Farming and Environment
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Images show algae growth
SATELLITE pictures from New South Wales’ peak water authority show the current state of blue-green algal blooms in the Lower Darling River system. The images,…
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Caution called for on hot stock
AGRICULTURE Victoria staff have urged farmers to take steps to safeguard livestock as warmer weather poses risks to both animal welfare and production. Senior veterinary…
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Hot weather comes with Q fever risk
HEALTH officials are encouraging people to vaccinate against Q fever as the bacterial infection becomes more prevalent with warmer weather. Far West Local Health District…
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Be on the lookout for invasive bug
AGRICULTURE Victoria staff are urging people to remain vigilant for the invasive brown marmorated stink bug, a pest with the potential to devastate crops. Though…
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Emissions policy ‘threatens food supply’
A SENIOR figure in NSW Farmers has fired a shot across the bow of the Federal Government this election year, saying increased emissions reductions policies…
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Flows increased to the Lower Darling
NEW South Wales water authorities have increased the amount of water flowing into the Lower Darling River system. The move, announced WaterNSW on Thursday, January…
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Almond yields expected to drop
THE almond industry is expecting a slight downturn in yields in the upcoming harvest after record volumes last in 2024. Almond Board of Australia chief…
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Huge fillip for table grape growers
AUSTRALIAN table grape yields could exceed records set before the pandemic, both in volume and in quality. The peak harvest period for table grapes will…
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Merbein almond grower says signs are strong
MERBEIN almond grower Neale Bennett has been rubbing shoulders with the industry’s heavyweights in the US and has come home filled with enthusiasm for the…
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Solutions focus for citrus forum
MILDURA-based Citrus Australia have said driverless spray rigs, retrofitted autonomous tractors and self-propelled picking platforms are set to be some of the in-field attractions at…
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Tractor sales going tougher than harvest
RUNNING into an erratic harvest season – including across Northwest Victoria – the Tractor and Machinery Association has reported November has been another difficult month…
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Mallee ram sales shine in 2024
ELDERS Victoria/Riverina stud stock manager Ross Milne is upbeat about the 2025 ram selling market after Mallee studs outperformed during the 2024 spring ram sale…
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