THE Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is rolling out sophisticated new technology to detect and identify exotic plant viruses and viroids, at its
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Call for care on recalled items
IN light of recent food recalls from Food Standards Australia New Zealand relating to a small selection of spinach products, vegetable peak industry body
Madam president
MIRBOO North farmer Emma Germano has been re-elected president of the Victorian Farmers Federation. VFF acting returning officer, Brendan Tatham, said VFF members had
Australian-first electro weeding trial under way
A NON-CHEMICAL weeding device that uses electricity to kill plants will be put through its paces in Western Australia to determine its suitability for
Extreme weather challenges farmers
Zoe Askew WEATHER extremes such as heavy rainfall and extreme heat are a challenge for any farmer, but with such events tipped to become
Ragwort worries
WITH above average rainfall expected to continue into the New Year, Gippsland landholders are being urged to take advantage of every opportunity they have