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National, 01 Nov 2024
Healthy-looking crops point to a promising harvest
Growers across Australia report on how the season is shaping up in this fourth instalment for 2024. For most, the season is looking good with healthy crops pointing to what could be a healthy harvest.
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National, 20 Aug 2024
Farming for resilience draws a roadmap for decision-making
How the shadow of drought influences these northern growers can be seen in decisions from alternative enterprises to crop and machinery choices
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National, 03 Jul 2024
Sporadic rain starts this winter season
Each year, GroundCover™ follows a group of growers from across Australia as they work through the cropping season and the challenges and opportunities it raises. In this third instalment for 2024, South Australia’s Lachie Seears sums it up for most, reporting his lowest herbicide bill on record due to the dry start. That said, others have had good starts, with New South Wales’s Andrew Freeth preparing for a wetter-than-average season
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National, 26 Jun 2024
Friendly competition leads to learning and progress
The Duri Agricultural Bureau is one of the longest-running agricultural bureaus still operating. Being ‘in it to win it’ fosters community spirit and farming excellence.
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National, 14 Jun 2024
Barley proves to be a cereal contender
Better frost tolerance combined with new malt market options is reaffirming Peter and Kylie Bach’s decision to choose barley as their winter cereal.
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National, 31 May 2024
Location, location, location
Smaller blocks on sought-after locations close to Tamworth have ripple effects on enterprise decisions and practices.
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National, 23 May 2024
Intense preparations for mixed crop strategies
Each year, GroundCover™ follows a group of growers from across Australia as they manage the cropping season. In this second instalment for 2024, they report on how the season is shaping up so far.
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National, 15 Apr 2024
Weed control a key focus as new season gets underway
Each year, GroundCover™ follows a group of growers from across Australia as they manage the cropping season. In this first instalment for 2024, staff writers introduce this year’s participants.
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National, 19 Jan 2024
Season-ending rain complicates harvest across the country
Each year, GroundCover™ follows a group of growers from across Australia as they manage the cropping season. In this final instalment for season 2023, they tell staff writers how the season drew to a conclusion.
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National, 06 Nov 2023
Eyes on the sky as drier season affects expectations
Growers from across Australia are reporting drier conditions in season 2023 than the two previous years. As they manage the cropping season, they are managing the return of El Niño conditions, after two very favourable years of La Nina.