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Soils, carbon sequestration on agenda at Goondiwindi Grains Update

08 Feb 12 | THE latest in evidence-based scientific data on cropping soils, carbon sequestration and farming systems will be presented at the upcoming Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Update being held in Goondiwindi.

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Food security on the agenda at Dubbo Grains Update

07 Feb 12 | THE latest on global food security and the implications for the Australian grains industry will be presented to advisers and growers at the upcoming Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Update in Dubbo. |

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GRDC Northern Updates coming up

06 Feb 12 | GRAIN growers and advisers are being urged to register now for the popular Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Update series.

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Be ‘rust ready’ in season 2012

01 Feb 12 | EVERY grain grower should have a rust management plan drawn up at the beginning of the season.

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Grain Gain On-farm courses to boost grower skills

31 Jan 12 | GROWERS can enhance their business and leadership skills by participating in Grain Gain On-farm courses offered across Australia by Grain Growers Limited.

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Summer forage cuts risk

28 Jan 12 | SUMMER cropping is an integral part of farming operations for Upper North South Australian farmer Ray Beyers.

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Farming at the frontier

25 Jan 12 | HARVEST might have been a frustratingly damp and drawn out affair on the Hassall family’s 3000-hectare cropping enterprise this summer, but after another 50 millimetres of rain in recent weeks crop prospects look good for 2012.

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Soybeans’ super start

23 Jan 12 | WIDESPREAD soaking rain across the North Coast this week has been a huge boost for the region’s very promising soybean crop, while seasonal conditions continue to be favourable for the Riverina’s significantly increased plant, paving the way for NSW production to be more than double last season’s. |

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Mallee Sustainable Farming Agronomy Expo, 'Seeding for Success'

22 Jan 12 | ATTENTION all Young Farmers – an opportunity not to be missed to meet with other young farmers, examine key factors in growing a successful crop and an opportunity to win a scholarship to Grain Growers’ Ltd Innovation Generation Conference.

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Wheat harvest setback

22 Jan 12 | EUSTON, NSW, cropper Pat Healy (pictured with brother Ray) says despite having had crops washed out during the 2010 floods, he will still make less money from this year’s wheat harvest.

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SPRAY awards on again

19 Jan 12 | THE call is going out again to farmers and farm contractors to be part of this year's national SPRAY Awards and in the running for a $15,000 prize pack - including a study tour of Britain.

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Time to look at rust resistance for 2012

18 Jan 12 | NOW is the prime time for grain growers to consider which wheat varieties to retain in their cropping program.

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Variety trials results online

17 Jan 12 | THE latest results from the National Variety Trials (NVT) are now being released to assist southern region grain growers and their advisers in preparing for this year’s sowing programs.

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Retaining stubble is key to healthier soils

16 Jan 12 | IN THE past 10 years, YLAD Living Soils has successfully supplied the Stubble Converter program to farmers for decomposing stubble residues, says YLAD managing director Rhonda Daly, "Milgadara", Young. |

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Grader turns oats to profit

14 Jan 12 | JUST about every farmer grows a paddock of oats for grazing and home grain consumption each year, but Dunedoo farmer and seed grader Warren Hogden turns his annual crop into good income.

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Crop residues: asset or liability?

11 Jan 12 | AS BETTER crop production practices boost yields in Australia's high rainfall zones (HRZ), stubble management has emerged as a double-edged sword for the region's growers, according to the Grains Research and Development Corporation. |

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GrainGrowers sets targets for year ahead

10 Jan 12 | GRAIN Growers Ltd says its key focus for 2012, is to aim at delivering a more profitable and efficient industry for all Australian grain producers.

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Buying time for windmill grass solutions

09 Jan 12 | SUMMER trials being run by the Grain Orana Alliance (GOA) in central west NSW will buy time in the battle against windmill grass until longer term solutions can be found.

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Tracking a better harvest

07 Jan 12 | IN A variable climate dryland farming is all about making the most of rainfall and the key to this is keeping the soil soft. Using tracked equipment and direct drill practices has helped Gunnedah farmer Allan Riordan, "Durantee", do just that.

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GRDC seeks Regional Cropping Solutions Committee members

05 Jan 12 | GRAINS industry personnel are being encouraged to nominate for appointment to the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) recently established Southern Region Cropping Solutions Committees.

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