Tag: Crop Harvesting
Locust plagues could cost Australia billions
With spring heralding warmer weather, scientists say conditions are ripe for millions of locust eggs to hatch in parts of Australia's south-east. [MORE]
SA wine industry faces slow recovery
The specialist wine counsellor with South Australia's Rural Financial Counselling Service says restoring the supply and demand balance in the industry will not automatically mean better prices.[MORE]
Sprayers close to an agreement on locust control
Contract sprayers will have 48-hours to respond to reports of locusts on public land under an agreement likely to be finalised this week.[MORE]
Liberals to hear experts on genetically modified crops
Genetically modified crops and deep sea ports will be among the issues discussed by the South Australian Liberal Party at Port Lincoln today.[MORE]
Farmer optimism in Gippsland at 3-year high
A recent survey has found Victorian farmers are the most optimistic they have been in three years.[MORE]
Strip rust threatens Wimmera Mallee crops
Good winter rain that is boosting hope of bumper cereal crops and legumes in the Wimmera Mallee is also now causing widespread fungal disease. [MORE]
DPI website to map locust hatchings
A new website has gone online to allow Victorian farmers to report locust hatchings. [MORE]
Opposition questions $2m locust ad campaign
The Victorian Opposition has criticised the State Government's decision to spend $2 million on an advertising campaign about locusts.[MORE]
Ord stage two on track
The Regional Development Minister says stage two of the Ord River irrigation scheme is on track to be rolled out next year, as scheduled.[MORE]
Riverina farmers told to prepare for locusts
Riverina farmers are being told that soon-to-emerge locusts will cause damage whether they like it or not.[MORE]
Sugar cane mill workers set to strike
The general manager of the Mulgrave mill, south of Townsville, says industrial action at the north Queensland site should not have too much impact on this year's sugar crush.[MORE]
Water, pests, disease on citrus talks agenda
Citrus industry representatives from three states have met in Mildura to discuss ways to confront industry challenges.[MORE]
Scientists to track locust plague from sky
Scientists are developing radar and optical technology to track locust movements.[MORE]
Salty or sweet? Choc olives a new treat
An Eyre Peninsula grower in South Australia is hoping to create a new gourmet line with chocolate-coated olives.[MORE]
Mouse plague 'worse than drought'
Farmers warn an infestation of mice across three states could be more costly than a drought.[MORE]
Farmers want to cull protected birds
Tasmanian farmers say cockatoos and galahs are becoming increasingly costly pests.[MORE]
Winter crops need rain to survive
The New South Wales Primary Industries Minister Steve Whan says good rainfall is needed over the next few months to ensure winter crops survive.[MORE]
Fewer pickers getting work in Riverland
A smaller citrus crop with larger fruit this season is leaving many pickers without work in the South Australian Riverland.[MORE]
Cane crushing underway in Qld's far north
The sugar cane crushing season starts in far north Queensland today.[MORE]
Clare growers look to deal with grape glut
Grape growers in the Clare Valley in the mid-north of South Australia will meet this week to discuss oversupply problems.[MORE]
Juice boost for SA Riverland
A New Zealand beverage maker is getting $120,000 from the South Australian Government to expand production in the Riverland.[MORE]
Backpacker farm workers learn to stop pest spread
A new handbook is being launched today to educate backpackers on the risks of spreading pests while working on farms in Bundaberg.[MORE]
Cane season sparks crossing safety warning
Police are warning motorists to take care around cane train crossings, with the sugarcane harvesting season starting in north Queensland.[MORE]
Competition council rejects bio energy rail bid
The National Competition Council has all but rejected a request to allow North Queensland Bio Energy (NQBE) access to CSR's railway lines in the Herbert region of in north Queensland. [MORE]
Mice, locusts leave farmers in tough spot
Many farmers suffering from the combined damage of mice and locusts have had to re-sow their crops.[MORE]
