AGVANCE FARMING PTY LTD was launched in 1999 by 13 progressive farming enterprises operating in the southern half of the Liverpool Plains in North-West New South Wales Australia. This dynamic company was formed to take its members beyond the conventional and establish them at the cutting edge of agriculture.
Monsanto’s Cotton Choices™ program is returning for the 2010/11 cotton season, giving growers greater flexibility and choice in managing their cash flow and production risks.
This is cotton grown dryland solid plant at an AgVance member's property in 2009/2010 season. Cotton is gaining momentum again as the price has risen briefly to over $500/bale recently.
A reminder to control weeds on paddock edges. This roly poly rolled across the entire paddock leaving a seed (and now weed) every 1 metre. Note the trail onto the distance.
This is a presentation (see article attachment) from the Climate Sceptics of Australia and provides some thought provoking arguements against the climate change promoters. I think everyone believes that we should reduce our emissions, but at what cost. The ETS is a lose/lose situation for agricultural businesses. We have already enabled Australia to achieve Kyoto targets via the native vegetation laws. I fear we will be left holding the can for Copenhagan targets as well.
With Cotton in the Tamarang and Caroona region this summer, it is pertinent to provide some information about hormone damage, the relative amounts required to cause damage and the extent of damage that can be caused by hormones. This is an article from 'Fallow Solutions' a regular newsletter from Dow AgroSciences.
These are new paralellogram units from Gason. The paralellogram and rear press wheel have separate hydraulic pressure rams and ground engaging tooling can be changed from a double disc, to narrow planting tyne to a cultivation sweep by removing one pin. Thanks to Cornish's Gunnedah for the demonstartion day.
This is a one day course in two locations - 3rd Nov 'Kilmarnock' & 4th Nov Gabo. Please note on the attached information sheet that an RSVP is required. Attendance is a must for those who haven't been to this type of course yet & Bill Gordon is a world leader in this field.
This planning session is open to all growers wanting to provide input into the next one day, GRDC Grower update. All are welcome to attend the Mullaley Hall (3pm) and express your opinion on the range of topics you think should be covered on the day.
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