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Farmers in Southern WA Face Continued Challenges Following Arid July Conditions
Recent reports indicate that southern Western Australia has experienced its driest July on record, raising concerns among farmers about potential crop losses if the lack of rainfall persists. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has forecasted that these dry conditions are likely to continue for the next two months. Farmers are now hoping for some late…
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The Top End prepares for its first potato harvest in decades.
A potato farming enterprise from South Australia is gearing up to harvest the Northern Territory’s inaugural crop of commercially cultivated potatoes in several decades. Zerella Holdings, a major player in the Australian potato supply industry, has encountered challenges from feral pigs as it ventures into the Top End for the first time. The company has…
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South African Farmers Rejoice as Unprecedented Rainfall Transforms Agricultural Prospects
Recent record-breaking rainfall has significantly improved the prospects for several farmers in South Australia, particularly in areas recovering from prolonged drought conditions. The increased precipitation has replenished subsoil moisture levels and enhanced crop forecasts, but predictions suggest a mixed season ahead. One year ago, Megan Lister’s farm located east of Wudinna was devoid of any…
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Unpacking the Factors Behind Australia’s Lentil Surge
According to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), Australia is anticipated to achieve a historic lentil harvest of 2.2 million tonnes this season. However, lentil prices are experiencing a decline as a significant portion of last year’s crop remains unsold. In South Australia, lentils have emerged as the third most…
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Agricultural Earnings Expected to Plummet by 70% Amid Drought and Rising Expenses
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has projected a significant decline of 21 percent in winter crop yields across Australia, as outlined in its most recent report. This downturn is expected to result in a considerable decrease in farm profitability, largely due to soaring costs of fuel and fertilizer. Despite…
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Heritage winegrape variety offers renewed optimism for farmers facing drought challenges.
An Australian researcher has successfully introduced the Xynisteri grape variety, a traditional white wine grape from Cyprus, to Australia for the first time. This grape has proven to be highly beneficial for growers, significantly reducing water usage by 75% and demonstrating resilience during heatwaves exceeding 45 degrees Celsius. In the Barossa Valley, producers are nearing…
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Australian Agricultural Innovator Making a Splash in Kenya
Stuart Barden’s journey from a farm in regional New South Wales to living in Kenya might have seemed improbable. However, for the past 15 years, he has called AusQuest Farm, located approximately 50 kilometers south of Nairobi, his home. Adjacent to a private nature reserve, the farm is surrounded by a variety of wildlife, including…