A family owned and operated orchard in the Goulburn Valley will get funding from the Victorian state government.
Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford announced that Vigliaturo Orchards will receive
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Hybrid mega-pest threatening global food crops
The hybridisation of two of the world’s major pest species into a new and improved mega-pest threatens crops such as corn, cotton, tomato and soybean.
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Most farmers recognise need to upskill
Farmers’ business management and leadership skills will increasingly become the key determinant in running successful agricultural operations in Australia, Rabobank CEO Peter Knoblanche has cautioned the industry.
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Rabobank makes new board appointment
Rabobank Australia & New Zealand Group has announced the appointment of Jillian Segal AM to its boards.
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Kiwi agtech company secures funding for UV crop enhancement
BioLumic, creator of the world’s first crop-yield enhancement system using UV light, has announced the close of $6.34m in Series A funding.
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Automatic grape harvesting with 3D technology from ifm
With EasyPilot, the manufacturer of multi-equipment carriers and harvesters, Grégoire, has created a sensor-assisted automatic line guidance system that boasts a precision of 3 cm without needing a GPS position signal.
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Teff: from ancient grain to gluten-free food products
Working with CSIRO and FIAL, a NSW farming family is vertically integrating and turning an ancient grain into marketable food products.
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CSIRO gene silencing technology continues to benefit agriculture worldwide
RNA interference has given the world potatoes that don't go brown, animal feed that's easier to digest, safflower with high oil content and more.
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Committee appointed to review livestock exports
An expert Technical Advisory Committee has been appointed to review the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock.
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Agriculture now largest contributor to national GDP growth
Australian agriculture has emerged as the fastest growing sector and the largest contributor to national GDP growth in 2016-17, cementing its position as one of the economic powerhouses driving the nation.
Deputy
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WA hits out at Canberra after missing out on agricultural funding
The Western Australian Government has claimed more than 1,500 of the state’s workers will miss out on long-term jobs because of a lack of Federal funding for an irrigation project.
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Drone and sensor technology coming to Australian farming
Australia’s agriculture sector will benefit from the use of the latest digital technology including drones and long-range sensors as part of a new industry partnership.
Agribusiness, Ruralco, has linked
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“Perfection” now just the starting point for Australian fruit and veg
Australian fruit and vegetable growers have been warned by a visiting US horticulture expert that while the quality of their produce is “better than ever before”, the demands of the average consumer
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Farmer Power launches new fund raising campaigns
Farmer Power, has just launched two fund raising campaigns in partnership with APCO Australia to help promote and fund an educational campaign for the public and as a signal to the government to inform
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Automated food sorting machines to grow at seven per cent CAGR by 2021
Technavio market research analysts forecast the global automated food sorting machines market to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of close to seven per cent during the forecast period,
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CSIRO maps out Australia’s food future
New technologies could see us eating algae-based sources of protein, developing allergenic-free nuts and tolerable varieties of lactose and gluten, and reducing environmental impact through edible packaging.
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Clean energy target ‘critical’ for Australia’s agricultural future
Australia’s food industry is taking a hit by the ongoing energy crisis, according to the agriculture industry.
A warning has been fired that the country’s ability to deliver affordable food and fibre
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FSANZ calls for submissions on changes to maximum residue limits
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has called for submissions on a proposal to amend maximum residue limits for certain agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
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Australia sets new trade conditions following prawn ban
Australia is planning temporary trade conditions for uncooked prawns as the end of an enforced six-month suspension is anticipated.
The department of agriculture and water resources is pencilling interim
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The connection between junk food packaging and addiction
Food is important for our survival, which is why all living beings have developed an urge for high energy foods, like those high in sugar and fat. Historically, this hadn’t been an issue, as energy dense
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