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Date posted: 17.12.2012

There are pitfalls to be avoided by farmers when they are developing their grain marketing plans. Independent adviser Malcolm Bartholomaeus of Profarmer outlines some of the issues that growers need to consider.

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  • The Pitfalls of Grain Marketing

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    Date Posted:
    17.12.2012

    There are pitfalls to be avoided by farmers when they are developing their grain marketing plans. Independent adviser Malcolm Bartholomaeus of Profarmer outlines some of the issues that growers need to consider.

  • Why Grain Growers Need a Marketing Plan

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    Date Posted:
    10.12.2012

    A study by ABARES has found that even in a deregulated selling environment, there is no difference in the prices received by the top 20 percent of growers and the average grower. According the GRDC Southern Panel Chair, David Shannon this is an argument for all growers to become more active in formulating strategic marketing plans for their grain as a way of capturing price premiums.

  • Time for NVT

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    Date Posted:
    03.12.2012

    Farmers thinking about their variety selection for next year are being encouraged to visit the National Variety Trials website for the best information on new and existing varieties.

  • Spray Water Quality

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    Date Posted:
    23.07.2012

    The quality of the water you use in your spray applications can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of the spray job. In this GRDC Driving Agronomy, Bill Gordon explains why it is important to have your spray water tested

  • New Barley Test

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    Date Posted:
    05.03.2012

    A new commercial test developed with funding from GRDC will help growers ensure they are growing malting barley most sought after by maltsters. Malting barley varieties have increasingly been more difficult to differentiate. This new test will provide DNA analysis of barley seed and should be available within months.