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Aug 1, 2024
STOCK JOURNAL | Paraquat changes may spell the end of no-till
Proposed regulatory changes to how farmers can use paraquat and diquat would be detrimental to many farming systems reliant on no-till...
Jul 31, 2024
ABC COUNTRY HOUR | Paraquat decision removing vital farming tool that supports moisture and soil conservation
A draft decision by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) to restrict the usage of a key chemical that...
Jul 31, 2024
THE LAND | New national agricultural biosecurity plan launched
Key grains industry groups launched the Biosecurity Plan for the Grains Industry at the Australian Grains Industry Conference in...
Jul 31, 2024
GRAIN CENTRAL | National grains biosecurity plan released at AGIC
A Plan to strengthen biosecurity protections and safeguard Australia's $32 billion grains industry was launched at the Australian Grains...
Jul 31, 2024
ABC VICTORIA COUNTRY HOUR | Grains industry takes the lead on biosecurity management
The Biosecurity Plan for the Grains Industry was launched by key industry partners at the Australian Grains Industry Conference in...
Jul 29, 2024
3CS | ASIC launches court action against wheat futures market manipulation
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched proceedings to sue a subsidiary of the Chinese subsidiary COFC...
Jul 29, 2024
FARMONLINE | Industry reacts to ministerial reshuffle after Murray Watt is moved aside
Agricultural groups have expressed positive sentiments to welcome a new Agriculture Minister in Julie Collins to the role following a...
Jul 29, 2024
THE WEEKLY TIMES | New ag minister: Murray Watt out, Julie Collins back in
A Federal Cabinet reshuffle has positioned Tasmanian MP Julie Collins as the Minister for Agriculture for the second time. Ms Collins...
Jul 28, 2024
EDAIRY NEWS | Major class action thrown out as Federal Court finds insufficient evidence to prove weedkiller causes cancer
Australia's Federal Court has dismissed a case alleging glyphosate exposure causes cancer. The class-action involved hundreds of...
Jul 26, 2024
ABC NEWSRADIO | Glyphosate link ruled out in court case
Australian grain growers reliant on glyphosate to control weeds while supplying grain to feed the world have breathed a sigh of relief,...
Jul 17, 2024
QUEENSLAND COUNTRY LIFE | Collapse of Incitec Pivot sale to foreign interests a 'positive' for farmers
A decision to stop the sale of fertiliser company Incitec Pivot (IPL) to overseas interests is good news for Australian growers,...
Jul 15, 2024
THE WEEKLY TIMES | USDA figures: Australian farmers say seasonal conditions will dictate outlook
Global demand for crops could outweigh the amount of supply available if production areas experience any events that impact yield. This...
Jul 10, 2024
4BC | Prioritising mental health in the regions
The third year of the Farmer Mates Mental Health Initiative is set to kick off, with Australian cricketing legend Brad Hogg starting...
Jul 8, 2024
ABC SA COUNTRY HOUR | Conversations and connections key in GPA's farmer mental health program
Conversations and guidance for rural communities to improve mental health outcomes will be the focus of a national program returning in...
Jul 3, 2024
ABC AM | Poor road networks cost growers and communities
Investment in Australia's regional road network is needed for community safety and to support grain growers transporting grain to port. A...
Jul 3, 2024
ABC SA COUNTRY HOUR | Industry profitability impacted by poor road network
The ability for grain producers to make a profit and remain sustainable is being impacted by the state of local roads around the country....
Jul 2, 2024
FARM ONLINE | Driving farmers into an autonomous future the focus of new partnership
An industry-led implementation of autonomous farm machinery in Australia will allow growers to control the commercial introduction and...
Jul 1, 2024
THE WEEKLY TIMES | Hopes building over tariff removal
Speculation over India possibly removing the 40 per cent tariff it has on Australian wheat imports has sparked cautious optimism in the...
Jun 30, 2024
COUNTRYMAN | Autonomous farm machinery closer to ‘commercial reality’ in Australia as peak bodies renew partnership
A partnership between leading industry bodies is facilitating the safe and effective roll-out of autonomous farm machinery in Australia....
Jun 26, 2024
THE WEEKLY TIMES | Farmers could unwittingly be using and storing chemicals
Calls to update the chemical labelling system in Australia could prevent growers accidently using out-of-date or no longer registered...
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