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CROPPING

Grain states on alert for Russian wheat aphid

THE EXOTIC pest Russian wheat aphid was detected in Australia for the first time last week, prompting

06 June 2016

CROPPING

Removing subsoil constraints pays off with improved canola yield

Overcoming subsoil constraints is a sure-fire way of increasing yields in the medium to long term but

06 June 2016

CROPPING

Managing root lesion nematodes in the west in 2016

ROOT Lesion Nematode (RLN) numbers were unprecedented in parts of the Western Australian grainbelt last

01 June 2016

CROPPING

Examining the benefits of claying

THE BENEFITS of applying clay to paddocks to boost soil quality and subsequent yields are being evaluated

30 May 2016

CROPPING

Weed app protects profitability of WA's agriculture sector

GRAIN growers, producers and residents in Western Australia now have a better chance of identifying,

23 May 2016

MACHINERY GENERAL

Precision seeding technology shows promise

WESTERN Australian trials have demonstrated that the use of precision seeding technology could substantially

20 May 2016

CROPPING

Online tool to improve crop potential

A NEW online soil water tool has been added to the WA Department of Agriculture and Food's suite of weather

18 May 2016

ARCHIVE

UAVs could help growers manage nutrients and insects

IMAGERY obtained from cameras mounted on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) could help growers and consultants

13 May 2016

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

PARTNER CONTENT

Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

PARTNER CONTENT

Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

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Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

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Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

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Research Report: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.