Cropping

NW Qld crops flourish as Maxwelton project gathers pace

The season is looking promising for NW Qld with chickpea planting nearly complete and sorghum crops approaching harvest…Read More

Emma Alsop, May 28, 2025

Triple fungicide resistance detected in YP barley

YP barley growers should review their disease-management practices after samples of NFNB collected from local paddocks showed resistance to three widely used fungicide groups…Read More

Grain Central, May 19, 2025

Record Ord cotton crop progresses in hot conditions

WA’s Ord Valley has planted a record cotton crop of about 9400ha this season ahead of the scheduled opening of the region’s Kununurra gin by mid-year…Read More

Emma Alsop, May 12, 2025

New analysis uncovers genetic key to larger peanut yields

Australian and Chinese researchers have identified crucial structural variations that determine seed size and weight in peanuts…Read More

Grain Central, May 1, 2025

CSU study finds organic fertilisers can offer cost-effective alternative

Research by Charles Sturt University agribusiness academic shows fertiliser alternatives for growers that will contribute to sustainability and profitability…Read More

Grain Central, April 23, 2025

Murdoch University-led project delves into water repellent soils

Murdoch University will lead a new research project investigating strategies to manage soil water repellence and reduce its impact on grain production…Read More

Grain Central, April 16, 2025

Victrato gets tick from crown rot experts, but no ‘magic bullet’

A GRDC webinar yesterday heard two crown rot experts welcome Victrato to the inoculum-management toolbox, but they warned it should not be seen as a “magic bullet”…Read More

Liz Wells, April 2, 2025

Cotton processors need to innovate into 2040: Suttor

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 competitive. ..Read More

Emma Alsop, March 31, 2025

IPF trials back Green Urea NV for southern crops, pastures

IPF’s on-farm research across southern Australia has shown topdressing with Green Urea NV reduces ammonia volatilisation losses in winter crops and pastures…Read More

Grain Central, March 26, 2025

Industry gathers for Aus Cotton Shippers Post Farm-Gate Forum

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

Emma Alsop, March 24, 2025

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 hay…Read More

Liz Wells, March 24, 2025

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 heard…Read More

Emma Alsop, March 13, 2025

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