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Adelaide to host premier grains forum: GRDC
South Australian grain growers and agronomists are set to gain advance access to the latest research findings, meet experts and network at SA’s premier grains research forum next month. The 2023 GRDC Grains Research Update – Adelaide will be held on February 7 and 8, with more than 400 people expected to attend. Keynote presentations will also be livestreamed.
Labor’s soil deception: Littleproud
In a cruel blow to Australian farmers, the Federal Labor Government has confirmed it has axed the $54 million pilot Soil Monitoring Incentives Program (SMIP) because of flooding ... "Labor’s decision to end the SMIP is disgraceful and it reflects their contempt for our farmers and the $85 billion agriculture industry": Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud.
Cutting-edge tech takes off at PEQ: DAFF
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is rolling out sophisticated new technology to detect and identify exotic plant viruses and viroids at its Post Entry Quarantine Facility (PEQ) at Mickleham, Victoria. Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith said the department was using High Throughput Sequencing (HTS) to improve the efficiency of PEQ testing in imported plants.
Bundarra Show & Demolition Derby, 28-29 January 2023
Join us for a wonderful weekend of fun for the whole family at the Bundarra Show and Demolition Derby.
Pambula Show, 7 January 2023
Pambula Show is a traditional country show with a carnival atmosphere held annually in the delightful village of Pambula on the fabulous far south coast of New South Wales.
Canadian firefighters support Bathurst’s forestry bushfire season: FCNSW
Forestry Corporation of NSW has welcomed five international recruits to its 2022 Bathurst seasonal program, with firefighters coming from Canada and New Zealand to join local recruits and support the organisation leading into bushfire season. Canada is particularly well represented, with four recruits making the 17 hour flight to Australia to join the team this year.
Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Ceduna Cup, 28 January 2023
Following a great start to the racing season, the Ceduna Racing Club is looking forward to the staging of the Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Ceduna Cup in January. The second meet in the West Coast racing season, the Ceduna Cup will be a six-race outing and also feature the usual trackside fun.
Greater Shepparton City Council achieves Australia’s largest ever emissions reduction project by local government
Greater Shepparton City Council has saved Council $99,571 on their electricity bill and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 6,406 tCO2e over the past 12 months. Greater Shepparton City Council is one of 51 Victorian councils to have slashed their energy bills and reduced emissions through the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO), a joint renewable electricity contract.
Summer racing in the High Country – Marks IGA Mansfield Cup, 8 January 2023
The Mansfield District Racing Club is looking forward to hosting the 168th running of the Mansfield Cup and providing a great day out for racegoers of all ages.
Petrogas Burrumbeet Cup, New Year’s Day 2023
We’re back - Stronger Together at the Petrogas Burrumbeet Cup.
