Cropping News
Vegetable industry compliance burden tops $200 million as growers consider quitting
While fruit growers are the leading lights for increased production and export growth their vegetable growing cousins are finding it much tougher going Research released
Spicy cash crop options open up for first time following successful trials
Farmers seeking cash crop alternatives may well find what they need from the results of trials currently underway with sesame kalonji and fennel Efforts to
MagrowTec easy to fit system boosts spray productivity
How a potato farmer improved efficiency by one-third with MagrowTec magnetic-assist spraying technology A family-run farm, growing a wide range of crops including potatoes, onions,
GRDC begins spring tours through key wheatbelt locations
Watch out for a GRDC spring tour in your region to establish if growers are satisfied with current research or need some further assistance Spring
John Deere takes full ownership of GUSS Automation spraying
John Deere now has the exclusive rights to offer vineyard and orchard growers the most advanced autonomous sprayers with full ownership of GUSS John Deere
Canola production at risk from increased fungicide application
Researchers are asking growers to reassess just how much fungicide they should be applying to canola due to a building resistance threat Crop pathologists and
Cotton Grower of the Year awards for 2025 show depth of talent
The cotton industry awards were announced at the Awards Dinner during the Cotton Collective 2025 held in Toowoomba QLD The awards night for Cotton growers
AgriFutures Rice panel is set to shape the future of rice growing
AgriFutures Australia has formed the Rice Research Development and Extension (RD&E) panel to drive forward a successful growing strategy The Rice RD&E Panel marks a
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000 service outage prompts Nationals to call for Universal Service Obligation reform for mobile phone coverage
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud is reiterating calls to reform the Universal Service Obligation (USO), following another major mobile phone outage. Mr Littleproud said the latest Optus outage showed
CPA Australia implies final Budget outcome masks structural tax problems
Today’s Final Budget Outcome 2024-25 shows Australia’s fiscal position has improved compared with earlier forecasts. However, the largest accounting body, CPA Australia, remains concerned over the nation’s over-reliance on a
Chicken meat industry reports interim findings and asks for further submissions
A report released today advises the interim findings of a review of the chicken meat industry with the purpose of seeking feedback before the report finalises its recommendations to the
Wave of insurer acquisitions threatens competition and consumer choice according to MTAA
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) has applauded the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for recognising the risks of consolidation in the motor insurance market but warned that
Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia according to AIHW
Farming families that want to stay on the land for as long as possible should take notice of a report released at the start of Dementia Action Week, 15 to
Applications open for the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
Women with bold ideas and a drive to create positive change in rural and regional Australia are invited to apply for the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. Applications close on
Business Connect is being axed by the NSW Government and several digital service suppliers are up in arms
The NSW Government plans to axe Business Connect on 30 September 2025, and if it goes ahead, will be the end of the $10 million program that according to UR
Milk production in Australia set for continued decline while global supply surges according to Rabobank
In newly-released research, Rabobank says local milk production is set to fall again in the current season, as ongoing feed shortages and a smaller milking herd in drought-affected areas continue