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Negative basis likely to stay
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Negative basis likely to stay
Most conversations about the Australian grain crop this year include discussion on the record negative...
Opportunities to visit two of the best properties in the Western Districts
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Opportunities to visit two of the best properties in the Western Districts
There is a great opportunity in the next few weeks to learn secrets of success...
Position Available : Manager – Operations
Position Available : Manager – Operations
Southern Farming Systems (SFS) is seeking a Manager – Operations to join its Victorian team,...
Outlook on 2022/23 global grain and oilseeds market prospects
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Outlook on 2022/23 global grain and oilseeds market prospects
Given how tight the global commodities market is, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s)...
Opportunities in Pasture Training
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Opportunities in Pasture Training
It’s a good time in the next few months to find out how you can...
It’s not all small plot seeding for the SFS operations team
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It’s not all small plot seeding for the SFS operations team
While small plot trials are the focus for the SFS seeding program there are some...
Should I consider applying nitrogen fertiliser in pastures given its high price?
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Should I consider applying nitrogen fertiliser in pastures given its high price?
Should I consider applying nitrogen fertiliser in pastures given its high price? This was a...
High prices test sustainability commitment
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High prices test sustainability commitment
It’s often said that it’s easy to be concerned about sustainability on a full stomach....
Building Drought Resilience
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Building Drought Resilience
Ever wondered what impacts climate change may have on your farming business? What will it...
What are the SFS Variety by Management trials up to this year?
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What are the SFS Variety by Management trials up to this year?
Southern Farming System’s Variety by Management (SFS VxM) trials are back again this year asking...
Two Graduate Research Agronomist Positions available 1xVictoria, 1xTasmania
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Two Graduate Research Agronomist Positions available 1xVictoria, 1xTasmania
Come join our team at Southern Farming Systems! SFS has two Graduate Research Agronomist positions...
Poor Chinese hog margins to weigh on feed grain price outlook
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Poor Chinese hog margins to weigh on feed grain price outlook
Chinese livestock feed consumption is expected to drop between two and five per cent year-on-year...
The Victoria Drought Hub expands to ‘Agricultural Innovation’ and is appointing Adoption Officers, under $3.6m in new funding
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The Victoria Drought Hub expands to ‘Agricultural Innovation’ and is appointing Adoption Officers, under $3.6m in new funding
The work of the Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub has been expanded to...
‘Tis the season, for sowing that it is!
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‘Tis the season, for sowing that it is!
It’s full steam ahead at SFS, it’s sowing season! It certainly feels like this time...
Rokewood trial site taking shape
Rokewood trial site taking shape
Lots of activity happening at our new Rokewood pasture demonstration and trial site. Water and...
Less Weeds More Feed, resources now available!
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Less Weeds More Feed, resources now available!
A couple of more weed resources have been added to our weed package to complete...
Could high fertiliser prices create food shortages?
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Could high fertiliser prices create food shortages?
Global fertiliser prices have skyrocketed even further in recent weeks. From the outset of war...
Future Drought Fund continues delivering drought resilience for regional Australia
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Future Drought Fund continues delivering drought resilience for regional Australia
5 April 2022 Australian Government continues to support drought resilience in regional Australia $94.5 million...