Agribusiness News
JCB tools now readily available for all workshops and remote locations
Farmers already familar with the JCB tractor and loader range can now get access to a full range of JCB hand and power tools in
Ag lending on rise as farmers re-invest record seasonal income
Lending to the farm sector increased by 5% in real terms to $142.5 billion from data compiled prior to the US-Israel attack on Iran Farm
Quantum battery energy breakthrough gives locals world leading edge
Scientists at the CSIRO the University of Melbourne and RMIT have made a breakthrough with the world’s first fully functioning proof-of-concept quantum battery Scientists have
John Deere content creator winner making most of prize
As John Deere seek the next winner in their content creator award inaugural recipient Phaedra Rodriguez is making the most of her prize John Deere
Trump attack on Iran has some analysts ducking for cover
Several analysts have offered opinions on just how a protracted war in Iran will affect farm income in season 2026-27 following the record result from
Vin Rowe Farm Machinery Kubota franchise sold in family divestment
Well known distributor retailer Vin Rowe Farm machinery has sold their Kubota dealership to Peninsula Kubota Peninsula Kubota owners Joe Otto and Brad Fisher have
Nissan Navara Ute upgrades set the stage for increased sales
Full specifications of the 2026 Nissan Navaro Ute have been announced ahead of its March release in a four-grade Dual Cab lineup Nissan Australia has
Rabobank opens applications for prominent farm management programs
Rabobank has opened applications for farmers in Australia and New Zealand to join their Executive Development and Farm Managers Programs Applications for the 2026 intake
With nowhere to turn the dial but up the Reserve Bank has increased interest rates by 0.25 points
Many will blame the US-Israel attack on Iran as the reason for the Reserve Bank, of Australia (RBA) increasing the cash base rate today to 4.1%, up from the 3.85%
David Littleproud resigns as Nationals leader
The Nationals lose a significant foothold of the valuable work built up over the past four years with the resignation of David Littleproud as leader of the Nationals Party, announced
RBA left with no option other than a base rate rise to 3.85%
It didn’t take an expert economist to predict a likely rate increase when the Reserve Bank Board (RBA) met for the first time this year, delivered its decision on Tuesday,
Rabo Community Fund opens applications for 2026 rural community grants
Applications for funding from the Rabo Community Fund for 2026 are now open to rural and regional community organisations and initiatives that are making a significant contribution to supporting country
National Health reform deal finalised but it’s a watch and act for the NRHA as they ensure the needs of rural Australians are prioritised
The National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) welcomes the long-awaited agreement between the Commonwealth and States, and Territories, for the next five-year National Health ReformAgreement Addendum. The Agreement determines how public
Healthy Land & Water receives $12.25 million to protect threatened species across 3,250 hectares and restore waterways and soil
Healthy Land & Water, a Southeast Queensland Natural Resource Management Organisation has been granted $12.25 million to deliver three environmental programs under the Queensland Government’s Natural Resource Management. The three
AGCO initiates AU$150,000 partnership with the University of Sydney to create a dedicated agriculture program
AGCO Foundation, a private foundation working to transform lives in farming communities, has announced a AU$150,000 partnership with the University of Sydney Business School to expand its Remote and Rural
Sussan Ley asserts authority over The Nationals only to procure an end to the Coalition
Federal Liberal leader Sussan Ley laid down the law to The Nationals on the late-night bills before the Senate on Tuesday night by issuing her party line voting directive. Only
Firearms changes impact farmers as guns have fallen into the wrong hands
Following the Bondi Beach massacre of 15 innocent souls attending a Jewish festival, on 14 December 2025, the Albanese government has thrown a blanket across all firearm holders with strict