The Reserve Bank of Australia holds its firm line with the ninth official cash rate increase in a row
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has met nine times since the official cash rate was 0.10% before the May 2022 increase, and nine times in a row they have lifted interest rates at each meeting. Culminating today with a rate increase from 3.10% to 3.35%. The only relief for borrowers was no rate rise […]
Breakthrough method claims to reduce fertiliser input for growers
A seven-year trial has devised a method that determines the ideal fertiliser application for wheat crops without sacrificing yield or protein content The results of a seven-year study have revealed a method that can determine the ideal fertiliser application for wheat crops. An added advantage is that this method does not sacrifice yield or protein […]
AgSmart Expo 2023 to be held in Victoria for the first time
All farmers interested in techno solutions will be heading for the Bendigo Exhibition Centre in regional Victoria for the AgSmart Expo 2023 This year the AgSmart Expo will move to a new location at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre and will be across two days, from 20 to 21 April. AgSmart Expo is currently the only […]
Missing plant species identified from social media posts
Everyday Aussies posted their pics on social media only for scientists to discover the missing plants they have been searching for Scientists have identified six new or rediscovered Western Australian plant species from photos taken and uploaded to the internet by members of the public, including a nature photographer from Jurien Bay WA, a pair […]
National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo attracts main industry operators
Industry leaders line up to show the latest gear at what has become the leading annual gathering of product displays and demonstrations The National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo is fast approaching, and will be held in 2023 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday the 21 to 23 April 2023. Visitors will be treated to a […]