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Future still bright for canola despite 2023 oversupply
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Future still bright for canola despite 2023 oversupply
“We have moved into 2023 with considerably more canola than last year, both globally and...
SFS Long-term Pasture Variety Trials
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SFS Long-term Pasture Variety Trials
In 2021, Southern Farming Systems established a feed base focused trial site at Rokewood, SW...
Selecting your perfect pasture match!
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Selecting your perfect pasture match!
Thinking about sowing a new pasture? There are four main considerations in choosing your perfect...
Fertiliser decisions in the wake of last year’s waterlogging
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Fertiliser decisions in the wake of last year’s waterlogging
Last year’s extreme October and November waterlogging events continue to impact us and this time...
Key Learnings from the 2023 GRDC Grains Research Update
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Key Learnings from the 2023 GRDC Grains Research Update
On the 21st of February, 8 SFS team members made the trip up to Bendigo...
Casual Staff Wanted for Sowing 2023!
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Casual Staff Wanted for Sowing 2023!
SFS South West Victoria are looking for casual staff, to start immediately. Casuals are needed...
Stripper vs Draper followed by Disc & Tyne Which system will handle the HRZ stubble?
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Stripper vs Draper followed by Disc & Tyne Which system will handle the HRZ stubble?
After a late start due to wet conditions in 2022, the stubble project is finally...
Reflect, Retrospect, Reality Check!
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Reflect, Retrospect, Reality Check!
The 2022 farming season was certainly a challenge with its’ highs and lows. The Southern...
Recessionary risks and impact on Australian grain
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Recessionary risks and impact on Australian grain
Reducing inflation in Australia and many other countries around the world seems more difficult than...
Position Available! Graduate Research and Extension Officer
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Position Available! Graduate Research and Extension Officer
Work with a leading agricultural research and extension organisation. Learn agronomy from experienced colleagues and...
Farm inputs – endeavouring for a new equilibrium
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Farm inputs – endeavouring for a new equilibrium
Throughout 2022, the farm inputs price needle moved up, fast and often, following a series...
Data, Statistics, Analysis, and Reports
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Data, Statistics, Analysis, and Reports
The fun of harvest can’t last forever! Now that we have finished harvesting, it’s time...
Livestock eID Tags have them, but do you use them?
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Livestock eID Tags have them, but do you use them?
In Victoria, electronic ID (eID) tags are mandatory for sheep and eligible goats born after...
What is happening at the Rokewood Pasture Site?
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What is happening at the Rokewood Pasture Site?
After the wet spring and cancelled Feedbase Focus. The summer fodder crops are well worth...
Test them, to better use them!
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Test them, to better use them!
Ask a grower what the most important feature of their farm is, and you will...
Hyper Yielding Crop Award Paddock Assessments
Hyper Yielding Crop Award Paddock Assessments
As we near the end of the harvest season, majority of the trials have been...
Trial Harvest in the South West
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Trial Harvest in the South West
It sure is harvest time at Southern Farming Systems! With a string of good weather...
Vic Hub’s new podcast series a practical look at farming innovation
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Vic Hub’s new podcast series a practical look at farming innovation
Ep 1 drops Wednesday 18 January! Innovation AG, the new podcast series from the Victoria...