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Global disruptions continue to provide price support for grain markets
Global disruptions continue to provide price support for grain markets
In August the Bloomberg Agriculture Spot Index climbed to its highest level since mid-2023, having...
How biofuels can support fuel security and provide market opportunities for farmers
How biofuels can support fuel security and provide market opportunities for farmers
Recent diesel supply shortages around the world raise the question of whether Australia’s competitors in...
Using Nitrogen to Boost Pasture Growth: When, Why and How?
Using Nitrogen to Boost Pasture Growth: When, Why and How?
Nitrogen fertiliser can be a powerful tool for boosting pasture growth, particularly during periods of...
Women on Farms 101 plant session
Women on Farms 101 plant session
Southern Farming Systems recently welcomed local women in agriculture to Rokewood for a hands-on Women...
Funding opportunities for rural community halls across Australia
Funding opportunities for rural community halls across Australia
Rural community organisations across Australia are invited to apply for funding to upgrade their local...
We are hiring! Graduate Research & Extension Officer
We are hiring! Graduate Research & Extension Officer
Southern Farming Systems (SFS) is a leading agricultural research and extension organisation working across the...
Low disease pressure in faba beans doesn’t mean lowering your guard
Low disease pressure in faba beans doesn’t mean lowering your guard
Disease pressure in faba bean crops across south-west Victoria has remained relatively low so far...
Could Russian and Ukrainian grain exports seriously slow due to attacks in port areas?
Could Russian and Ukrainian grain exports seriously slow due to attacks in port areas?
The recent escalation of Ukrainian drone attacks on shipping in Russia's Sea of Azov has...
Warmer weather driving rapid grazing recovery
Warmer weather driving rapid grazing recovery
The Southern Farming Systems Variety x Management (VxM) trials are well underway in 2026. This...
Perfect Pairings from the Rokewood winter walk
Perfect Pairings from the Rokewood winter walk
Early sowing, smart species pairings and pasture persistence were key themes at the recent Rokewood...
Farm inputs snapshot: Hormuz relief eases risk premium, but affordability remains the ceiling
Farm inputs snapshot: Hormuz relief eases risk premium, but affordability remains the ceiling
Recent weeks have seen fertiliser markets move from the shock caused by tensions around the...
Lucerne Flea in Pastures: Identification, Impact, and Management
Lucerne Flea in Pastures: Identification, Impact, and Management
Lucerne flea is a common pasture pest that affects lucerne and a range of other...
Women on Farms Program Returns to Build Skills, Confidence and Connections
Women on Farms Program Returns to Build Skills, Confidence and Connections
Southern Farming Systems (SFS) is excited to relaunch its popular Women on Farms program in 2026, continuing...
Cereals for Grazing – Variety x Management trials underway
Cereals for Grazing – Variety x Management trials underway
The Southern Farming Systems Variety x Management trials are well underway in 2026. This year,...
Federal Government backs RAGT Australia’s SowSure™ drought resilience initiative
Federal Government backs RAGT Australia’s SowSure™ drought resilience initiative
RAGT Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to support the continued development of its...
US-Iran peace deal – cost relief, but grain price pressure for Australian farmers?
US-Iran peace deal – cost relief, but grain price pressure for Australian farmers?
While the United States and Iran have announced a peace deal, RaboResearch general manager Stefan...
Building the Faba Bean Toolbox: Trials Underway Across Tasmania
Building the Faba Bean Toolbox: Trials Underway Across Tasmania
The GRDC NGN Faba Bean Agronomy Tasmania project is kicking off for the 2026/27 season,...
High input costs the major concern for Victorian farmers – quarterly survey
High input costs the major concern for Victorian farmers – quarterly survey
Results at a glance: High input costs remain greatest concern for Victorian farmers as the...
