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Annual 2023
Production, marketing and topical articles for the Australian Sugar industry.
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Feature Articles
Section 3 - The Future
While the challenge of farming in an increasingly sustainable way is front of mind for many Australian canegrowers, tangible strategies to address this challenge can seem hard to come by.
Section 4 - Industry in Figures
As the first of 19 Queensland sugar factories began steam trials in early May 2023, sugar manufacturers were looking forward to a safe, successful and incident-free season.
Section 7 - Research, Development and Adoption
Commonly called drones, UAVs with cameras and sensors have been embraced by photographers, movie makers and many industry sectors for their ability to take quality aerial imagery.
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Over The Back Fence
Safe farms, strong families! Tips to help farm families thrive
This Farm Safety Awareness Week (18-24 July) Triple P - Positive Parenting Program experts are supporting farming families to not only address the physical and mental risks on the farm but to take active steps to support mental health and wellbeing to create a positive, strong farm family where everyone benefits.
Agriculture’s next revolution
Previous AgriFutures Horizon Scholar and evokeAG. Future Young Leader, Jordy Kitschke says agriculture is on the brink of another revolution, and according to him robotics will have a big part to play. Applications for the 2022 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship close on January 14, 2022.
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A more efficient agvet chemical regulator
Agricultural and Veterinary amendments have passed Parliament on Dec 1 which streamlines the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority and establishes a new governance board.
Novel implants to protect Australia’s wildlife from feral cats
New technology developed by the University of South Australia may put an end to predatory cat behaviours in native environments and help control Australia’s feral felines.
“Wonka factory" of Aussie foods
Expect more delicious and premium Australian food in fridges across the globe, with the creation of The University of Queensland’s Agri-Food Innovation Alliance.
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