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Industrial Hemp Variety Trial and Sesame Central Field Days 2024

The emerging industrial hemp industry has varietal trials in the ground in every state, and the Northern Territory in Australia. Farmers interested in growing the crop are invited to inspect the sites at a series of field days planned for 2024.

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Rural Health Advocate Wins NSW/ACT AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Ms Keeley, a dedicated allied health professional, has developed an innovative digital health platform, Yarn, which tackles the obstacles of geographical isolation, increasingly challenging service delivery options, and growing waitlists for speech pathology services across the country.

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Pivotal moment for Moringa production in Australia and New Zealand

The world has witnessed a surge in interest surrounding superfood Moringa oleifera, a fast-growing, tree known for its extraordinary nutritional benefits.

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