Cropping Rice futures studied Spurred on by conversations with his peers at planting time, third generation central NSW rice grower Drew Braithwaite had long been searching for more innovative ways to market and trade his produce. Country News 13 Nov 2018 13 Nov 2018
Cropping Small harvest ahead The Southern Riverina will be similar to most of Australia and have a small 2018-19 winter crop. Country News 12 Nov 2018 12 Nov 2018
Cropping New wheat is released A new dual-purpose, high yielding APH wheat is the first variety to be launched out of plant breeding company AGT’s recently established winter breeding program based at Wagga Wagga in NSW. Country News 05 Nov 2018 05 Nov 2018
Cropping New wheat is released A new dual-purpose, high yielding APH wheat is the first variety to be launched out of plant breeding company AGT’s recently established winter breeding program based at Wagga Wagga in NSW. Country News 05 Nov 2018 05 Nov 2018
Cropping Smallest crop in decade A combination of extreme dry weather and damaging frost will deliver Australia its smallest winter crop in 10 years, according to Rabobank in its recently-released Winter Crop Production Outlook. Country News 01 Nov 2018 01 Nov 2018
Cropping Cooma maize crop wins yield prize A maize crop grown by Ian and Mary Hamono has taken out the irrigated section of the 2018 National Maize Competition. Country News 01 Nov 2018 01 Nov 2018
Cropping A non-rainy day fund A $5billion fund to guard Australian farmers against future droughts will be at the heart of the Federal Government’s plan to tackle barren conditions over the next decade. Country News 30 Oct 2018 30 Oct 2018
Cropping New equipment targets weed seeds Key developments are set to bolster harvester-integrated weed seed destructor technology, ensuring growers are even better prepared for the 2018 harvest and beyond. Country News 29 Oct 2018 29 Oct 2018
Cropping Code nod for wheat Wheat exporters continue to benefit from the Wheat Port Code, according to industry feedback released in a review, conducted by the Federal Government. Country News 29 Oct 2018 29 Oct 2018
Cropping ABARES looks at big picture Profitability is more important than gross value, according to Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences executive director Steve Hatfield-Dodds. Rodney Woods 25 Oct 2018 25 Oct 2018
Cropping Crops cut for hay in dry season Youanmite cropping farmer Tony Clurey has been forced to cut his canola and wheat early for hay as the dry conditions put pressure on northern Victorian farmers. Rodney Woods 25 Oct 2018 25 Oct 2018
Cropping New harvester Driven by the market demand for more power, more efficiency and more productivity in self-propelled forage harvesters with a transport width of less than 3m, John Deere is introducing an additional model to its 8000 Series line-up for 2019. Country News 24 Oct 2018 24 Oct 2018
Cropping Guide explains spray changes Grain growers and spray operators can now access a practical guide explaining how to maintain efficacy when using coarser spray qualities in line with new restrictions to the use of 2,4-D. Country News 23 Oct 2018 23 Oct 2018
Cropping Get the cropping facts The Grains Research and Development Corporation is assisting growers with their farm business decision-making through the release of new national resources. Country News 23 Oct 2018 23 Oct 2018
Cropping Crop centre opens A new world-leading crop research centre in South Australia will boost prosperity for farmers, according to Australian Grain Technologies. Country News 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
Cropping All clear for heavy loads VicRoads is supporting farmers during the harvest season by allowing larger loads on approved heavy vehicles under the Grain Harvest Management Scheme Country News 14 Oct 2018 14 Oct 2018
Cropping Record keeping is vital Grain growers who this year cut moisture-stressed and frost-affected crops for hay and silage are advised to record their crop management strategies and the outcomes for benchmarking purposes. Country News 09 Oct 2018 09 Oct 2018
Cropping Tackling tough times Grain growers and advisers dealing with tough seasonal conditions in southern NSW can tune in for timely advice to guide crop management decisions, thanks to a four-part specialist podcast series developed by the Grains Research and Development Corporation and NSW DPI. Country News 09 Oct 2018 09 Oct 2018
Cropping Growers discuss weather worries Dry condition were a key topic of conversation at the Riverine Plains open day, with growers concerned about the creeping drought. Alana Christensen 05 Oct 2018 05 Oct 2018
News Mooroopna man involved in double fatality A 37-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy have died after a truck collided with their vehicle on the Murray Valley Highway in Brimin on Friday night at about 9.30pm. The truck driver has been identified as a 31-year-old Mooroopna resident and has... Shepparton News 04 Nov 2018 04 Nov 2018
News Shepparton’s Sharp family recovering from crash at school crossing The lives of the Sharp family were turned upside-down recently while on a routine trip home from school. Tara Whitsed 23 Oct 2018 23 Oct 2018
Riverine Herald Echuca hospital deeply saddened by Daniel Christidis’ death ECHUCA Regional Health staff have been left shocked and saddened by the death of former surgical registrar Daniel Christidis in a shark attack on Monday. Mr Christidis, 33, died in North Queensland after he was attacked while paddleboarding in the... Charmayne Allison 10 Nov 2018 10 Nov 2018
Riverine Herald MOAMA MURDERS: POYNTON SENTENCED TO 24 YEARS JOELENE Joyce saw her partner gunned down on a dark and lonely NSW country road before desperately running for her life, even after she had been seriously wounded by the assailant. Daniel Poynton continued to chase the terrified woman in the... AAP Newswire 09 Nov 2018 09 Nov 2018
