http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agricultureCurrent news releases from NSW DPI relating to agriculture.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiAgricultureNews/~3/hghzd31EsZs/community-gathering-in-the-monaroThe Monaro Drought Coordinator’s Network will be holding ‘Mate Helping Mate’ community gatherings, putting the spotlight on Men’s health. 09 Jul 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/agriculture-news-releases/community-gathering-in-the-monarohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiAgricultureNews/~3/5EmXyM1n_4Q/june-rain-lifts-winter-crop-plantingsGood June rains over NSW central and southern cropping areas have resulted in around 95% of winter crop plantings being sown by the end of June. 08 Jul 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/agriculture-news-releases/june-rain-lifts-winter-crop-plantingshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiAgricultureNews/~3/xqg5-sLxAWQ/tamworth-durum-wheat-programA newly-appointed Department of Primary Industries research scientist will lead the Australian Durum Wheat Improvement Program. 08 Jul 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/agriculture-news-releases/tamworth-durum-wheat-programhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiAgricultureNews/~3/iL-OSZteSoY/Agricultural-research-stations-majority-retained.pdf07 Jul 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/288909/Agricultural-research-stations-majority-retained.pdfhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiAgricultureNews/~3/dLu8VmMz0aw/latest-cotton-disease-survey-out-nowNSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has released results of its cotton disease survey for the 2008/09 season with black root rot, fusarium wilt, verticillium wilt, boll rots, Alternaria leaf spot and phenoxy herbicide drift the main offenders07 Jul 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/agriculture-news-releases/latest-cotton-disease-survey-out-nowhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiAgricultureNews/~3/tPl3E4ZH37I/field-day-feature-weevilsVisitors to this year’s Mudgee Small Farm Field Days will be able to see first-hand how a little weevil is having a big impact on Paterson’s curse.06 Jul 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/agriculture-news-releases/field-day-feature-weevilshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiAgricultureNews/~3/UtwiDg8hp2I/award-finalists-announcedA grazier and dryland cropping farmer from Walgett, a livestock and pasture cropping couple from Cobar and an egg producing couple from Tamworth have been named as finalists in this year’s Farmer of the Year Awards.02 Jul 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/agriculture-news-releases/award-finalists-announcedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiAgricultureNews/~3/fftlVNszFSk/hex-on-curseA small insect whose larvae feed on Paterson’s curse is causing carnage to the weed across the central west and now local landholders have the opportunity to identify and promote the crown weevil on their properties.02 Jul 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/agriculture-news-releases/hex-on-cursehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiAgricultureNews/~3/vZHrQbxsMeE/destination-for-ag-studentsA new star on the international travel calendar is emerging - the Cowra Agricultural Research and Advisory Station.30 Jun 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/agriculture-news-releases/destination-for-ag-studentshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiAgricultureNews/~3/GjBzFdALtMw/unlock-salinity-secretsThe first major farm-scale study of salt stores and water at key sites across NSW has unlocked secrets above and below the surface of the ancient Australian landscape, turning traditional models on their heads.30 Jun 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/agriculture-news-releases/unlock-salinity-secrets