it a regular part of the rotation.