Epidemic, incursion, outbreak: call it what you like, you should take note of what’s happening in Australia in response to COVID-19, because a crop or livestock pest or disease outbreak would play out quite similarly. (more…)
Tag: crops
Reliant wheat pulls through tough season at Brigalow
For brothers Greg and Terry Dalgliesh and their wives Sue and Simone, 2019 was one of the toughest years on record at their Brigalow farm ‘Galtymore’. (more…)
Break the pest cycle before sowing
With challenging and dry conditions prevailing in 2019, Grains Biosecurity Officer Jim Moran recommends staying one step ahead of pests by using farm biosecurity practices before and during sowing. (more…)
Data shows Goondiwindi climate is changing
While there has been heated debate in agricultural and political circles about whether climate change is real, data being presented at the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) Grains Research Updates in Goondiwindi shows the average temperature for the region has increased since 1950, while annual rainfall totals have dropped. (more…)
Growing farm profitability through GRDC Updates
With new challenges to farm productivity and profitability testing the Queensland industry each year, growers are being urged to keep abreast of the latest research and development insights by participating in the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) 2019 Grains Research Updates. (more…)
Spray weeds early to save moisture and money
Early and effective control of summer weeds will be high on the to-do list for growers in Queensland and New South Wales with the start of the summer storm season. (more…)