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April 2024
How to monitor slug activity to minimise your risk of damage.
February 2024
Herbicide resistance can be expensive, both in terms of yield loss and the time and cost of alternative controls. So how can you identify and manage the risks on your farm?
November 2023
Collecting accurate yield data starts before harvest, so it is crucial to be prepared before the harvest rush hits.
September 2023
Riverine Plains is excited to host the inaugural Ladies Luncheon on Saturday 14 October 2023 at St Leonard’s Vineyard, Wahgunyah, in celebration of International Rural Women’s Day.
September 2023
Sally Sara (Australian journalist and TV presenter) and Shona Gawel (GrainGrowers CEO), are the keynote speakers at the Riverine Plains Ladies Luncheon, celebrating International Rural Women’s Day.
May 2023
Monitoring current weed populations and pre-emergent herbicide efficacy can help farmers identify weed control failures or escapes and plan alternative strategies.
April 2023
Mice are becoming a more persistent problem in the Riverine Plains, with monitoring, on-farm hygiene, and integrated management the keys to success.
December 2022
Tips for storing grain when it is harvested at higher than recommended moisture.
November 2022
With grain quality issues at the forefront of members’ minds, securing planting quality sowing seed will be a priority as harvest gets underway. Ensure you are only keeping high quality seed for next...
November 2022
Discussing the options for getting the canola crop off safely this year.
November 2022
Retaining stubble can have many benefits, however, there can also be drawbacks if high stubble loads interfere with sowing and establishment the following season. This article reviews the options...
October 2022
Factors to consider when making a decision to windrow or direct-head canola.
October 2022
Given the significant flood and wind damage experienced across the Riverine Plains, complex decisions may need to be made about what to do with affected crops. This blog talks about taking the time...
October 2022
The wet season and disease issues means many pulse growers may be contemplating what to do next with their crops. This blog talks about brown or green manuring of pulses, for increased fertility and...
August 2022
While the current foot and mouth disease outbreak in Indonesia has focussed attention on emerging biosecurity issues, biosecurity should really be an everyday farm management practice. This article...
June 2022
While farmers in the Riverine Plains have had a few good seasons in a row, drought is inevitable and the next dry period might only be around the corner. This article addresses how grain farmers can...
February 2021
Sykesy’s Buraja Meeting 2021 saw local farmers and advisors come along to debrief the 2020 season. The event also hosted the NSW Country Hour.
August 2020
The Riverine Plains In-Season Update was held online during August 2020, providing farmers with an opportunity to discuss likely issues this spring.