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The reshaping of European and Indonesian grain trade flows
The reshaping of European and Indonesian grain trade flows
Two major developments are reshaping the global grain trade in mid-2025, with significant implications for...
Early season weed management and considerations
Early season weed management and considerations
As the early growing season unfolds in south-west Victoria, a familiar yet critical challenge emerges...
From Dirt to Data: The Next Phase Begins
From Dirt to Data: The Next Phase Begins
Sowing is done, and we’re straight into assessments and applications! One great thing about this...
Geopolitics and biofuel policy ‘moving the needle’ for canola
Geopolitics and biofuel policy ‘moving the needle’ for canola
Geopolitics and biofuel policy have been the latest ‘needle movers’ in the canola market, despite...
Long term persistent weed initiative trials for grain growers
Long term persistent weed initiative trials for grain growers
Annual Ryegrass (ARG) is one of the most challenging weeds for grain growers in South-West...
Considerations for sowing winter/spring feed options.
Considerations for sowing winter/spring feed options.
After a dry start to 2025, maybe you’re thinking of sowing a winter fodder crop...
Global urea supplies face headwinds, despite China’s return to the export market
Global urea supplies face headwinds, despite China’s return to the export market
Urea prices are notorious for being highly volatile and, in recent months, they have lived...
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...
