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 quarterly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, released today, has shown a continuing rise in Australian food price inflation, with June 2022 quarter food prices increasing 5.9% compared with the June […]
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 Australia says it is no surprise but nevertheless alarming that this year’s Earth Overshoot Day, 28 July 2022 is two days earlier than last year 30 July 2021. Earth Overshoot […]
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 Amid Australia’s first Varroa Destructor Mite outbreak, the grower-owned research and development corporation Hort Innovation has joined forces with the University of Sydney to develop a world-first hormone-based pesticide that is safe for honey bees […]
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 Many current spreader operators wouldn’t realise just how much spreading was left to chance with bulk application right across the paddock meant to do the trick, just over 20 years […]
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 the headland turn the right grip comes in handy For an operator who can drive a tractor down a furrow or in a straight line when haymaking, they shouldn’t take […]
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 selected for Australia’s leading science awards, the 2022 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Finalists from almost every state and territory across Australia are in the running for […]