Luke Chandler takes the helm as John Deere MD for Australia and New Zealand
John Deere Australia and New Zealand Managing Director Luke Chandler says he will prioritise leading the way in technology and investing in strong relationships as a mark of his leadership
Global wheat production set to increase following international study
In a landmark study, an international team of scientists, including researchers from The University of Western Australia, have sequenced and analysed the genomes of 16 wheat varieties that represent breeding programs from around the world.
Norco dairy co-op expands reach with supermarket deal
The country’s oldest dairy co-operative has secured an expansion deal with Coles that looks set to greatly increase Norco’s branded white milk volume over the next 12 months.
GrainCorp declares improved financial performance but best is yet to come
GrainCorp has delivered a 7 cents per share dividend to shareholders on the back of a solid full year performance but eyes are already turning to the current bumper winter harvest.
Summer crop growers urged to act now on seed selection
With a promising rainfall outlook raising grower morale ahead of the summer planting season, growers are being urged to consider
Pork to lead animal protein production surge in 2021
As the impacts of African swine fever in Asia fade, pork will lead a global animal protein production surge in 2021
Improved standards for livestock loading ramps and forcing yards
An updated Australian Standard for livestock loading/unloading ramps and forcing yards has been published aimed at improved safety.
Aussie food and agribusinesses has potential to unlock combined $200B by 2030
A massive thrust from the Australian Food and Agribusiness sector could unlock over $200 billion in value and 300,000 jobs by 2030 but it needs a push to make it happen
BKT latest generation efficient tyres are made for sustainable agriculture
Design all the farm machines you can dream up with or without an operator but in the end they will all still have to run on tyres or tracks
Best Wines in the World judged at International Wine Challenge 2020
The International Wine Challenge, the world’s most influential and rigorously judged wine competition, has announced its 30 best wines
AUSVEG appoints leading SA potato and vegetable grower Renee Pye to the Board
AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for the vegetable and potato growing industries, has announced the appointment of Renee Pye from South Australia as a Grower Director on its Board.
Agsafe is the safe way to dispose of unwanted agvet chemicals
Agsafe’s product stewardship programs, drumMUSTER and ChemClear, provide farmers with a reliable pathway for the safe disposal of their empty agvet containers
Agrison allegedly misled tractor buyers about warranty and aftersales services
The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against AA Machinery Pty Ltd (trading as Agrison), alleging it made false or misleading representations about the warranties and after-sales services available to its customers, in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.
Agriculture Minister slams Food Ministers Forum for abandoning Aussie fruit growers
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is hopping mad as the majority of State and Territory Food Ministers rejected the Commonwealth and
The severe heatwave warning follows driest year on record
When a severe heatwave warning was declared for large parts of the country over the last weekend of November 2020,
$5 million up for grabs to find ways to make farmland drought resilient
The Future Drought Fund will pay out $5 million for schemes to build drought resilience into agricultural landscapes Project proposals
Summer and wet season resource hubs now online
Producers can now access regionally-relevant resources to support seasonal on-farm decision making this summer with the launch of both a Summer
$3 million on offer under round two of Traceability to boost our premium exports
Applications will be taken until 21 January 2021 for Round Two of the Traceability Grants Program. This program has the
ProAgni feed producer takes capital raising to over $3 million with latest investment
Australian AgTech company ProAgni announced that it had secured Series A investment from established regional media entity Grant Broadcasters. ProAgni
EIMA International agricultural exhibition moves to an October event date in 2021
The agricultural machinery exhibition, organized by FederUnacoma at the Bologna exhibition centre, will be held from 19 to 23 October
Best Wines in the World judged at International Wine Challenge 2020
The International Wine Challenge, the world’s most influential and rigorously judged wine competition, has announced its 30 best wines
AUSVEG appoints leading SA potato and vegetable grower Renee Pye to the Board
AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for the vegetable and potato growing industries, has announced the appointment of Renee Pye from South Australia as a Grower Director on its Board.
Agsafe is the safe way to dispose of unwanted agvet chemicals
Agsafe’s product stewardship programs, drumMUSTER and ChemClear, provide farmers with a reliable pathway for the safe disposal of their empty agvet containers
Global wheat production set to increase following international study
In a landmark study, an international team of scientists, including researchers from The University of Western Australia, have sequenced and analysed the genomes of 16 wheat varieties that represent breeding programs from around the world.
GrainCorp declares improved financial performance but best is yet to come
GrainCorp has delivered a 7 cents per share dividend to shareholders on the back of a solid full year performance but eyes are already turning to the current bumper winter harvest.
Summer crop growers urged to act now on seed selection
With a promising rainfall outlook raising grower morale ahead of the summer planting season, growers are being urged to consider their seed options carefully. After
Pork to lead animal protein production surge in 2021
As the impacts of African swine fever in Asia fade, pork will lead a global animal protein production surge in 2021
Improved standards for livestock loading ramps and forcing yards
An updated Australian Standard for livestock loading/unloading ramps and forcing yards has been published aimed at improved safety.
Droughtmaster Australia are taking their breed to the people
Droughtmaster cattle are perfectly suited to thrive in Australia’s famous droughts and flooding rains
Zoetis raises half a million dollars for mental health support
Through a close partnership with Beyond Blue, Zoetis has raised a grand total of $500,000 for mental health since the joint campaign started in 2016.
Beef breeders look to the far north for more productive herds
The far north is the setting for technology called genomic selection and it’s being used to vastly improve fertility gains in beef cattle herds.
Red meat supply chains are going green
Proactive governments worldwide have begun regulating to reduce emissions in red meat production forcing industry players to take a different approach The growing focus on
BKT latest generation efficient tyres are made for sustainable agriculture
Design all the farm machines you can dream up with or without an operator but in the end they will all still have to run on tyres or tracks
Australian researchers probe ethical challenges of using robots in agriculture
Monash University researchers have published the first-ever analysis of the ethical and policy issues raised by the use of robots in agriculture.
Kubota M5-1 ROPS models are simple tractors with FEL option
Kubota is offering a very likely best-selling range of models with the release of its M5-1 ROPS Series with both standard and narrow configurations available
John Deere machine automation is expanded to include wider cover
John Deere has expanded the compatibility of its Machine Sync technology that allows a harvester to control the speed and guidance of a chaser bin working beside it
JCB debuts 505-20E all-electric telehandler
JCB has introduced its first all-electric telehandler, the 505-20E. The machine is based on the diesel-powered 505-20 and has the same 2500kg lifting capacity.
Sy-Klone in the quest for a smart cab filtration system for clean air
For operators working in choking cab conditions where particulate matter (soot) and other nasties are streaming in and choking you, or worse – killing you,
Robotic Gripper with a flexible twist can pick up any object
Nature has inspired engineers at UNSW Sydney to develop a soft fabric robotic gripper that behaves like an elephant’s trunk to grasp, pick up and release objects without breaking them.
Luke Chandler takes the helm as John Deere MD for Australia and New Zealand
John Deere Australia and New Zealand Managing Director Luke Chandler says he will prioritise leading the way in technology and investing in strong relationships as a mark of his leadership
Aussie food and agribusinesses has potential to unlock combined $200B by 2030
A massive thrust from the Australian Food and Agribusiness sector could unlock over $200 billion in value and 300,000 jobs by 2030 but it needs a push to make it happen
Farming machinery booms under high income conditions
There has been a 50% increase in financing for agri machinery as farmers fast track expansion plans according to the Commonwealth Bank.
STAG Machinery has big plans for Case IH in Toowoomba and Dalby
There’s a fresh player in agricultural machinery sales in Queensland, but the owners behind the venture are already familiar faces to farmers
Agrison allegedly misled tractor buyers about warranty and aftersales services
The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against AA Machinery Pty Ltd (trading as Agrison), alleging it made false or misleading representations about the warranties and after-sales services available to its customers, in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.
Wideland Ag departs its Case IH yards as other dealers step up to fill the void
Wideland Ag has been part of the Case IH network since 2010, but has left its six dealerships up for grabs as the future of
Chesterfield hangs up its hat as it is swallowed by Vanderfield
The RDO Australia Group shows it strength as it uses subsidiary Vanderfield’s to buy Chesterfield Australia’s dealer operation.
Bushfire season for 2021 brings with it different conditions
We should be preparing for a vastly different bushfire season as the effects of La Niña are felt across the country, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 – February 2021.
Farmers experience improved financial wellbeing despite COVID-19 challenges
Farmers were one of the few groups to experience improved financial wellbeing since the onset of COVID-19, according to ANZ research.
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
Embrace a climate recovery before we are simply out of time says Farmers for Climate Action
There are no excuses left says Farmers for Climate Action Chair Charlie Prell as warming tops 1.44 degrees Celsius and ground becomes too dry too quickly
Ag led recovery from big regional spend tipped by NSW Farmers
NSW Farmers President James Jackson said Agriculture must be the key industry to leverage investment and drive jobs from a big regional spend in the NSW 20/2021 Budget
Emotions and mood underpin animal behaviour findings much like in humans
A breakthrough theory from researchers at the School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast suggests animals experience emotions much like humans.
Briefs
Agriculture Minister slams Food Ministers Forum for abandoning Aussie fruit growers
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is hopping mad as the majority of State and Territory Food Ministers rejected the Commonwealth and farm industry proposal to lock in a minimum 4-star rating
The severe heatwave warning follows driest year on record
When a severe heatwave warning was declared for large parts of the country over the last weekend of November 2020, contributing to dangerous fire conditions, it was the catalyst that
$5 million up for grabs to find ways to make farmland drought resilient
The Future Drought Fund will pay out $5 million for schemes to build drought resilience into agricultural landscapes Project proposals are being awarded a share of $5 million under the
Agriculture Minister slams Food Ministers Forum for abandoning Aussie fruit growers
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is hopping mad as the majority of State and Territory Food Ministers rejected the Commonwealth and
The severe heatwave warning follows driest year on record
When a severe heatwave warning was declared for large parts of the country over the last weekend of November 2020,
$5 million up for grabs to find ways to make farmland drought resilient
The Future Drought Fund will pay out $5 million for schemes to build drought resilience into agricultural landscapes Project proposals
Summer and wet season resource hubs now online
Producers can now access regionally-relevant resources to support seasonal on-farm decision making this summer with the launch of both a Summer
$3 million on offer under round two of Traceability to boost our premium exports
Applications will be taken until 21 January 2021 for Round Two of the Traceability Grants Program. This program has the
ProAgni feed producer takes capital raising to over $3 million with latest investment
Australian AgTech company ProAgni announced that it had secured Series A investment from established regional media entity Grant Broadcasters. ProAgni
EIMA International agricultural exhibition moves to an October event date in 2021
The agricultural machinery exhibition, organized by FederUnacoma at the Bologna exhibition centre, will be held from 19 to 23 October