Agribusiness News
Fertiliser supply in the hands of the many gods
While growers ducked a supply bullet for fertiliser but not a price hack this 2026-27 season thoughts turn to next season’s supply The 2026-27 winter
Unsettled weather prompts rush to set up on-farm weather stations
Be the first to know about any critical weather patterns that may affect your overall farm operation by installing a dedicated on-farm weather station Weather
GRDC makes an Open Call for grower-driven solutions
This follows the NGN Open Call made in 2025 when over 30 projects were awarded contracts by GRDC valued at more than $8.6 million Grain
John Deere content creator competition named for 2026
Following a nationwide search and a flood of creative entries John Deere has awarded their content creator prize for 2026 John Deere has named New
Elon Musk trillionaire appellation falters as shares tumble
Elon Musk crowned the first trillionaire following the SpaceX launch – on paper at least –has been reduced back to a multi-billionaire Elon Musk will
Paraquat and Diquat herbicide use keeps green light for now
The APVMA has chosen to allow farmers to apply Paraquat and Diquat herbicide but with added precautions The continued use of herbicides paraquat and diquat
Norweld Ute trays are first choice to support daily farm operations
Norweld Ute trays have become the most practical solution for farmers looking to stay organised and work more efficiently On farms and all types of
Fertiliser price points are dropping in some world markets
It’s difficult for industry watchers to predict but fertiliser prices have dropped in Brazil US/NOLA and the Baltic region where demand is subdued For our
Bruce Billson appointed MTAA Executive Director
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) announced the appointment of the Hon Bruce Billson as its Executive Director, effective today. Bruce Billson brings to the role an exceptional combination
Queensland cane growers state clear expectations as STL takes over terminal operations
Queensland cane growers has outlined it expects Sugar Terminals Limited to put the interests of the sugar industry first as it formally takes over operation of the state’s bulk sugar
Queensland farmers welcome added protection of farms and water assets before development can occur
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) welcomes the Queensland Government’s reintroduced Regional Planning Interests (Condamine Alluvium) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (the Bill), which has adopted the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee
CQU climatologist alerts regional Queensland it is at biggest risk of severe El Niño drought conditions
Following the Bureau of Meteorology declaring an El Niño event for much of the continent, the fear is that Central Queensland could be one of the worst regions affected, according
Post Offices will be subject to mass closures according to the Coalition as they pursue a Senate inquiry
Following today’s revelations about Australia Post’s secret plan to rationalise its metropolitan outlets, Senator Sarah Henderson says the Federal Government must also come clean on Australia Post’s plans to rationalise
Kylie Porter steps up to the CEO role with the Queensland Farmers Federation
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has announced the appointment of Kylie Porter as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). QFF President Aaron Kiely said that Kylie’s deep experience in regional economic
Deadly H5 bird flu virus detected here for the first time
The discovery of the H5 bird flu virus in a dead migratory bird on a remote Western Australian beach east of Esperance at Cape Le Grand has sounded alarm bells
Over the Farm Gate grants get another $400,000 for drought and bushfire support
An additional $400,000 is now available through the Look Over the Farm Gate program to support farmers in drought and bushfire recovery. Delivered by the National Centre for Farmer Health,
NSW Government takes over management of the Rural Fire Service
The NSW Government has advised that from 1 July 2027, it will take over ownership and responsibility of the NSW Rural Fire Service’s mobile assets – commonly referred to as