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Qld cops weather woes

10 Feb 12 | QUEENSLAND farmers in the south-west of the State are now dealing with floods for the third time in two years after another week of wild weather.

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Research specific to regions

07 Feb 12 | LOCAL research for local conditions - that's the catch cry of western border region grain growers, and the Grain Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has heard and responded.

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GRDC Northern Updates coming up

06 Feb 12 | GRAIN growers and advisers are being urged to register now for the popular Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Update series.

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Western growers in search of viable rotations

02 Feb 12 | "LOCAL research for local conditions" is the catchcry of western border region grain growers and the Grain Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has heard and responded.

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Be ‘rust ready’ in season 2012

02 Feb 12 | EVERY grain grower should have a rust management plan drawn up at the beginning of the season.

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Grain Gain On-farm courses to boost grower skills

01 Feb 12 | GROWERS can enhance their business and leadership skills by participating in Grain Gain On-farm courses offered across Australia by Grain Growers Limited.

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30 Jan 12 | A 24-METRE double-disc planter bought over the internet second-hand from the US has been put to work this summer sowing sorghum and cotton on cropping paddocks throughout Southern Queensland and North West NSW.

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Fertilising mungbeans - does it pay?

27 Jan 12 | On-farm trials looking at the effect of nitrogen, zinc and phosphorus applications on the nodulation, biomass and grain yield of mungbeans suggest fertilising the crop is not economical.

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Caned by the rain - again

21 Jan 12 | PROSERPINE district contract cane harvesters David Hinschen and his brother Wayne are testament to the trials and tribulations associated with gathering in a crop that underpins much of Queensland's rural economy. |

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Thirsty crops will have to wait

20 Jan 12 | COTTON and sorghum crops running short of moisture in Central Queensland will have to wait a little longer as this week's widespread rains largely bypassed the region.

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SPRAY awards on again

19 Jan 12 | THE call is going out again to farmers and farm contractors to be part of this year's national SPRAY Awards and in the running for a $15,000 prize pack - including a study tour of Britain.

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Stay on target this spray season

18 Jan 12 | BIOSECURITY Queensland is encouraging all spray operators to be responsible in their chemical use as the summer spray season is well underway.

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CQ plant underway

17 Jan 12 | LIKE many dryland farmers on the Central Highlands, Merv Bourne is in full flight planting his summer crop.

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December rain lays solid foundations

13 Jan 12 | GOOD December rainfalls have set the foundations for above-average yields for summer crops across Queensland.

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GrainGrowers sets targets for year ahead

11 Jan 12 | GRAIN Growers Ltd says its key focus for 2012, is to aim at delivering a more profitable and efficient industry for all Australian grain producers.

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Glyphosate resistance on the rise

06 Jan 12 | WITH northern region cropping operations entering the all-important summer fallow weed control period, an urgent appeal has gone out for growers to use glyphosate wisely. James Clark, Grains |

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