Farm Management
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1.2KWeapon in war on wild rabbits
A virus known as RHDV1 K5 will be trialled 2017 at 418 sites across Australia in an effort to significantly reduce wild...
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1.3KPork CRC backs autistic employment approach to improving pig welfare
Pork CRC and the South Australian government have contributed $150,000 towards a world first initiative by Autism CRC and SunPork Farms to...
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1.2KRainfall prompts cattle virus warning
While livestock producers across many areas of Queensland and NSW have enjoyed significant winter rain, extended wet spells can also bring a...
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1.1KSoggy start to spring improves pasture growth
Pasture growth continued to improve across most of the state as NSW experienced the wettest period on record from winter to early...
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1.3KProtecting NSW cherries ready for export
NSW horticulture industries can be protected with release of the latest Orchard plant protection guide for deciduous fruits in NSW, aimed to...
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1.3KDepartment app for grape growers to report pests and diseases in vineyards
The Department of Agriculture and Food has a app for grape growers to report signs of pests and diseases in their grapevines...
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1.5KFencing protects vegetation and improves herd performance
Native vegetation can provide valuable on-farm environmental outcomes, but on the flipside can also pose as a serious management challenge for livestock...
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1.8KBest practice soil management benefits Sunshine Coast macadamia farm
Soil management is the focus of a new video case study released by Growcom’s Hort360 program, the best management practice program for...
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1.4KSouthern livestock producers reminded to check paddocks for toxic weed
The Department of Agriculture and Food is reminding livestock producers to check for lesser loosestrife in their paddocks and closely monitor their...
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1.7KBee biosecurity code of practice
The secret to being a good beekeeper Australia is free of many serious honey bee pests that damage the health of European...
Farmer feedback results in much needed changes to wintering rules https://t.co/SUxsEZblcx
Rabobank survey shows continued strong growth in farm staff pay https://t.co/DORboHdfW8
International workers will help address dairy staff shortage https://t.co/Uz0hz7PFjQ