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Canola in the crosshairs of a new global trade flow – Rabobank
Canola in the crosshairs of a new global trade flow – Rabobank
The global oilseed market is undergoing a period of transformation, influenced by a combination of...
Feeding Ewes During Lambing in 2024: Lessons from a dry year 
Feeding Ewes During Lambing in 2024: Lessons from a dry year
In 2024, sheep producers across south-west Victoria faced one of the driest seasons on record,...
Australia heading towards record-high winter crop planting – Rabobank
Australia heading towards record-high winter crop planting – Rabobank
Australia’s farmers are heading towards a record-high winter crop planting this year, Rabobank says in...
Now Hiring: Lead – Cropping Research & Development
Now Hiring: Lead – Cropping Research & Development
Southern Farming Systems (SFS) is a leading applied agricultural research and extension organisation servicing the...
The RAGT Group announces the completion of the acquisition of the Deleplanque Group, including its Strube and Van Waveren entities
The RAGT Group announces the completion of the acquisition of the Deleplanque Group, including its Strube and Van Waveren entities
RAGT is proud to announce the finalisation of the acquisition of the Deleplanque Group, a...
Mixed global market factors, but Australian winter crop expectations look to remain steady
Mixed global market factors, but Australian winter crop expectations look to remain steady
Global macro-economic woes stemming from the US are rippling through grain and oilseed markets. And...
Annual ryegrass management – a new long-term trial for South West Victoria
Annual ryegrass management – a new long-term trial for South West Victoria
Under the GRDC’s $47million Weed Management Initiative, SFS will be establishing and running a long-term...
Oversowing Pastures
Oversowing Pastures
After a dry 2024 and a poor start to 2025, some pastures may be looking...
How much pasture can South West farmers grow before the end of Winter?
How much pasture can South West farmers grow before the end of Winter?
Southern Farming Systems, south-west node of the Victorian Drought and Innovation Hub and Cam Nicholson,...
Tariffs influence global pulse markets
Tariffs influence global pulse markets
Tariffs and – retaliatory action to them – are poised to be the major macroeconomic...
High prices testing global fertiliser affordability
High prices testing global fertiliser affordability
High global fertiliser prices are testing the affordability of some fertilisers for a number of...
Carbon Farming and Farm Emissions Workshops in South-West Victoria
Carbon Farming and Farm Emissions Workshops in South-West Victoria
Farmers and advisors across South West Victoria are being encouraged to learn more about the...
Implications of US tariffs on Australian canola
Implications of US tariffs on Australian canola
While Australian canola is not expected to face a direct impact from US tariffs –...
Growing South/South-East Asia populations unlock opportunities for Australian grains and oilseeds
Growing South/South-East Asia populations unlock opportunities for Australian grains and oilseeds
Larger and wealthier populations in South and South-East Asia are driving food consumption growth and...
SFS staff GRDC Update Highlights from Bendigo & Skipton
SFS staff GRDC Update Highlights from Bendigo & Skipton
This past week members of the SFS team have attended the annual GRDC updates in...
What’s driving up higher urea prices?
What’s driving up higher urea prices?
Given Australia’s reliance on fertiliser imports, rising prices have been a key setback for farmers following...
Introduction to Carbon Farming & Farm Emissions
Introduction to Carbon Farming & Farm Emissions
Join Southern Farming Systems for three Carbon Farming Outreach Program workshops to be run across...
Some cause for global market optimism in 2025
Some cause for global market optimism in 2025
Geopolitical tensions and concerns about the impact of tariffs and trade frictions not with standing,...
