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Story Added Wed, 15th of May 2013
Massey Ferguson has introduced three new mid-horsepower tractors, including ROPS and cabin models, to its range.
The 4600 series tractors have engines of 80-100hp and feature a two-range power ...
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Story Added Wed, 15th of May 2013
GENETIC modification (GM) top guns from both sides of the fence will debate the fiery topic at the 2013 AUSVEG national convention, trade show and awards.
AUSVEG public affairs manager William ...
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Story Added Wed, 15th of May 2013
There are three types of fleabane and this unholy trinity has the country covered from side to side and top to bottom. As the problem worsens researchers are looking for ways to mix and match ...
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Story Added Wed, 15th of May 2013
QUEENSLAND Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says the Indonesian government is considering a possible small increase in the live cattle import quota.
McVeigh, who is in Indonesia with Northern ...
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Story Added Wed, 15th of May 2013
THE general consensus among the agricultural sector is that the federal budget delivered little to Australia’s farmers.
While agriculture was spared from major cuts, the few changes there were ...
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Story Added Wed, 15th of May 2013
MORE than 1000 farmers have taken part in an annual Australian dairy survey – and the results are not great.
They show confidence levels are low across the industry.
The 2013 national dairy ...
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Story Added Wed, 15th of May 2013
CITY-dwelling Australians have been found to have compassion for their rural and regional counterparts.
Newspoll research and the Rural Pulse have revealed metropolitan Australians appreciate the ...
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Story Added Tue, 14th of May 2013
DRY seeding is increasing in popularity in no-till farming systems as it maximises water use and offers a yield advantage when sowing early.
The findings come from research from Western Australian ...
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Story Added Tue, 14th of May 2013
THE federal budget will be released later today and the National Farmers’ Federation has urged the government to continue investing in the future of Australia’s food and fibre ...
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Story Added Tue, 14th of May 2013
HYBRID canola is a potential profitable break crop option for Western Australia’s low rainfall zone.
New research shows growers in these areas can make savings by delaying decisions about ...
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Story Added Tue, 14th of May 2013
RESEARCHERS have warned horse owners that the new Hendra virus vaccine may not provide protection for 12 months as previously thought.
Biosecurity Queensland chief biosecurity officer Dr Jim ...
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Story Added Tue, 14th of May 2013
AN IPHONE accessory and application could revolutionise health care as it allows people to scan suspicious skin spots or moles.
It may have extremely high benefits for those who live in rural and ...
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Story Added Tue, 14th of May 2013
A TOOL for assessing the extent of weed seed challenges is being brought to Queensland and New South Wales.
The weed seed wizard was developed in Western Australia and is being brought to the ...
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Story Added Tue, 14th of May 2013
NORTH Australian Pastoral Company has confirmed rumours that two major shareholders are considering selling their combined 90% stake in the beef producer.
Established in 1877, NAPCo is one of ...
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Story Added Mon, 13th of May 2013
AN AGRONOMIST hotline has been opened for vegetable growers to provide technical information and address gaps in knowledge across the industry.
AUSVEG spokesperson Andrew White said the hotline ...