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.

TurfBreed • 13th April 2022

Herbicide resistance – is your weed spraying ineffective?

There is no denying agriculture, especially turf, is facing a huge amount of pressure from herbicide resistance.

The Land • 7th April 2022

A winning recipe at Matong

A double break after two cereal crops is helping Riverina farmer Stephen Hatty get on top of problem weeds now that livestock have been taken out of the equation.

The Land • 31st March 2022

A memorable season for canola yield at Alectown

The coming season is already bringing new challenges for fifth-generation Alectown farmer Neil Westcott, who expects it to be a high-risk high-return year, given skyrocketing input prices and potential delays or shortages.

The Land • 24th March 2022

Breaking new ground with faba bean yields

Rainfall variability remains the biggest constraint for central west farmer Nathan Border, who has battled both too little and too much during the past four years.

The Land • 17th March 2022

Borowski takes gamble on soil moisture

Third-generation mixed farmer Josh Borowski is happily sowing oats into mud and hoping for a repeat of last year – minus the heavy November rain.