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Push for council rate subsidies for farmers facing drought hardship

GRAIN Producers SA is calling on state and federal governments to support subsidies for council rates in drought-affected areas. Chief executive Brad Perry said relief from fixed overheads such as council rates and the Landscapes SA levy would...

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6 hours ago

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New funding model, agreements deliver $3M-plus for grain research projects

CROP protection, carbon sequestration and nutrition management projects are among the beneficiaries of $3.12 million in new research funding from the South Australian Grain Industry Trust and its partners. In its first year under a new funding...

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11 Jun 2025

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New scholarship for ag innovators

YOUNG innovators in agriculture have a new opportunity to grow their impact, with applications now open for the AgriEmpower Scholarship. The National Farmers’ Federation and Woolworths have launched the program to support the next generation of...

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03 Jun 2025

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Incitec Pivot expands distribution centre

INCITEC Pivot Fertilisers has unveiled a new storage shed at its Primary Distribution Centre in Port Lincoln. The upgrade has increased on-site storage capacity by 30 per cent. IPF president Scott Bowman said the upgrade would play a key role in...

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03 Jun 2025

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Research projects target mouse activity new normal

TWO major research projects worth $11 million have been launched to reduce the impact of mice on Australian grain crops, amid growing concerns that modern farming practices may be fuelling the problem. The Grains Research and Development Corporation...

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03 Jun 2025

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Spray drift workshop at Minlaton

GRAIN Producers SA is hosting a free spray drift workshop in Minlaton this Thursday, May 29, as part of a statewide program aimed at improving chemical stewardship and spray application practices. Supported by Primary Industries and Regions SA, the...

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27 May 2025