Grundfos introduce a groundwater pump controller to advance smart agriculture
A pump industry-first, the controller offers full control over submersible borehole pumps for irrigation and agricultural water
Winter crop harvest for season 2021/22 on alert for a record result
While everyone is a winner with one of the biggest crops on record gearing up for harvest we take look
Three major projects will grow agriculture and food sectors a further $20 billion by 2030
A $150 million investment from CSIRO, government and industry termed the Three Missions will be used to tackle drought, the
Dairy farmers have reached a plateau where growth seems the most likely path
With recent record-breaking profitability in the Dairy sector it offers a solid footing to reboot much-needed growth in milk production
Drought Resilience Leaders open mentor and mentee positions in round 2
You will have to get your skates on if you want to join in but urgent action and being able
Taro DNA fingerprinted to grow in a changing climate
Taro has been under the microscope for more than 2o years to determine how this food can be introduced to
MANN+HUMMEL reveal a compact and powerful heavy duty air cleaner
MANN+HUMMEL a leading global company in filtration technology has just released their ENTARON HD 2.5 as the market leader for off-road
Yanmar YV01 autonomous robot the most effective sprayer down the vines
The savings are enormous as the YV01 autonomous robot can run without an onboard operator for the most effective vine spraying possible Yanmar is on
Cervus Equipment sold to Canadian company Brandt with great expectations
The company that grew by buying everything in its path has itself been taken over in a private equity deal that makes it the biggest
Satellite images reveal a cost effective and quick way to find groundwater
In the driest state in the driest continent a way has been found to find scarce water resources that are sitting in previous unknown crevices
Agrison to pay penalty and compensation for misleading tractor buyers
The Federal Court has ordered AA Machinery Pty Ltd (trading as Agrison) to pay a penalty of $220,000 after it admitted making false or misleading
WiSA offers automated flood irrigation at its best
WiSA customers have the added advantage of dealing with one of the longest running farm automation companies in irrigation WiSA has developed specific solutions for
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.
Fair Farms program pays out $3.2 million to supports horticulture employers
The Australian Government has granted $3.2 million to Growcom to bolster uptake of the Fair Farms program and help more
Ag Visa extended to Indonesia to entice more foreign workers
Landmark talks are underway for Indonesia to become a participating country in the Australian Agricultural Worker Visa. This is a
Water Research will open up the Top End for more farm production
A project to bolster water sustainability in northern Australia is about to start, gathering the insights Northern Territory producers need for greater crop
Strike hits an already tight farm machinery supply line as Deere & Co workers throw down tools
It’s the UAW workers that are up in arms about pay conditions, and have walked off the job and threaten
Pilot scheme to reward farmers for improving their native vegetation is now open
Applications are now open for the Australian Government’s $22.3 million Enhancing Remnant Vegetation Pilot, but hurry as applications for the
Future Drought Fund hands out $1.4 million in round one with more to follow
Regional communities are expected to share in more than $1.4 million to help them better prepare for drought under the
Mardie Salt & Potash Project has now chalked up $490 million in loan support
Increased funding now takes to support for the expansion of BCI Minerals’ Mardie Salt & Potash Project in Western Australia
Winter crop harvest for season 2021/22 on alert for a record result
While everyone is a winner with one of the biggest crops on record gearing up for harvest we take look at the crops expected to
AEGIC takes malting barley information series to Latin American customers
The local malting barley industry is working to stimulate demand in Latin American markets to diversify market options for premium malting barley The Australian Export
Canola expected to break more records on price and crop harvest
Canola growers embrace record prices and attach their wagon to what is expected to be the winning crop over the next few seasons Structural changes
CSIRO turns a 77ha farm into the Forest Hill Agricultural Research Station
The Forest Hill Agricultural Research Station will become a focal point of cropping research as scientists find ways of increasing crop yields CSIRO, Australia’s national
Farmet Diskomat Speed Discs are in strong demand as attention turns to ground prep
In stock now is a range of new and ex-demo Softer and Diskomat Speed Discs models with working widths from 2.5m in 3PL models as
CNH Industrial has big plans for Seeding and Tillage with a major model bolster
With access to leading models worldwide and the purchase of local maker Horwood Bagshaw the product range coming on line from CNH is the most
Hendra virus variant confirmed in flying foxes in some regions
Scientists at CSIRO have uncovered a new type of Hendra virus in flying foxes, confirming the virus can be found in many parts of the
Muller Fabrications offer a starring line of Hay and Grain handling equipment
Proving just how successful a local maker can become is the fabric behind the 15-plus year history of building the Hay and Grain models that
OrganiPro helps organic livestock producers find a way to reduce methane output
Performance Feeds has facilitated a way for organic livestock producers to optimise production and reduce methane output with the launch of OrganiPro® OrganiPro® has been
WMI round bale hay feeders lead the pack
The Champion from WMI Feeders is one of the largest locally made hay and silage models available and can be ordered now For livestock producers
NDE line of economical single auger vertical mixers includes the popular FS700
NDE FS models are all-purpose mixers offering a front or side discharge with a wide array of conveyor options and tyre and axle configurations The
Rebel hay handling equipment recognised as top quality worldwide
Rebel’s hay accumulator offers a leading design in bale handling directly from the chamber along a chute and onto a table where the push bar
MANN+HUMMEL reveal a compact and powerful heavy duty air cleaner
MANN+HUMMEL a leading global company in filtration technology has just released their ENTARON HD 2.5 as the market leader for off-road vehicles This is the latest
MAXAM expands its premier agricultural tyre series the AGRIXTRA and FLOTXTRA
As a major global specialty tyre manufacturer and distributor MAXAM has built a strong reputation in farm tyres and is also known for delivered value
Caterpillar® D3 Series compact loader range transforms to just about anything
Caterpillar® compact track loaders just keep on giving for their owners, reinforcing how these models are the most versatile performers ever released in a compact
SDLG LG946L wheel loader was an easy first choice for busy farming family
With a vibrant cropping program as well as cattle and sheep to look after across several land holdings it came down to choosing a SDLG
Nokian TR Forest 2 tyres offer stability for light and medium weight forestry tractors
It’s a tough tyre for tough conditions and has now been updated for forestry work with optimised edges, traction boosters and flow guides Nothing puts
Komatsu takes giant lead in emissions reduction and care for the safety and health of operators
Komatsu has revealed the most comprehensive suite of leading-edge models intended to provide low or no harmful exhaust emissions It is not often that a
Cervus Equipment sold to Canadian company Brandt with great expectations
The company that grew by buying everything in its path has itself been taken over in a private equity deal that makes it the biggest
Agrison to pay penalty and compensation for misleading tractor buyers
The Federal Court has ordered AA Machinery Pty Ltd (trading as Agrison) to pay a penalty of $220,000 after it admitted making false or misleading
Three major projects will grow agriculture and food sectors a further $20 billion by 2030
A $150 million investment from CSIRO, government and industry termed the Three Missions will be used to tackle drought, the food export market and to
Drought Resilience Leaders open mentor and mentee positions in round 2
You will have to get your skates on if you want to join in but urgent action and being able to respond quickly is what
INEOS Grenadier 4×4 hits the outback to prove its worthy to be in your shed
The no-nonsense Grenadier 4×4 vehicle has been designed and built for those who need a rugged, capable and comfortable go anywhere work vehicle To understand
BKT opens a plant in Waluj India capable of producing 30,000 MT of tractor tyres
It has been a $56 million investment in this state-of the-art site and now it’s paying back with a 30,000 metric tonnes production run each
Henty is back quicker than you though with a lifestyle event in March 2022
Dust off your best boots and get out your square-dance shirt because the lifestyle event at Henty from 12 to 13 March 2022 is a
Ag shows will put their additional $25M COVID-19 lifeline towards saving future events
Agricultural and royal show societies have received much needed funding of $25 as they recover from the cost of COVID-19, ensuring they can continue into
Henty Machinery Field Days open to option of preview event in March 2022
Henty Machinery Field Days has confirmed the annual field days will run in the usual September 2022 time slot but with an option for a
Field days and Ag shows get to share in $25 million emergency funding
To ensure besieged agricultural shows and field days front up again in 2022 they have a chance at free funding worth $25 million The Federal
Harvester forums show set-up to make money and best of all they are free
Grain grower Noel Fowler was able to gain a first-hand understanding of how setting-up and calibrating harvesting equipment correctly can equate to money in the
Ross Edwards has the Henty Machinery Field Days at heart
It’s the end of an era as the retirement of former chairman and Yerong Creek farmer Ross Edwards is announced after a 55-year involvement with
Flinders University study takes aim at Queensland coal mine over concern for wetlands
Research led by Flinders University is renewing calls to protect the source of water and aquifers supporting the ecologically significant Doongmabulla Springs Complex According to Flinders
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
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
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 to compel action to remove
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
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
Climate Council says inaction on climate control putting jobs at risk from carbon tariffs
A report released by the Climate Council says the lack of federal government climate policy exposes the nation to serious economic consequences – including tens of thousands of jobs at
Wind farm noise found to be no worse for your sleep than a barking dog
Residents who live within 10km of a wind farm were part of a survey that has found no worst adverse sleep affects than other irritants. The report went on to
Farmers in SE Asia’s biggest cropping countries see climate change as a threat
Farmers in SE Asia’s biggest cropping countries see climate change as a threat Research reveals growers in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam are increasingly impacted by effects
Fair Farms program pays out $3.2 million to supports horticulture employers
The Australian Government has granted $3.2 million to Growcom to bolster uptake of the Fair Farms program and help more
Ag Visa extended to Indonesia to entice more foreign workers
Landmark talks are underway for Indonesia to become a participating country in the Australian Agricultural Worker Visa. This is a
Water Research will open up the Top End for more farm production
A project to bolster water sustainability in northern Australia is about to start, gathering the insights Northern Territory producers need for greater crop
Strike hits an already tight farm machinery supply line as Deere & Co workers throw down tools
It’s the UAW workers that are up in arms about pay conditions, and have walked off the job and threaten
Pilot scheme to reward farmers for improving their native vegetation is now open
Applications are now open for the Australian Government’s $22.3 million Enhancing Remnant Vegetation Pilot, but hurry as applications for the
Future Drought Fund hands out $1.4 million in round one with more to follow
Regional communities are expected to share in more than $1.4 million to help them better prepare for drought under the
Mardie Salt & Potash Project has now chalked up $490 million in loan support
Increased funding now takes to support for the expansion of BCI Minerals’ Mardie Salt & Potash Project in Western Australia