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The Golden Crop: Exploring the Importance of Canola Cultivation in Australian Agriculture
Known for its versatility and numerous uses, the canola crop, a cultivar of rapeseed, was developed in Canada in the 1970s and is now widely grown across the globe. The canola crop is an integral part of the agricultural industry as it is a source of edible oil and...
5 Delicious Autumn Crops Grown in Australia: A Guide to Seasonal Harvest
For Australian farmers and gardeners, autumn is an exciting time, as it is the perfect season for abundance and harvest. Characterised by cooler temperatures and shorter days, autumn provides the perfect conditions for several crops to flourish. In this blog, we have...
Examining the Pros and Cons of Mixed Farming
Mixed farming, often referred to as inter cropping, is a type of agriculture wherein multiple crops and/or livestock are cultivated and reared on the same piece of land. This farming practice helps farmers diversify their income streams, enhance soil health, and...
Maximizing Canola Crop Yield: Essential Factors to Consider
Ranking second in the world in terms of production after Canada, canola cultivation is a significant industry in Australia. Canola is cultivated primarily for its oil, which is used in different applications like cooking oil, margarine, and biodiesel. In Australia,...
Crop Rotation in Australia
Watching lush and large crop fields as you pass by is a quintessential view of any countryside. However, mass cultivation of a single crop species has been known to be detrimental. Planting the same crop in large groups targets pests and to combat this issue...
Applications of Biotechnology in Australian Agriculture
Focusing on sustainability and innovation, Australian agriculture continues to be a major contributor to the country’s economy. With farmers implementing advanced farming practices including crop diversification, water-efficient irrigation, and carbon sequestration,...
Top 5 Australian Farm Biotech Companies
Biotechnology is a burning topic in Australian agriculture with multiple incentives for research and development (R&D) and commercialisation. Australia is one of the most highly developed nations in the Southern Hemisphere, known for its enormous wool trade and...
Farm Expansion and Exit Intentions in Australian Dairy
Farm expansion is the process of expanding the size and scope of agricultural operations which can be accomplished in several ways including acquiring more land, enhancing the number of animals or crops, investing in new machinery, or developing the infrastructure of...
FAQs on How to Get Australian Farm Jobs
Are you planning on travelling to Australia while earmarking some money for the future? If yes, then the best option for you is to look for farm crops jobs in Australia. Several recognized Australian farms offer job opportunities to people, including Australians, to...
10 Amazing Facts about Hemp Farming
There has been a substantial rise in the Australian hemp industry in the past few years. Hemp is used not just for medicinal purposes but also as food, fibre, oils, and building materials. Like bamboo, hemp is also one of the fastest growing plants on Earth, the first...