Wet winter forces growers onto disease alert this season
A wetter-than-average start to the winter cropping season has become a double-edged sword for grain growers Experts
Carbon rich fertile soils created from organic nitrogen is getting closer
Crop production around the world struggles with declining soil health and it is taking some innovative solutions from local researchers
AGI SureTrack BinManager will maintain grain at maximum value
Once the crop is harvested the biggest challenge faced by growers with on-farm storage is to make sure the grain
Waikato milking systems moves into cow collar health monitoring
CowTRAQ collars offers early detection of health issues and intensive monitoring of transition cows and post-treatment recovery Better known for
First sustainability linked loan for Agriculture designated for CBA customer
Leading beef producer Stockyard wanted something different from its funding partner and found just that with a loan with reduced
John Deere sets a new benchmark by offering JDLink access for free
John Deere has reset its policy to offer valuable connectivity and on-farm data collection for free through its JDLink network
Young farmer challenges help to keep the kids on the farm
More successful regions have receive local show funding to help promote agriculture through young farmer challenges It is often argued
John Deere CP770 Cotton Picker and CS770 Stripper grab attention
Cotton growers now have access to the most productive harvesters ever built with the launch of the CP770 Cotton Picker and CS770 Cotton Stripper by
Trelleborg teams up with John Deere and Lemken to hold a joint paddock demo
Some of the world’s best known agricultural equipment manufacturers impressed with a combined demonstration that showed how far tyre technology has improved furrow drawn implement
Billions of honey bees kick off the start of pollination season
The almond flowering season has burst into full bloom with flowers being cross-pollinated by billions of honey bees moving pollen throughout the orchards Billions of
The total cost of farm pests and invasive species tops $390 billion
With that cost likely to rise unless better investments, reporting and coordinated interventions are introduced In just the last 60 years alone, deliberately or accidentally
Reprofiling grain paddocks is leading to increased crop production
Growers investing in their grain paddocks by levelling and reshaping for water capture or run-off are realising increased returns from production gains Growers and contractors
Instant tax write-offs on specials you can’t miss
Here are the best buy deals currently on offer. But be quick as once current floor stock is sold, the deals end.
Climate change costing farmers $29,000 per farm each year report reveals
A recent report has examined the effects of current and possible future changes in climate on the profitability of local
Common wheat disease Strobilurin resistance in Septoria tritici blotch confirmed in SA
Wheat growers are being urged to monitor the effectiveness of fungicides this season after the common wheat disease, Septoria tritici
AEGIC opens up Indonesia-Australia trade catalyst for increased exports
AEGIC welcomes the establishment of Katalis, a new economic co-operation hub between Indonesia and Australia which will help drive grain trade
Indigenous Rangers celebrated on World Ranger Day as a way of thanks
On World Ranger Day we are celebrating the significant contribution our Indigenous Rangers make in protecting Australia from exotic pests
Growers urged to check crops for mouse damage and consider baiting
Western Australian grain growers are being urged to ‘walk through paddocks’ to check for mouse activity and crop damage to
Future Drought Fund opens grants for $34.2 million to deliver more resilience
Expressions of interest are invited for projects to manage and prepare for the impacts of drought through the Australian Government’s
Fish size study shows benefits of marine sanctuaries according to AMCS
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) says a study released today by researchers at the University of Western Australia (UWA)
John Deere CP770 Cotton Picker and CS770 Stripper grab attention
Cotton growers now have access to the most productive harvesters ever built with the launch of the CP770 Cotton Picker and CS770 Cotton Stripper by
Wet winter forces growers onto disease alert this season
A wetter-than-average start to the winter cropping season has become a double-edged sword for grain growers Experts from agronomists ranks are warning of an increased
Billions of honey bees kick off the start of pollination season
The almond flowering season has burst into full bloom with flowers being cross-pollinated by billions of honey bees moving pollen throughout the orchards Billions of
Carbon rich fertile soils created from organic nitrogen is getting closer
Crop production around the world struggles with declining soil health and it is taking some innovative solutions from local researchers to correct that situation Local
AGI SureTrack BinManager will maintain grain at maximum value
Once the crop is harvested the biggest challenge faced by growers with on-farm storage is to make sure the grain is kept in top condition
Hardi GEOSELECT has been launched and it changes everything you know about spraying
With the trend to saving thousands of dollars by selective spraying Hardi GEOSELECT is offering an approach that claims to reduce chemical bills by 90%
First sustainability linked loan for Agriculture designated for CBA customer
Leading beef producer Stockyard wanted something different from its funding partner and found just that with a loan with reduced interest Stockyard Group is a
Stockboss steel fencing posts can stand up to corrosive soils
Experienced fencers use the term difficult soils to describe acidic, saline and alkaline elements that can corrode steel posts at a quick rate – but
WMI Feeders expands its range of locally built hay and silage feeders
High-quality and low-maintenance, WMI feeders are easy to use and built tough for local conditions
Gallagher will relaunch eShepherd virtual fencing following the product takeover
Rotational grazing when and where you want it without the cost of any permanent fencing is the concept Gallagher has purchased with eShepherd
Rabobank Young Beef Ambassador 2021 is Ryan Olive from Raglan Station
Third-generation Brahman breeder Ryan Olive has been recognised as a trailblazer in the beef industry being named 2021 Rabobank Young Beef Ambassador at Beef Australia
ANZ commodity report cautiously optimist for wool exports
Wool prices have begun to recover but there are still big market challenges facing wool growers
Trelleborg teams up with John Deere and Lemken to hold a joint paddock demo
Some of the world’s best known agricultural equipment manufacturers impressed with a combined demonstration that showed how far tyre technology has improved furrow drawn implement
Reprofiling grain paddocks is leading to increased crop production
Growers investing in their grain paddocks by levelling and reshaping for water capture or run-off are realising increased returns from production gains Growers and contractors
Kubota Spring Catalogue 2021 has some mighty good buys
Kubota spring catalogue 2021 will prepare you for everything you will possibly need for working on the land Apart from supplying some of the best
John Deere 9R 590 tractor from the powerful 9 Series was too enticing to pass up
AgTrac Services is a high powered contracting outfit that has become expert in putting together a fleet of models that has ensured it always has
CNH makes a US$2.1 billion bid to control the future of autonomous farm vehicles
With CNH Industrial’s US$2.1 billion bid to take over Raven Industries it places the farming giant in a position to take the lead in autonomous farm vehicle manufacture
Commander Ag-Quip offers an all-Australian build dedicated to serving local farmers
Commander Ag-Quip products include grain augers, field bins, stockyards, shearing shed fit outs, feedout bins, grain feeders and more
The total cost of farm pests and invasive species tops $390 billion
With that cost likely to rise unless better investments, reporting and coordinated interventions are introduced In just the last 60 years alone, deliberately or accidentally
John Deere sets a new benchmark by offering JDLink access for free
John Deere has reset its policy to offer valuable connectivity and on-farm data collection for free through its JDLink network Local farmers will benefit from
Case IH launch massive television blitz all about nothing
Case IH marketers have taken a leaf out of the popular sitcom Seinfeld, a show that made it big on every corner of the globe
John Deere says technicians are the key to unlocking rural industries’ potential
John Deere has highlighted the critical role technicians will play in agriculture performing to its full potential and has opened up positions within its organisation
UK trade deal barrels farm produce towards a possible $100 billion by 2030
With farmgate produce value peaking at a record breaking $66.3 billion in the 2020-21 season and a lucrative UK market begging for our produce the target of $100 billion of farm produce by 2030 can be met
Farmer confidence at an all-time high on the back of boosted incomes
Australian farmgate production is on track to reach a record-breaking $66.3 billion this year
Young farmer challenges help to keep the kids on the farm
More successful regions have receive local show funding to help promote agriculture through young farmer challenges It is often argued that isolation is one of
Young Judges line up to compete in selecting the finest Merino Fleece
The nation’s finest young fleece judges will be in red hot competition to prove they know Merino strands the best Seven finalists will come from
Henty Machinery Field Days is set to push through bamboo curtain
Henty MFD has re-affirmed its commitment to hold its 2021 Field days as planned in 2021 with renewed COVID-19 safety restrictions in place Following the
Agquip field days takes a massive hit with the 2021 event cancelled
It’s two times unlucky COVID-19 victim status for Agquip Field days as organisers cancel the event scheduled for August 17 to 19 2021 Farmers pockets
Young judges for the meat sheep breeds competition gear up for national final
Seven national finalists will face off at EKKA to compete in the prestigious annual meat sheep young judges competition The competition brings together the best
Mudgee Small Farm field days cut and run as COVID-19 hits
But the good news – the event is only postponed from its regular mid-July time slot to be in full flight to accept visitors on
The Invasive Species Council says Federal intervention needed to protect Kosciuszko
The Invasive Species Council has reported federal environment minister Sussan Ley has written to her NSW counterpart about her intention to use national environmental law
Queensland State Budget does not have enough substance says the QFF
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and industry members are underwhelmed by the 2021-22 State Budget which appears to be all style and not enough substance.
Southern Forest Irrigation Scheme won’t work says former Director General
Kim Taylor is the former Director General of the Department of Water in Western Australia and gives his reasons why he believes the scheme will
WA Farmers livestock welcomes inquiry into food labelling by the Senate
WA Farmers supports the Australian red meat and livestock industry position for minimum regulated standards that prohibit the use of plant protein descriptors that contain any reference to animal flesh
HydroREC joins Australian Smart Energy Council Zero Carbon Certification Scheme
Smart Trade Networks (STN) congratulates HydroREC for becoming a founding partner of the Zero Carbon Certification Scheme pioneered by the Smart Energy Council and Hydrogen Australia to establish Australia as
Ag Visa will allow workers to enter from 10 countries across South east Asia
AUSVEG, the peak industry body for the Australian vegetable industry, has welcomed the announcement that the Federal Government will make a new agriculture work visa available to all 10 countries
Fish size study shows benefits of marine sanctuaries according to AMCS
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) says a study released today by researchers at the University of Western Australia (UWA) shows that larger fishes can be found in Australia’s no-take
Earth Overshoot Day five months earlier than we can scale the resources of the planet
Maybe, Earth Overshoot Day is a term you are not familiar with. It marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what
NSW farmers find an issue with landholder uncertainty over gas exploration
NSW Farmers says the organisation is extremely disappointed with the NSW Government’s decision to identify the Liverpool Plains as appropriate for gas exploration. Today the NSW Government released its Future
Climate change costing farmers $29,000 per farm each year report reveals
A recent report has examined the effects of current and possible future changes in climate on the profitability of local
Common wheat disease Strobilurin resistance in Septoria tritici blotch confirmed in SA
Wheat growers are being urged to monitor the effectiveness of fungicides this season after the common wheat disease, Septoria tritici
AEGIC opens up Indonesia-Australia trade catalyst for increased exports
AEGIC welcomes the establishment of Katalis, a new economic co-operation hub between Indonesia and Australia which will help drive grain trade
Indigenous Rangers celebrated on World Ranger Day as a way of thanks
On World Ranger Day we are celebrating the significant contribution our Indigenous Rangers make in protecting Australia from exotic pests
Growers urged to check crops for mouse damage and consider baiting
Western Australian grain growers are being urged to ‘walk through paddocks’ to check for mouse activity and crop damage to
Future Drought Fund opens grants for $34.2 million to deliver more resilience
Expressions of interest are invited for projects to manage and prepare for the impacts of drought through the Australian Government’s
Fish size study shows benefits of marine sanctuaries according to AMCS
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) says a study released today by researchers at the University of Western Australia (UWA)