Farms held in self-managed super funds get a reprieve of sorts
Labor takes unrealised capital gains off the table but still retains its steadfast cash grab from self-managed
On-Farm Field Days launched by the Regional Impact Groups
To move to more on-farm Field Days hastens as the Holistic Management Co-op is hosting eight events during October and
TropAg conference offers a Pacific region perspective on food security
The TropAg 2025 Conference will be held from 11 to 13 November 2025 at the Royal International Convention Centre in
Cotton planting is underway with above average harvest expected
Cotton growers are tipped to plant down nearly 400,000 hectares with expectations of a bumper crop from the 2025-26 season
Weather it Together is a unified effort to embrace positive wellbeing
A campaign has been launched to encourage farmers to collectively take care of themselves and each other through tougher than
Converting farms to Bioenergy fuel could be a $10 billion cost saving
The first Bioenergy feedstock strategy to convert farms to a carbon fuel economy could unlock $10 billion is starting to
John Deere initiates Harvest Profit program for tighter control
The Harvest Profit program is now available from John Deere and can be used as a powerful cost and profit
Winter crop harvest expectations state by state for season 2025-26 season
Across all states growers are expected to harvest 62 million tonnes of grain in the winter season 2025-26 to bank the third-highest harvest on record
Elders acquisition of Delta Ag moves ahead minus six stores
The Elders $475 million acquisition of Delta Ag shares is moving ahead following a final nod from the ACCC albeit with the divestment of six
Kubota unmanned hydrogen fuelled tractor incorporates many firsts
The tractor is designed to operate without an onboard operator replaced instead with remote control and autonomous driving The autonomous tractor Kubota is expecting to
Norco boosts farm-gate milk price in broader commitment to the industry
Norco has announced a farm-gate price increase linked to milk quality and on-farm reporting as part of a strategy to strengthen resilience and sustainability Norco,
Les Young thoroughbred horse industry scholarship awarded
This thoroughbred industry scholarship award for 2025 has set the recipient overseas and on track for future local industry leadership Miriam Drinnan’s vision for a
The lack of adequate rainfall in some regions has been long forgotten in season 2025-26 as latest estimates add another lazy 4 billion to ensure the third-highest farm income on record at $94.7 billion
The ironic twist that accompanies boosted bank accounts is the scrutiny farmers are applying to every purchase. No longer prepared to be the victims of inflated price big ticket products. Instead,
Telco complaints increasing with mobile problems and financial stress rising according to annual report
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) received 57,592 complaints in FY 2024–25, an increase of 1.6 per cent from the previous
Labor backflip on SMSF farm tax grab is a win for farmers according to The Nationals
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said farmers have had an enormous win, after Labor retreated on its poorly conceived,
Rabo Community Hub Program announced 12 rural community hubs to receive $10k to improve facilities
Twelve rural community hubs across Australia have been selected to receive $10,000 each to upgrade their facilities, as the recipients
Andrew MacPherson to be appointed CEO of Teys beef processing business
Cargill has announced that it will appoint Andrew MacPherson as the future Chief Executive Officer of Teys, an entity that
Federal officials face hostile Senate estimates grilling over the funniest of fruit import plan
Bananas have long been the butt of many jokes, but the Shadow Minister for Northern Australia and Resources, Senator Susan
Deforestation can cause an eightfold increase in flood events according to forest fires report
The chance of large-scale flooding in a specific catchment area can increase by as much as 700% if widespread deforestation
More than one in four consumers believes it is okay to steal according to a shocking retail theft report
Not enough is being done to deter rogue shoppers from continuing their habit of dishonesty and violence. A report by Monash
Extending the life of old solar panels so they can power into the future
Up until now, Australia’s rapid uptake of solar panels has created a looming waste problem, with most solar photovoltaic (PV)
Hopes of further base interest rate reduction this year fade as the reserve bank board holds the base rate at 3.60%
A unanimous decision by the Reserve Bank Board sees the base cash rate still sitting at 3.60%, the same as
Winter crop harvest expectations state by state for season 2025-26 season
Across all states growers are expected to harvest 62 million tonnes of grain in the winter season 2025-26 to bank the third-highest harvest on record
Cotton planting is underway with above average harvest expected
Cotton growers are tipped to plant down nearly 400,000 hectares with expectations of a bumper crop from the 2025-26 season Plantings across cotton growing regions
John Deere initiates Harvest Profit program for tighter control
The Harvest Profit program is now available from John Deere and can be used as a powerful cost and profit tracking tool ready for this
Vegetable industry compliance burden tops $200 million as growers consider quitting
While fruit growers are the leading lights for increased production and export growth their vegetable growing cousins are finding it much tougher going Research released
Spicy cash crop options open up for first time following successful trials
Farmers seeking cash crop alternatives may well find what they need from the results of trials currently underway with sesame kalonji and fennel Efforts to
MagrowTec easy to fit system boosts spray productivity
How a potato farmer improved efficiency by one-third with MagrowTec magnetic-assist spraying technology A family-run farm, growing a wide range of crops including potatoes, onions,
Farms held in self-managed super funds get a reprieve of sorts
Labor takes unrealised capital gains off the table but still retains its steadfast cash grab from self-managed super funds worth more than $3 million There
Elders acquisition of Delta Ag moves ahead minus six stores
The Elders $475 million acquisition of Delta Ag shares is moving ahead following a final nod from the ACCC albeit with the divestment of six
Les Young thoroughbred horse industry scholarship awarded
This thoroughbred industry scholarship award for 2025 has set the recipient overseas and on track for future local industry leadership Miriam Drinnan’s vision for a
Weather it Together is a unified effort to embrace positive wellbeing
A campaign has been launched to encourage farmers to collectively take care of themselves and each other through tougher than expected seasons Weather it Together
Converting farms to Bioenergy fuel could be a $10 billion cost saving
The first Bioenergy feedstock strategy to convert farms to a carbon fuel economy could unlock $10 billion is starting to take shape The Federal Government
New Holland T7 Methane Power CNG tractor starts factory production
Biogas as a power source for farms has become a reality with the release of New Holland’s T7.270 Methane Power CNG tractor across Europe Catch
Kubota unmanned hydrogen fuelled tractor incorporates many firsts
The tractor is designed to operate without an onboard operator replaced instead with remote control and autonomous driving The autonomous tractor Kubota is expecting to
Nokian smart tyre technology is the ideal load sensing assistant
Nokian Tyres wins prestigious Innovation Award for next-generation smart tyre technology Intuitu 2.0 Smart Pressure Assistant Nokian Tyres Intuitu 2.0 Smart Pressure Assistant developed for
John Deere Grease Oil and Lubricants add to contractors success
After 250,000 hours this farmer contractor proved the value for money savings in running costs using John Deere lubricants and oil Farmer and contractor, Richard
New Holland adds Electro Command transmission to PowerStar Series
The PowerStar tractor Series from New Holland grows with the addition of two electro command models that offer high utility power levels In a year
Case IH Optum tractors take the lead with a 3 metre width option
Case IH Optum tractors now have added appeal to Controlled Traffic Farming with the factory build option of a 3 metre centre This factory-supported set-up
Steiger 785 Quadtrac special edition tractor evokes blast from past
Case IH has been quick to unveil a special edition Steiger 785 Quadtrac that was only launched worldwide in the US last month in a
Beef exports are at record-breaking levels and rising
Beef producers are flat out keeping up with the high demand for Aussie beef with many world markets clambering for our product A combination of
Agbot digital monitor helps you stay in control of tank levels
Agbot eliminates checking remote locations as it sends alerts when there is a low level in tanks and eliminates the need for manual checks The
Murdoch University veterinary school to undergo a $100 million rebuild
A $100 million gift from Ted Powell will fund a transformational and expanded veterinary training and research facility at Murdoch Murdoch University’s iconic veterinary school
Beef ban on US imports into Australia is lifted
The ban on US beef coming into Australia set in 2019 due to mad cow disease concerns has been overturned with shipments able to resume
Livestock producers in positive position as prices tipped to rise
Income from livestock produce holds steady at $40 billion for season 2025-26 as world demand gets a taste for Aussie beef Local producers are coming
NDE FS1400D offers a big stock feeding capacity
The big capacity NDE FS1400D feed mixer has 40.3 cubic metres of product to get around more stock and cut back on time before a
On-Farm Field Days launched by the Regional Impact Groups
To move to more on-farm Field Days hastens as the Holistic Management Co-op is hosting eight events during October and November A trend to host
TropAg conference offers a Pacific region perspective on food security
The TropAg 2025 Conference will be held from 11 to 13 November 2025 at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane The Pacific region can
Boolah Farm Field Day hosts successful farm trial results
With results of 19 current farm trials backed up with the chance to engage with farm experts the Boolah Field Day is the network format
Cattle Australia Young Beef Judges national title won by Tasmania
Candina Crowden 21 from Burnie wins Young Beef Judges national title ahead of Matilda Sullivan 16 from Barnawatha Victoria The best young beef cattle judges,
Beef Australia has a winning team in place for Beef2027
Beef Australia is planning well in advance for their premier event Beef2027 with the highly experienced team now calling for tenders Beef Australia is planning
Mountain Cattlemen celebrate tradition at Annual get together
High country spirit is displayed during a lively three-day festival celebrating heritage and horsemanship from 17 to 19 October 2025 The high country will come
Cry of the Koala bush ballad is about saving a species
Singer songwriter Andy Penkow has turned his attention to saving more Koalas and stabilising their existence in conjunction with the Australian Koala Foundation Four-time CMAA
Tasmanian Tiger supporters make resurrection bid
It was a genius move to call the dog-like animal Thylacine a Tasmanian Tiger as it captured imaginations worldwide when learnt a Tiger was about
Brush footed trapdoor spider fossil a major find in central NSW
This is the first fossil from the brush footed trapdoor spider family ever found and it five times bigger than any living relative Be still,
Monash University to design a mobile CT scanner for rural patients
A joint venture between local tech and Johns Hopkins University in the US will bring vital resources to rural patients Monash University will lead the design of a first-of-its-kind mobile
Plastic waste reduction becomes a global challenge
CSIRO and DFAT are hosting global Demo Days where entrepreneurs will tackle plastic waste problems head-on and present solutions to lessen damage to our ecosystem Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO,
Plastic pollution along our coastlines drops by more than a third
With a decrease of 39% in waste along our coastline waste watchers can openly declare they are winning the plastic pollution battle Plastic pollution littering Australian coastlines has dropped by
National study suggests new vaccine is needed to prevent childhood pneumonia
Vaccine-resistant pneumonia has increased since a vaccine targeting 13 serotypes of the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria was introduced into the Australian routine childhood immunisation program. The current vaccine against bacterial pneumonia
Marine experts welcome global resolution to save whales from plastic peril
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has welcomed news that a resolution calling for greater collaboration to save whales from plastic pollution was adopted by consensus at the 68th meeting
Food prices to climb under cost of living crisis according to The Nationals
The Nationals leader David Littleproud says not all of Australia’s high food prices are caused by natural disasters – they’re also man-made by Labor scrapping the Ag Visa, which has fuelled
Telco complaints increasing with mobile problems and financial stress rising according to annual report
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) received 57,592 complaints in FY 2024–25, an increase of 1.6 per cent from the previous
Labor backflip on SMSF farm tax grab is a win for farmers according to The Nationals
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said farmers have had an enormous win, after Labor retreated on its poorly conceived,
Rabo Community Hub Program announced 12 rural community hubs to receive $10k to improve facilities
Twelve rural community hubs across Australia have been selected to receive $10,000 each to upgrade their facilities, as the recipients
Andrew MacPherson to be appointed CEO of Teys beef processing business
Cargill has announced that it will appoint Andrew MacPherson as the future Chief Executive Officer of Teys, an entity that
Federal officials face hostile Senate estimates grilling over the funniest of fruit import plan
Bananas have long been the butt of many jokes, but the Shadow Minister for Northern Australia and Resources, Senator Susan
Deforestation can cause an eightfold increase in flood events according to forest fires report
The chance of large-scale flooding in a specific catchment area can increase by as much as 700% if widespread deforestation
More than one in four consumers believes it is okay to steal according to a shocking retail theft report
Not enough is being done to deter rogue shoppers from continuing their habit of dishonesty and violence. A report by Monash