On Farm
Bellellen Organics a paradise patch
ROD Blake is a happy farmer. Sitting at his 48ha patch on the outskirts of Stawell in Victoria, he passionately talks about his certified organic vegetables and herbs.
Stick to blue gums for soil health
LOVE them or hate them, blue gum plantations have less impact on soil nutrition than most other forms of agriculture.
Cereal crops a windfall for Gippsland
GROWING more cereal crops could bring Gippsland a $75 million windfall and create 1800 jobs. JOHN PARRY explains
Rate cuts will boost rural confidence: Qld Min
QUEENSLAND primary producers and rural small business will benefit from interest rate cuts on QRAA loans of up 3.62 per cent, the state%u2019s primary industries minister says.
Value-add to water
DISPENSING water to the most valuable wine grape varieties may be the answer for growers experiencing long-term drought.
Boosting fruit-set in cool climate winegrapes
SOLUTIONS to fruit-set issues faced by winegrape growers in north-eastern Victoria, King Valley, Orange, NSW, and Canberra regions will be the focus of a seminar being conducted by NSW Department of Primary Industries next month.
Geelong Show off to flyer
FINE weather and bumper crowds helped the Royal Geelong Show 2008 get off to a flying start.
Wagga to host safflower conference
SAFFLOWER agronomy, end uses, quality, marketing and biotechnology will be some of the topics addressed at the seventh International Safflower Conference being held in Wagga Wagga next month.
Weekly Times Farm Business Awards
Run in conjunction with the RASV, The Weekly Times Farm Business Awards aim to uncover and honour the best farm businesses in south-eastern Australia.
A wheel to beat the stubble
SENSITIVE crops can be hard to establish in heavy stubble for growers using no-till cropping. Corowa farmer Arthur Willett and engineer Colin Wemyss have come up with a solution.
Profitable hay
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A NEW book has been launched for lucerne producers to increase profitability from hay.
Easing grain growers' fears
GRAIN growers who fear the effects of climate change on their bottom line can take heart.
Seven ways to beef up profit
INCREASING gross margins on farms during difficult seasons is always a challenge.
City kids do just fine
A PASSION for breeding goats has taken Robert Gee and Audrey Diffen's life in a new direction.
