Tag: farming
Crop disease warning
CANOLA growers are being encouraged to assess the extent of blackleg disease in crops to reduce the risk of disease next year and beyond.
To...
Whack a weed the smart way with new app
GARDENERS and farmers can now whack a weed with certainty thanks to a new smart phone app with the most up-to-date information on identifying and controlling declared weeds.[...]
Tech lag researched
PRECISION agriculture (PA) and variable rate technology (VRT) have long been used by the cropping industry to enhance productivity, while the livestock sector has...
State Government accused of rushing changes to Mining Act
AUSTRALIAN Conservatives MLC Robert Brokenshire has called on parliament to halt a bill aimed at changing the Mining Act which he claims the government is trying to rush through parliament[...]
First-hand look at dairy safety
THE state's Dairysafe board and management recently held a meeting in the South East and toured the region's large-scale dairy operations.
Chief executive officer Brian...
‘Bad clover’ awareness day
A FIELD day aimed at improving awareness, identification and management of oestrogenic 'bad' clover will be held at Conmurra this month.
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Livestock opportunities identified
PRECISION agriculture (PA) and variable rate technology (VRT) have long been used by the cropping industry to enhance productivity, while the livestock sector has...
Reputation beefed up
IT HAS only been in operation for three years, but Blue Lake Station at Kongorong is already building a reputation for supplying premium beef...
Students to compete in cattle show
HIGH school students from across the region will pull on their gumboots later this month as they take part in the led steer competition...
Local agronomist learns from America’s best
MORE communication and region-specific research are just some of the areas to improve in the agriculture industry throughout the South East, according to local...
Farmer support pledge
THE State Liberals have pledged to help farmers involved in land access disputes with resource companies by funding the Small Business Commissioner to facilitate the resolution of complaints.[...]
Farmers find silver lining in rain clouds
THE multi-million dollar livestock sector is facing a bumper growing season in the wake of the drenching rains that have pummelled the region over...
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Free home internet access for students
STUDENTS without access to internet may be eligible for a free NBN set up in their home.
The School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) has...
