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Where is the ‘promised’ El Niño drought?
Where is the ‘promised’ El Niño drought?
After September’s El Niño declaration, the drier times many anticipated didn’t occur – so what...
Southern Farming Systems successful in receiving GRDC Infrastructure Investment
Southern Farming Systems successful in receiving GRDC Infrastructure Investment
Southern Farming Systems has received an infrastructure investment grant for Victoria and Tasmania from the...
Australian agriculture “moving confidently into 2024” – Rabobank annual outlook
Australian agriculture “moving confidently into 2024” – Rabobank annual outlook
Australia’s agricultural sector is “moving confidently into 2024”, with an overall positive outlook for the...
Suez Canal attacks impact Australian grain flows, but not all is bad news
Suez Canal attacks impact Australian grain flows, but not all is bad news
As we move into 2024, RaboResearch general manager Australia and New Zealand Stefan Vogel said,...
Benefits of good stock handling practices
Benefits of good stock handling practices
A recent workshop focusing on stock handling, provided local livestock producers with some new techniques...
Wet Harvest in the HRZ!
Wet Harvest in the HRZ!
It’s no secret that it’s been wet. Wetter than usual, certainly for summertime. These high...
Flying high: Will sustainable airfuels provide further ‘take off’ for canola
Flying high: Will sustainable airfuels provide further ‘take off’ for canola
Biodiesel in the US, Indonesia and Brazil over past years has shown massive growth and...
Weaner lamb performance – SFS newest trial
Weaner lamb performance – SFS newest trial
What is the most robust (resilient, profitable and sustainable) production systems to achieve target performance...
Join the Team! Research and Extension Officer – Tasmania
Join the Team! Research and Extension Officer – Tasmania
Southern Farming Systems (SFS) is seeking a Research and Extension Officer to join its Tasmanian team,...
Soil Your Undies
Soil Your Undies
In a recent study field trip, Cam Barr, SFS visited the north-central and northeast NSW...
RaboResearch podcasts crack one million downloads as listeners hungry for food and agri knowledge
RaboResearch podcasts crack one million downloads as listeners hungry for food and agri knowledge
A strong appetite among listeners for specialist food and agricultural sector knowledge has seen agribusiness...
Prepare now for earlier livestock feeding
Prepare now for earlier livestock feeding
A few dry months across South West Victoria has decreased the normal spring pasture flush,...
Canola: the ‘war crop’ will fight back in 2024
Canola: the ‘war crop’ will fight back in 2024
Global canola production in the current 2023/24 year is at the second-highest level ever, yet...
Management of sowing rates and PGR’s on Barley Varieties
Management of sowing rates and PGR’s on Barley Varieties
Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) are a great management tool for producers in the region to...
Amazing AgriFocus!
Amazing AgriFocus!
AGRIFOCUS 2023 attracted over 250 people on the 18th October at Southern Farming Systems leading...
Matching soil performance indicators to farming systems.
Matching soil performance indicators to farming systems.
Dr Nathan Robinson from Federation University Australia, is undertaking research about the decisions that different...
Global fertiliser markets looking calmer in 2024, despite Israel-Hamas conflict uncertainty
Global fertiliser markets looking calmer in 2024, despite Israel-Hamas conflict uncertainty
After extreme market volatility and record-high prices in recent years, global fertiliser prices are expected...
Winter Canola Performance
Winter Canola Performance
Growing winter ‘dual purpose’ canola presents a great opportunity for mixed farming growers to increase...
