Paraquat and Diquat herbicide use keeps green light for now
The APVMA has chosen to allow farmers to apply Paraquat and Diquat herbicide but with added precautions
Fertiliser price points are dropping in some world markets
It’s difficult for industry watchers to predict but fertiliser prices have dropped in Brazil US/NOLA and the Baltic region where
AusCut releases TruTill and arms you with everything you need for tillage
Everything you have ever wanted to do with tillage operations has just been made much simpler with the release of
Nissan Patrol V8 makes last stand as assembly ceases
It’s the last chance to own a piece of motoring wagon history as the final orders for Nissan V8 engine
KIOTI reveals a mini excavator it intends to offer farmers
The KIOTI MX Series of mini excavators includes three models ideal for small operations working in the 3.5 to 5.7-tonne
John Deere technicians battle it out for top Awards in 2026
Check out the contenders for the highly prized John Deere Technician of the Year Awards for 2026 as you might
SpaceX share listing elevates Elon Musk to trillionaire status
Elon Musk has officially become the world’s first trillionaire following the SpaceX Nasdaq listing – on paper at least For
Bourgault releases next-generation PLDX advanced seeding opener
The just released Bourgault ParaLink dual Xtreme opener is designed for better placement in rough and uneven planting condition Bourgault Australia has released a highly
Case IH updates Axial-Flow 160 Series with operator advantages
Factory fit Improvements include Dual Pro 1200 displays with improve control and visibility and upgraded grain handling and feeder options Case IH has introduced significant
Midwest EOFY offer on leading draper fronts is worth catching
Locally made harvest fronts are at a reduced price for a short time in an end-of-financial-year sale at Midwest Fabrication The EOFY sale at Midwest
Norweld Ute trays are first choice to support daily farm operations
Norweld Ute trays have become the most practical solution for farmers looking to stay organised and work more efficiently On farms and all types of
El Niño officially declared by The Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau has declared an El Niño event will be active during winter season 2026-27 with outcome still under a close watch Usually very conservative,
Season 2025-26 worked its way into the record books with the highest farmgate value on record at $101.4 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,
Post Offices will be subject to mass closures according to the Coalition as they pursue a Senate inquiry
Following today’s revelations about Australia Post’s secret plan to rationalise its metropolitan outlets, Senator Sarah Henderson says the Federal Government
Kylie Porter steps up to the CEO role with the Queensland Farmers Federation
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has announced the appointment of Kylie Porter as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). QFF President
Deadly H5 bird flu virus detected here for the first time
The discovery of the H5 bird flu virus in a dead migratory bird on a remote Western Australian beach east
Over the Farm Gate grants get another $400,000 for drought and bushfire support
An additional $400,000 is now available through the Look Over the Farm Gate program to support farmers in drought and
NSW Government takes over management of the Rural Fire Service
The NSW Government has advised that from 1 July 2027, it will take over ownership and responsibility of the NSW
Queensland farmers outline key priorities for agriculture ahead of State Budget
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and its peak body members, CANEGROWERS, Cotton Australia, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, eastAUSmilk and
Almarai prize for Food Security Research in Dryland Regions is valued at US$500,000 with entries now open
The Almarai Prize has officially opened, calling on leading research institutions, distinguished scientists, and global experts to nominate pioneering research
Reserve Bank faced with runaway inflation from USA ISRAEL attack on Iran takes the high road to cut off further consumer spending
The Reserve Bank (RBA), in the face of a likely harsh Federal budget just one week away, has shown true
Driving Scholarships for women now open for applications but act quickly
Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) is now accepting applications for the next round of Driving the Difference scholarships. These scholarships
Case IH updates Axial-Flow 160 Series with operator advantages
Factory fit Improvements include Dual Pro 1200 displays with improve control and visibility and upgraded grain handling and feeder options Case IH has introduced significant
El Niño officially declared by The Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau has declared an El Niño event will be active during winter season 2026-27 with outcome still under a close watch Usually very conservative,
Bourgault releases next-generation PLDX advanced seeding opener
The just released Bourgault ParaLink dual Xtreme opener is designed for better placement in rough and uneven planting condition Bourgault Australia has released a highly
Organic horticulture farming adopts a 10 year roadmap for growth
The organic horticulture sector unites behind a strengthened approach to grow fully certified in a major growth phase In a major expansion, representatives of the
Winter crop plantings for 2026-27 hit left right and centre
Even faced with outrageous increases in fuel and fertiliser costs growers found it hard to give up their expansion plans and buckled down on a
Midwest has an end of financial year harvester front sale you cannot miss
Now is the time to order the most successful Aussie-made harvest front in time for next season with their special EOFY promotion Take advantage of
Paraquat and Diquat herbicide use keeps green light for now
The APVMA has chosen to allow farmers to apply Paraquat and Diquat herbicide but with added precautions The continued use of herbicides paraquat and diquat
Norweld Ute trays are first choice to support daily farm operations
Norweld Ute trays have become the most practical solution for farmers looking to stay organised and work more efficiently On farms and all types of
Fertiliser price points are dropping in some world markets
It’s difficult for industry watchers to predict but fertiliser prices have dropped in Brazil US/NOLA and the Baltic region where demand is subdued For our
Nissan Patrol V8 makes last stand as assembly ceases
It’s the last chance to own a piece of motoring wagon history as the final orders for Nissan V8 engine models end in August It’s
SpaceX share listing elevates Elon Musk to trillionaire status
Elon Musk has officially become the world’s first trillionaire following the SpaceX Nasdaq listing – on paper at least For whatever reason, luck of the
El Niño severe weather event called by US experts
With the Pacific Ocean warming rapidly US weather experts advise farmers to take precautionary measures The financial pressure of paying more for everything, diesel
Midwest EOFY offer on leading draper fronts is worth catching
Locally made harvest fronts are at a reduced price for a short time in an end-of-financial-year sale at Midwest Fabrication The EOFY sale at Midwest
AusCut releases TruTill and arms you with everything you need for tillage
Everything you have ever wanted to do with tillage operations has just been made much simpler with the release of TruTill For three generations, AusCut
KIOTI reveals a mini excavator it intends to offer farmers
The KIOTI MX Series of mini excavators includes three models ideal for small operations working in the 3.5 to 5.7-tonne category KIOTI continues its thrust
CNH telematics available in two retrofit modems
CNH is offering entry-level aftermarket telematic modems that are ideal to connect older or mixed-fleet equipment Operators running older models that want to connect their
McDougall Certified transform old farm equipment into as new condition
McDougall Certified restoration and refurbishment services are breathing life back into old equipment at a fraction of the new price Revitalise your farm machinery without
Kimberley Ag expands dealer operation in Broome
Kimberley Agricultural Supplies has lifted its focus from a servicing agent for CNH to become a full flight Case IH and New Holland dealership Case
Livestock value will play a major role in 2026-27 season
Coming off a record result last year the value of livestock is still forecast at high levels for the 2026-27 season Livestock producers played a
Beef production continues in race to all-time record levels
Strong global demand keeps Aussie beef producers in race to record numbers with prices holding firm despite expanded production We’ll take whatever volume of beef
Vytelle appoints Alastair Rayner to fast track genetics for cattle producers
Alastair Rayner joins Vytelle to work with cattle producers seeking to fast-track genetic gain through data-driven reproductive technology Vytelle has moved to reinforce its focus
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
Live sheep export trade ban assistance grants falling short
Live export sheep farmers impacted by the ban are now finding that many losing their total income will not get a cent from the phase-out
Cattle stations in the Northern Territory evaluate virtual fencing
Latest research takes a look at how mass production cattle herds in the NT could save substantially by switching to virtual fencing Cattle producers in
JAGRI Tokyo 2026 opens Japan’s agricultural market to the world
Japan trade exhibition sheds light on how an older farm workforce can switch to full automation and keep the farm running longer J-AGRI Tokyo farm
Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo pulled in a big crowd
It was fitting the tenth anniversary Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo held in 2026 catered for a record breaking attendance The crowd poured in as
Dowerin Machinery Field Days is the powerhouse event in the west
A two-day program in 2026 cements the Dowerin Machinery Field Days as the leading event for farming and regional communities in Western Australia Dowerin Machinery
Farm World sets the scene for major events in 2026
For farmers Farm World is the chance to take a look at all the models coming up for the season and for visitors its where
Hort Connections 2026 is gearing up at Adelaide venue
The southern hemisphere’s biggest horticulture conference will take place in Adelaide SA and most industry participants will be in attendance Australia and New Zealand’s premier
Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo will keep you fully informed
Join main industry participants who will be in attendance at the 2026 Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo to see the latest releases and active demos
Artemis II record setting moon flight returns safely to Earth
NASA has successfully navigated four astronauts on longest space journey to date with view clear of dark side of the moon The first astronauts to
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
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
Cosmic position impacts how galaxy real estate develops
Changes in how the galaxy looks and reacts have been revealed in the 10-year Deep Extragalactic Visible Legacy Survey that mapped the landscape A team of astronomers from the International
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
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 Golden Guitar nominee Andy Penkow has dedicated
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
Post Offices will be subject to mass closures according to the Coalition as they pursue a Senate inquiry
Following today’s revelations about Australia Post’s secret plan to rationalise its metropolitan outlets, Senator Sarah Henderson says the Federal Government
Kylie Porter steps up to the CEO role with the Queensland Farmers Federation
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has announced the appointment of Kylie Porter as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). QFF President
Deadly H5 bird flu virus detected here for the first time
The discovery of the H5 bird flu virus in a dead migratory bird on a remote Western Australian beach east
Over the Farm Gate grants get another $400,000 for drought and bushfire support
An additional $400,000 is now available through the Look Over the Farm Gate program to support farmers in drought and
NSW Government takes over management of the Rural Fire Service
The NSW Government has advised that from 1 July 2027, it will take over ownership and responsibility of the NSW
Queensland farmers outline key priorities for agriculture ahead of State Budget
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and its peak body members, CANEGROWERS, Cotton Australia, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, eastAUSmilk and
Almarai prize for Food Security Research in Dryland Regions is valued at US$500,000 with entries now open
The Almarai Prize has officially opened, calling on leading research institutions, distinguished scientists, and global experts to nominate pioneering research