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Category: Agriculture Farming Rural

Boosting Aussie Wheat: How New Reference Genomes are Revolutionising Wheat Farming Down Under.

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Wheat is a cornerstone of Australia’s agricultural landscape, with sprawling golden fields stretching across the continent. But as every farmer knows, growing wheat isn’t just about planting seeds and watching them grow. It’s a constant battle against pests, diseases, and unpredictable weather. Developing wheat varieties adapted to specific environmental conditions such as temperature, drought and … Continued

QLD reunion 17th June. Searching for Little Brothers to reconnect on the centenary of Australia’s largest youth migration program.

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 An invitation to reunite Queensland Little Brothers. June 17th 2025   The Big Brother Movement (BBM) was one of Australia’s most significant migration schemes, offering young British men—known as ‘Little Brothers’—the opportunity to start a new life in Australia. Founded in 1925, the scheme ran until 1982, by which time close to 12,000 lads of ‘good … Continued

New tech gives second life to plastic farm waste

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Researchers from La Trobe University in Bendigo have developed an innovative recycling solution for synthetic bale twine, helping to address the growing problem of agricultural waste.   In a study published in the journal Recycling, the research team analysed the thermal, physical and mechanical properties of various plastic waste materials to determine the optimal temperature to process … Continued

Civeo Announces a 4-Year Contract Renewal in the Australian Bowen Basin with expected revenues of approximately A$250 million

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HOUSTON & SYDNEY–BUSINESS WIRE– Civeo Corporation (NYSE: CVEO) today announced that it was awarded a four-year contract renewal with a leading metallurgical coal producer to provide rooms and hospitality services from the Company’s existing Coppabella, Moranbah and Nebo villages in the Australian Bowen Basin. The contract renewal is expected to generate approximately A$250 million in … Continued

Wholesalers Left in a Perilous State, says Fresh State

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For Immediate Release Wholesalers Left in a Perilous State, says Fresh State Fresh State CEO Jason Cooper today released the following statement in response to Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) claims that a fair arrangement was reached between the MMA and fruit and vegetable trader tenants based at the Epping Market, Melbourne: “Whilst the rent review process … Continued

Rising prices and trade disruption create “uncertainty and unpredictability” in global beef markets

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Global cattle markets have all been trending higher in the first half of 2025. However, since President Trump took office in January 2025, uncertainty and unpredictability have reverberated through the global beef market, according to a recent Rabobank report.   With beef one of the largest agricultural commodities traded by the United States, any change … Continued

Arizona Sonoran Appoints Hannam & Partners as Project Finance Advisor for the Cactus Project

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CASA GRANDE, Ariz. & TORONTO–BUSINESS WIRE– Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) (“ASCU” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that in preparation for project financing, it has appointed H&P Advisory Limited (“H&P”) as its debt financial advisor for the Cactus Project, a copper cathode development project in Arizona (“Cactus” or the “Project”). … Continued