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World first antenna innovation developed in Wagga for bull bars

World first antenna innovation developed in Wagga for bull bars

Wagga Wagga-based connectivity pioneer Zetifi is set to release the first combination UHF and Cellular (4G/5G) Smart Antenna for vehicle bull bars, enabling consumers to run a single antenna for both their UHF CB radio and cellular devices.

Monitors tracking impact of smoke taint on grapes after Grampian fires

Monitors tracking impact of smoke taint on grapes after Grampian fires

A smoke sensor developed by La Trobe University researchers that has the potential to save hundreds of millions of dollars in lost wine production is in the process of being rolled out across the wine industry, with monitors now being used to track the impact of bushfires that have ravaged the Grampians.

Commitment to health care stepped up in regional, rural and remote areas

Commitment to health care stepped up in regional, rural and remote areas

Australia’s medical colleges are backing their commitment to regional healthcare with concrete action, launching an unprecedented expansion of specialist training in regional, rural, and remote areas.

Australian agri commodities not immune from trade retaliation under Trump 2.0

Australian agri commodities not immune from trade retaliation under Trump 2.0

Australia’s agricultural sector is well placed for the year ahead – despite expected rising global geopolitical tensions, an underperforming Asian economy resulting in low consumer confidence and a volatile energy market – Rabobank says in its newly-released annual outlook.

Low emissions utes and trucks eligible for low interest loans under new scheme

Low emissions utes and trucks eligible for low interest loans under new scheme

Farmers for Climate Action  has welcomed news that low-emissions heavy equipment, trucks and utes will be eligible for low-interest loans under a new scheme supported by the Federal Government.

Federal Government acquires REX debt of $50 million to keep planes flying

Federal Government acquires REX debt of $50 million to keep planes flying

Farmers have thanked the Federal Government for their efforts to keep regional air services in the sky.

New initiative to address acute shortage of vets welcomed by farmers

New initiative to address acute shortage of vets welcomed by farmers

The state’s peak farm body has welcomed a new government initiative to address acute shortages of vets across rural NSW.

Remember golden rules to prevent drift when spraying weeds

Remember golden rules to prevent drift when spraying weeds

Farmers spraying weeds are reminded of the golden rules to prevent drift and avoid damage to neighbouring properties this summer.

Seasonal conditions lead to shortage of stock water across southern Australia

Seasonal conditions lead to shortage of stock water across southern Australia

Seasonal conditions have led to a shortage of stock water across most of Victoria which has renewed interest in constructing farm dams, and the addition of pumps, bores, tanks, troughs and piping.

Report finds huge information gap in communities around renewable energy

Report finds huge information gap in communities around renewable energy

The findings in the Climate Council’s report Electric Shock! Australia’s Lightbulb Moment, released today, confirm the huge information gap that exists among communities when it comes to renewable energy – most Australians don’t know that almost 40% of our total electricity supply already comes from renewables.

Dung records used to create high resolution maps of herbivore distribution

Dung records used to create high resolution maps of herbivore distribution

Researchers have used dung records to create high-resolution maps of herbivore distribution around the world. Their new study, recently published in Nature Food, reveals a strong positive relationship between dung presence and grazing pressure, meaning the amount of dung found in a particular location could help us understand approximately how many herbivores live there.

Fears held for survival of threatened species after Grampians fire

Fears held for survival of threatened species after Grampians fire

The Australian Conservation Foundation fears for the future of native, threatened species impacted by the devastating Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park bushfires that have already destroyed a staggering 76,000 hectares of habitat and claimed at least three homes. Gariwerd is the fourth largest National Park in Victoria and so far, precious bushland the size of Singapore has burned to the ground.