One of the ‘founding fathers’ of no-till farming, Jeff Esdaile, continues to be a passionate advocate of the low disturbance, stubble retention farming system that has revolutionised Australian crop production…Read More
The search for Australia’s next wave of Nuffield Scholars continues with up to 25 exciting scholarships available to primary producers passionate about the future of agriculture…Read More
Grain Central, June 11, 2019
An ex-Cattle Council of Australia vice president, a former Queensland Merino Stud Master of the year, the founding president of the Australian Campdraft Association and a prominent WA farm management consultant are among the agricultural sector identities to have been recognised in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours List announced today…Read More
James Nason, June 10, 2019
Who is on the move in the Australian grains and cropping industry? Ray Harrington inducted to hall of fame; New Heritage Seeds MD; AGT appoints lupin breeder; Biomar aquafeed plant appointment; Baking apprentice of the year + more…Read More
Grain Central, May 24, 2019
The Queensland Agricultural Merchants (QAM) Association meeting yesterday not only heard from guest speaker Australian Lot Feeders Association president Bryce Camm, but also gave a fitting sendoff to now-retired Dalby grain identity, Terry Deacon…Read More
Henry and Liz Wells, May 17, 2019
Who is on the move in the Australian grains and cropping industry? New NSW ag minister; Cotton stalwart retires; CBH new deputy; Key role at Incitec Pivot Fertilisers; Cargill appointments; Lachstock appoints central adviser; GPA appointment + more…Read More
Grain Central, April 12, 2019
Nuffield Australia’s agricultural research scholarships are once again open to the next generation of farmers looking to unearth innovative practices and cultivate the global networks they need to drive change in their businesses…Read More
Grain Central, April 1, 2019
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and fervent farming industry advocate, Tim Fischer, is to step down as chair of the international crop conservation organisation, the Crop Trust…Read More
Grain Central, March 20, 2019
Who is on the move in the Australian grains and cropping industry? Victorian grain chief; New vision for WAFarmers; Callachor steps down from Namoi; New Incitec head; New Heritage Seeds manager; FastStart cotton winners; New northern crop research leader; Jan Cathcart rice scholarship + more…Read More
Neil Lyon, March 15, 2019
Summer grains specialist, Loretta Serafin, has become this year’s northern GRDC Seed of Light winner, receiving the award in front of her peers at the GRDC Update in Goondiwindi…Read More
Neil Lyon, March 6, 2019
More than 170 agronomists, growers and industry stakeholders from across Central Western New South Wales turned up to hear the research data and expert advice at the annual Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Update in Dubbo…Read More
Grain Central, March 4, 2019
Agriculture Victoria senior researcher, Jason Brand, and Riverine Plains research co-ordinator and independent soil science consultant, Cassandra Schefe, were award winners at the Bendigo GRDC Update where delegates caught up with the latest agronomic news…Read More
Grain Central, March 1, 2019