Pests

According to the National Feral Pig Action Plan, feral pig populations can increase by 86 per cent in one year if no control is conducted. Credit: John Carnemolla, Shutterstock.
CROPPING

Calls for feral pig support

NSW farmers are calling for more state funding to tackle feral pig problems.

08 May 2024

The WA Government will invest $26.2m in the state's biosecurity systems, including three million to manage the impact of feral deer and pigs. Credit: DPIRD.
AGRIBUSINESS

WA biosecurity to receive $26.2m boost

The WA Government has committed $26.2m to bolstering the state's biosecurity.

02 May 2024

The GRDC and CSIRO are urging grain growers to monitor for mouse numbers. Image courtesy GRDC.
CROPPING

Call goes out to monitor mouse activity

The GRDC has voiced concerns for moderate to high mouse activity in some grain growing regions.

29 April 2024

 Recent wet weather could accelerate the spread of fire ants. Photo courtesy of Invasive Species Council.
INSIGHT

Fire ants fuelled by wild weather, Council warns

Warning on fire ants issued by Invasive Species Council

19 January 2024

 Rhett Robinson, biosecurity officer with NSW Local Land Services, lays carrots laced with RVDV1-K5. Picture courtesy NSW Local Land Services
AGRIBUSINESS

New report highlights benefits of rabbit control measures

Combined efforts help reduce rabbit impact

21 March 2022

 Growing concerns of mouse numbers in Western Australia.
AGRIBUSINESS

Online forum for mouse management to be held for WA grain growers

Have your mouse questions answered during an online event

11 August 2021

 Agriculture Victoria is seeking input to a survey on farm pests and weeds.
CROPPING

Weed and pest management needs your help

State wide survey to help combat invasive species

29 May 2020

 Feral cats have been declared a pest in WA.. Image courtesy PestSmart.
AGRIBUSINESS

Feral felines declared a pest

Cat control improved in WA

17 June 2019

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

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

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Research Report: Grain Storage (August 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at the benefits and challenges associated with ground level storage with a focus on growers who have done it successfully.

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Research Report: Grouper Bins (July 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at a range of Australian-made grouper bins which can make a big difference when it comes to input logistics on the farm.

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Research Report: Carbon Calculators (June 2024)

Farming Ahead's June Research Report compares two carbon calculators which can be used by grain growers.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tractors (May 2024)

Kondinin Group has rounded up some real broadacre muscle in this Research Report - looking at 447kW (600hp)-plus tractors.