Fruit and vegetable prices pushed up by COVID disruptions
Increasing fruit and vegetable prices has been seen throughout the COVID period, with both sectors reflecting an increase in costs particularly associated with labour shortages. According to ANZ’s latest Agri Commodity Report, since just prior to COVID’s advent in 2020, retail vegetable prices have increased by over 8% – while fruit prices have actually fallen […]
Weather impact on grain crop could have been much worst
It’s a case of so near yet so far for some grain growers as weather events across the country have seen some uncertainty descend over what was forecast to be another stellar year for the sector. While grains prices continue to perform strongly in comparison to previous seasons, quality is becoming a big factor for […]
Soil management is aided by $13.8 million for over 200 soil extension activities
The final round of the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants program has now been finalised, with $13.8 million funding 32 grants and over 200 individual activities to improve soil health and soil management. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said the grants will help farmers and land managers change the way they […]
Nutrient Classic has record entries for performance horse sale in 2022
The 2022 Nutrien Classic is on track to be the biggest event since it’s inauguration and will run over 11 days from Thursday 27 January until Sunday 6 February A record number of entries has already been confirmed for the annual sale, a 22% increase over the 2021 sale. All the team at Nutrien Equine […]
PHA revamps online learning by offering three courses
Plant Health Australia (PHA) has recently revamped three online courses that now offer greater interactivity and designs to enhance the online learning experience. The three online courses, Plant Biosecurity in Australia, Pest Reporting and Responses (for Growers and Researchers) now have improved graphics and interactive elements such as pop-up text boxes and flip text boxes. […]
Jadan offers one-person hay handling and stacking solutions
Jadan make it easy to stack and pack hay with a range of hay handling trailers that are manufactured locally and with a strong build From the time Jadan started out in 1990, the company has grown from a local family business to a large hay handling manufacturer, selling hay handling machines all over the […]
Manutec and iPaddock Alpha Disc forge an alliance to expand parts
Manutec is now selling and distributing the Alpha Disc and Alpha Disc spare parts for growers across the country The iPaddock Alpha disc gives growers access to a unique system that provides the durability of tines and manages to incorporate in their design the precision and trash flow benefits of discs. The iPaddock Alpha disc […]
LEMKEN Steketee EC-Weeder with DeltaRow is ideal for specialist crops
Steketee hoeing technology is incorporating EC-Weeder for weed-free twin rows and proves its worth combined with DeltaRow in maize crops Maize grown in twin rows with optimal allocation of growing space is the advantage the LEMKEN Azurit precision seed drill offers with the added benefit of maintaining effective weed control across the full width. Current […]
RIC is offering loans to support new and bushfire-damaged forestry plantations
A new loan program is open to support the development of new and bushfire-damaged forestry plantations to help secure future wood supply. The Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) is managing the loans with the aim to support growth in plantations, and deliver benefits for rural and regional communities and the economy. Many regional communities are reliant […]
CHT Australia can greatly improve soil structure through smart water harvesting
Recent tests show that adding product to improve soil works better with mineral coated carbon particles as that provides a platform for long-acting slow release NPK fertilisers and soil ameliorants CHT Australia, part of the German CHT Group has been testing ways to retain irrigation and run-off water through influencing soil hydraulic conductivity and has […]