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How do you prevent the next big lettuce shortage? Growing plants in disguise could be the answer

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When the price of lettuce jumped to $10 due to extreme weather in New South Wales and Queensland, it caused a shockwave across the country, but some farmers in the flood zone were left relatively unscathed – as they grew in the shade. Key points: Protected crops have seen significant growth in Australia over the last 10 years Two Lockyer Valley farmers say protected plantings reduce flood damage on their property Experts say farming under cover is inevitable with more extreme and varied weather events Now experts say protected plantings could be key to keeping cabbages away from burgers and spring rolls in their place and getting farmers back to planting after extreme weather. What are protected plants? Protected crops are the production of horticultural crops under or within structures. It’s more than just a greenhouse according to Paul Gauthier, who is professor of protected plants with the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation. He said there are three types of prot

Four Points: Utility Blicavs, Blues hopes, against Tigers and fast growing Daicos

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He is also the emblem of Geelong this year. While he has been a good performer for a long time, what he represents is how Geelong draws something from the cast in the role. Tom Atkins’ game last week was very good in possession. He had a run-with role with Sam Walsh on Saturday night and while Walsh is one of the Blues’ best players, Atkins’ pressure around the contest is still significant. Geelong has had an impact on this cast of Atkins, Brad Close, Max Holmes, Mark O’Connor and even Gryan Miers, all of whom have pace and are used to the high-pressure games Geelong plays. Geelong killed Carlton on turnover, which is an area that has improved dramatically in 2022, and it was pressure from the fast fringe type that was significant in that change. Jeremy Cameron benefits and helps make it happen. Football analysts will always look at these seemingly immeasurable elements of pressure in football and conclude that they are an essential ingredient in any major league. Geelong, now at