Agricultural Crops

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Organic farmers to get locust chemical bailout The Victorian Government has promised to release some of its organic certified chemical stocks to treat locusts if there is a market shortage. First locusts hatch in predicted record plague NSW authorities are predicting the worst locust plague in 30 years. Farmers face long wait for locust pesticides The Australian Plague Locust Commission says it may be up to eight weeks before orders for a locust control agent will arrive, after a batch was contaminated. Locust plagues could cost Australia billions With spring heralding warmer weather, scientists say conditions are ripe for millions of locust eggs to hatch in parts of Australia's south-east. Farmers' hopes up for spring crops Vegetable farmers in Tasmania's north-west are optimistic about the prospect of good spring crops. Growers face losing 'organic' status over chemical shortfall A organic fruit and vegetable growers says some businesses face ruin because of shortages of certified chemicals to control locusts. Locust threat downgraded in central Qld Biosecurity Queensland says large swarms of spur throated locust are no longer a threat central Queensland crops. Winemakers meet to discuss overseas counterfeits About 30 winemakers will gather at McLaren Vale this afternoon to discuss the problem of Australian wines being counterfeited overseas. Farmers still struggle despite high wheat prices: WAFF The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFF) says producers should be cautious before they celebrate high wheat prices. Sprayers close to an agreement on locust control Contract sprayers will have 48-hours to respond to reports of locusts on public land under an agreement likely to be finalised this week.