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AUSVEG supports National Biosecurity Strategy as a positive step in protecting our industry

AUSVEG is the national peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers and represents over 3,500 producers

Mount Isa Mines Rodeo with the Indigenous Rodeo Championships will be a cracker

There will be a record number of riders to provide thrills and spills on the arena and then at night

Wandin Silvan Field Days well prepared for a back to normal event in 2022

The Yarra valley will storm to life and welcome visitors from all parts of the country when it opens its

National weed management event for controlling weeds planned for Mildura

For the first time the premier event to help grain growers control weeds – WeedSmart Week – will be held in Mildura

Rabobank breaks down the June 2022 quarterly CPI figures as food price inflation climbs

Rabobank relays how there has been an increase across the grocery basket with prices rising for dairy, meat, fruit and

Varroa pesticide promises to be honey bee safe as part of $61 million pollination research

Aussie scientists are working on a world-first hormone based pesticide to destroy Varroa mite claimed to be completely bee friendly

KUHN continues as a leading innovator in precision spreading for over 20 years

KUHN Farm Machinery led a revolution in the fertiliser industry with the introduction of its EMC technology and today offers

John Deere Service Technician of the Year a Harvester specialists

Women were highly represented at the second annual John Deere Technician Awards and claimed the top prize Jaymee Ireland, a qualified technician eager to see

John Deere 9500 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester launched during milestone year

John Deere celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 9000 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvester (SPFH) with the release of the 9500 SPFH in August 2022 The

Grain growers may have a way to mitigate frost damage if in season research pays off

A novel in-season approach currently underway may be the answer for growers to avoid frost damage losses A research project is currently underway to help

Bourgault Paralink coulter drills can be built to suit your unique seeding situation

As you would expect from the most advanced disc seeder with the widest range of industry options Bourgault offer two styles of openers with a

Foot-and-mouth disease is a threat that demands more action for producers

If you are watching the current FMD threat and think your view is playing in slow motion – it isn’t – it’s the lack of

Briefs

Winter harvest upgrades and 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.

CBA announces new interest rates in response to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision August 2022

Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) cash rate decision, on 02 August 2022, CBA will increase home loan variable

Upbeat end as diggers dealers head into interesting times 

In more ways than one, the third and final day of this year’s Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie

Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum is all about turning up some new gold from pit to Super Underground 

Based on conversations in the pubs around Kalgoorlie last night, a lot of delegates kicked goals on the first day

Victorian government stumps up $10 million for Waste to Energy – Bioenergy Fund for eligible organisations with an election looming

The new $10 million Waste to Energy – Bioenergy Fund gives commercial and industrial organisations across a wide range of

Climate damage costing Queensland farmers says Farmers for Climate Action

Farmers for Climate Action notes Deloitte has measured the cost of the deadly, climate-driven Queensland floods at $7.7 billion. Farmers

Stronger biosecurity powers at international airports as the Commonwealth Government establishes Biosecurity Response Zones

The Commonwealth Government has taken further measuresat international airports, in response to the Indonesian outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease

Curtin University expert asks if enough is being done to avert the Foot-and-mouth threat to our meat and milk supply

Despite reassurances from the State Government, concern is growing around the potential impact of foot-and-mouth disease on farmers and the

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Cropping

AUSVEG supports National Biosecurity Strategy as a positive step in protecting our industry

AUSVEG is the national peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers and represents over 3,500 producers with farmgate production worth $4.9 billion in value

John Deere 9500 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester launched during milestone year

John Deere celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 9000 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvester (SPFH) with the release of the 9500 SPFH in August 2022 The

Bourgault Paralink coulter drills can be built to suit your unique seeding situation

As you would expect from the most advanced disc seeder with the widest range of industry options Bourgault offer two styles of openers with a

Commander Ag-Quip serves local farmers with leading grain augers field bin and silos

This all-Australian built range includes grain augers, field bins, stockyards, shearing shed fit outs, feedout bins, grain feeders and custom builds This local manufacturer already

John Deere CP770 Cotton pickers are part of Top End harvest milestone

Cotton growing is taking off in the Northern Territory and this budding industry has the backing of the latest release John Deere CP770 Cotton pickers

HARDI Saritor 7000 Mallee Edition is set loose to grab extra market share

HARDI made no secret that its Saritor 7000 Mallee Edition spray launch was an important milestone in local SP spray design and you could miss

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Livestock

Foot-and-mouth disease is a threat that demands more action for producers

If you are watching the current FMD threat and think your view is playing in slow motion – it isn’t – it’s the lack of

Cobber Challenge Relay working dog teams set to compete in inaugural event

There are 12 teams of farm dogs that will compete in the Cobber Challenge Relay from across Australia and New Zealand to win the title

Sheep numbers and sheepmeat production is expected to increase even further

Sheep producers are in a strong position due to a larger flock and strong demand from the US and other export markets Sheepmeat production is

Cattle numbers provide basis for beef production to rise in the second half of 2022

Consumer demand is expected to remain firm, while restocker demand is strong but overall cattle prices could marginally ease in second term of 2022 Local

Wool supply is set to rise as the national flock increases to 70 million head

With increased supply of wool and steady demand it is expected the best news on price is for it to hold steady With sheep flock

AusMix TMR feed mixers built strong with major input from Aussie farmers

AusMix feed mixers built heavy duty in Australia to handle the harshest conditions are proving highly effective for high fibre and high grain rations The

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Machinery

KUHN continues as a leading innovator in precision spreading for over 20 years

KUHN Farm Machinery led a revolution in the fertiliser industry with the introduction of its EMC technology and today offers the most extensive model range

BKT tyres for sprayers shows just how far specialist rubber technology has evolved

For sprayers to work at their optimum the right tyre choice can help the operators get the results required whether at top speed or on

John Deere 5M Series tractors are upgrading to a more powerful line of utility models

John Deere is offering updated 5M Series tractors that can perform at a level greater than local operators would expect in a utility model It

Dieci telehandlers for farm industry specific applications proving popular

Dieci has a specially designed telehandler for farmers working with poultry, cotton, piggeries and Haymaking along with specialty attachments Manufactured in Italy and engineered locally

Massey Ferguson reaches a 175-Year milestone of tractor innovation

The most iconic badge in tractors Massey Ferguson marks its 175 year anniversary with renewed dedication to farmer-focused tractor models AGCO is a global leader

SDLG LG946L wheel loader highly prized on Normandy Station

An SDLG LG946L wheel loader has been an ideal addition to this busy mixed farming operation for jobbing around the property along with CJD Equipment’s

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Agribusiness

John Deere Service Technician of the Year a Harvester specialists

Women were highly represented at the second annual John Deere Technician Awards and claimed the top prize Jaymee Ireland, a qualified technician eager to see

Rabobank breaks down the June 2022 quarterly CPI figures as food price inflation climbs

Rabobank relays how there has been an increase across the grocery basket with prices rising for dairy, meat, fruit and vegetables and bread The latest

Kubota will spend $3.2bn to build tractor and excavator plants in the US and India

Kubota dealers worldwide simply need more stock to sell and the only option is to build new factories costing 300 billion yen (AU$3.2 billion) The

Safe farms and strong family health comes to fore in farm safety week

We are in Farm Safety Awareness Week so please take extra care and alert others that are less experienced around farm sheds yards and paddocks

A look at what lies in wait for second half of year for farming income

The experts have given their predictions on likely outcomes for grain growers and livestock producers for the second half of 2022 in a just released

Brandt completes Wickham Flower acquisition and has the backing to add more

The money has gone through on the Wickham Flower buyout and its gives Brandt 23 John Deere dealership yards with the plan for many more

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Field Days & Exhibitions

Mount Isa Mines Rodeo with the Indigenous Rodeo Championships will be a cracker

There will be a record number of riders to provide thrills and spills on the arena and then at night Guy Sebastian and Baker Boy

Wandin Silvan Field Days well prepared for a back to normal event in 2022

The Yarra valley will storm to life and welcome visitors from all parts of the country when it opens its gates on 14 and 15

National weed management event for controlling weeds planned for Mildura

For the first time the premier event to help grain growers control weeds – WeedSmart Week – will be held in Mildura running from 30 August to

Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo is one to mark in your calendar for 2023

Successful events for selling equipment and drawing big crowds are few and far between and that’s why it’s time to start marking down the best

EIMA International 2022 is making a return for the release of latest farm equipment

The Bologna Fiera in Italy is the venue that marks the 45th edition of EIMA the world exhibition of equipment and components for agriculture from

Cotton Conference 2022 geared up for a Gold Coast spectacular

Around 100 exhibitors will provide critical information and a networking opportunity during the Cotton conference to be held from 16 to 18 August The Australian

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Opinion

Earth Overshoot Day edges even earlier as we use up more natural resources than we renew

An expanding population and consumption suggests we will require the capacity of almost two earths to meet our level of demand by 2030 Sustainable Population

State of the Environment report a harsh reality most will want to avoid

An environmental report prepared when the Morrison government was in power was deemed simply too harsh to be released says current federal government This is

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

Eureka Prizes finalists announced for 2022 from an array of our top research minds 

The Australian Museum Eureka prizes will be awarded for evolutionary research into sustainable food production, antimicrobial resistance and the future of AI The Australian Museum (AM) has today announced the 45 finalists

Centre for Invasive Species Solutions says its time to address threatened species

The release of the State of the Environment Report indicates it’s time to double down on pests and weeds says Centre for Invasive Species Solutions The ongoing survival of Australia’s

Farmers for Climate Action say we are working from a low scorecard

The dire environmental scorecard reflects climate impacts experienced by farmers on the land that are members of Farmers for Climate Action The 2021 State of the Environment report released this

Briefs

Upbeat end as diggers dealers head into interesting times 

In more ways than one, the third and final day of this year’s Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie epitomised the adaptability of the industry it serves. Forecasts of

Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum is all about turning up some new gold from pit to Super Underground 

Based on conversations in the pubs around Kalgoorlie last night, a lot of delegates kicked goals on the first day at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum. Combined, possibly as

Climate damage costing Queensland farmers says Farmers for Climate Action

Farmers for Climate Action notes Deloitte has measured the cost of the deadly, climate-driven Queensland floods at $7.7 billion. Farmers for Climate Action CEO Dr Fiona Davis said the cost

Briefs

CBA announces new interest rates in response to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision August 2022

Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) cash rate decision, on 02 August 2022, CBA will increase home loan variable

Upbeat end as diggers dealers head into interesting times 

In more ways than one, the third and final day of this year’s Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie

Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum is all about turning up some new gold from pit to Super Underground 

Based on conversations in the pubs around Kalgoorlie last night, a lot of delegates kicked goals on the first day

Victorian government stumps up $10 million for Waste to Energy – Bioenergy Fund for eligible organisations with an election looming

The new $10 million Waste to Energy – Bioenergy Fund gives commercial and industrial organisations across a wide range of

Climate damage costing Queensland farmers says Farmers for Climate Action

Farmers for Climate Action notes Deloitte has measured the cost of the deadly, climate-driven Queensland floods at $7.7 billion. Farmers

Stronger biosecurity powers at international airports as the Commonwealth Government establishes Biosecurity Response Zones

The Commonwealth Government has taken further measuresat international airports, in response to the Indonesian outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease

Curtin University expert asks if enough is being done to avert the Foot-and-mouth threat to our meat and milk supply

Despite reassurances from the State Government, concern is growing around the potential impact of foot-and-mouth disease on farmers and the

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