Australia’s new landcare champion is blowing the whistle on the drift of agricultural chemical sprays that it claims are poisoning trees and native plants across the country. Main points: Narromine farmer Bruce Maynard wins this year’s Bob Hawke Land Care Award Mr. Maynard has been recognized for his 35 years of commitment to agricultural sustainability … Read more
Philadelphia (WPVI) — Philadelphia Brewing Company’s Hop Garden has been dismantled after the city brought in a weed brewing team to cut down on more than six months of labor. “It was sad to come here yesterday,” said brewery owner Nancy Barton. “You can walk around any neighborhood in this city and there’s a million … Read more
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 2 On today’s Fruit Grower Report, I’m Bob Larson. Climate Smart Agriculture is one of the biggest national issues that farmers and ranchers are watching closely following two years of tough challenges. According to Mark Powers, president of the Northwest Horticulture Council, specialty crop producers are becoming more actively involved … Read more
Many Australian farmers are driven by record prices and favorable weather conditions, following two lucrative seasons. But newly-sworn Agriculture Minister Murray Watt will face many challenges if he continues to have a good time in the $ 80-billion sector. Elected for the first time in 2016, Senator Watts recently served as Minister of State for … Read more
Consumers have been warned that the cost of living could worsen from today, as wage hikes across the country will make fruits and vegetables more expensive. Highlights: A new minimum wage guarantee for fruit and vegetable workers will begin on April 28th Consumers have been warned to expect higher food prices as farms can cost … Read more
They are not foxes or rabbits, but conservatives say honey bees are endangered species and should be allowed to enter national parks approved by the Queensland Parliament. Highlights: State Government Committee recommends passage of draft law extending commercial beekeepers to national parks Conservationists argue that imported species should not be allowed in their native natural … Read more
Falling Armyworm caterpillar larvae. Photo / Getty Images An unwanted “hacker” pest has been found in Tauranga, endangering crops and other garden plants. BioSecurity New Zealand is working with partners in the primary sector and TTT after the discovery of a certified egg moth. Moths are found all over the world, in the United States, … Read more
Clemens University Center Pivot and Drop Fertilizers Based on web calculators now have another tool to facilitate liquid fertilizers used to feed irrigated crops. Liquid Fertilizer Solution Application is designed to help agricultural producers calculate the composition and quantity of liquid fertilizer to fertilize or fertilize their own liquid solutions from water-soluble fertilizers. Kendall Kirk, … Read more
Clemens University Center Pivot and Drop Fertilizers Based on web calculators now have another tool to facilitate liquid fertilizers used to feed irrigated crops. Liquid Fertilizer Solution Application is designed to help agricultural producers calculate the composition and quantity of liquid fertilizer to fertilize or fertilize their own liquid solutions from water-soluble fertilizers. Kendall Kirk, … Read more
Climate Smart Special Crops Pt 2 In today’s Fruit Growth Report, I am Bob Larson. Climate Smart Agriculture is one of the major national issues that farmers and ranchers are closely following following two years of severe challenges. According to Mark Powers, President of the Northwest Horticulture Council, specialized crop producers will be more actively … Read more