KUHN dealer network gets a major expansion in NSW and QLD as sales hot up
Global farm machinery manufacturer KUHN has increased its dealer footprint by adding ten new yards from the Vanderfield group with a network that criss-crosses New South Wales and Queensland The additional dealer locations that will carry the KUHN line are at Beaudesert, Caboolture, Dalby, Goondiwindi, and Loganholme in Queensland. While Vanderfield yards at Inverell, Lismore, […]
AUSVEG says fruit and vegetable growers set to benefit from Agriculture Visa
AUSVEG, the peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed the signing of legislation by the Governor General for the Australian Agriculture Visa, which is a key piece to solving the horticulture industry’s labour puzzle for the future. As outlined in the regulations that were introduced, the Australian Agriculture Visa will be a […]
Ag Worker Visa responds to workforce shortages in agriculture and primary industry sectors
The Federal Government has amended the Migration Regulations to create the Australian Agriculture Worker Visa (Ag Visa) to provide for a vital agriculture visa to help secure the future of rural and regional Australia. The Ag Visa release was spurred on by the recent UK free trade negotiations to not only secure better market access […]
Kosciuszko horse plan promises big reduction but locks in damage says the ISC
The NSW Government’s draft Kosciuszko feral horse plan has promised a significant reduction in feral horses in the park, but according to the ISC also locks in damage to key areas in one of Australia’s favourite national parks. “The new draft plan aims to increase areas of Kosciuszko free of feral horses from 47% to […]
Australia and Vietnam accelerate agricultural technologies to unlock sustainable growth
At a farm in Da Lat, Vietnam, a woman gently picks plump red strawberries from rows of carefully staked, vertical farming pods, designed by Australian agribusiness, Orlar. Using cutting edge innovation and technology, the vertical farms emit zero greenhouse gases, are 100% water efficient and use significantly less energy than traditional hydroponics. They use an […]
Investing in Northern Australia attracts grant up to $10 million
The Federal Government is backing small to medium sized businesses up to the tune of $100 million across the North and encouraging them to capitalise on the unique opportunity to do business in Northern Australia. The Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud, said the Government was investing over $100 million in the pioneers […]
Critical funding is expected to strengthen Burdekin water surety
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia and Federal Member for Dawson have inspected the site of the Warrens Gully System, where $4.76 million in federal funding is supporting $9.5 million in crucial water infrastructure upgrades. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the Warrens Gully System is among 40 water infrastructure projects nationwide […]
OZTEC tube conveyors are designed and built local to move everything in less time
Oztec’s 40m Tubeveyor is the most effective in moving bulk grain with a 600mm-wide belt running inside a 406mm tube it also offers gentle handling of crops such as lupins and chickpea And while Oztec’s grain handling equipment includes chaser bins, field bins and augers, it’s the massive advances the company has made into tubeconveyors […]
Sorghum is about to become a super crop
With a predicted grain size boost sorghum has the potential to become a highly sought after food for human consumption with its low-GI and gluten-free status Currently sorghum ranks as the third highest grain crop for local growers, but many agree it has the potential to jump into a clear second place behind wheat due […]
OrganiPro helps organic livestock producers find a way to reduce methane output
Performance Feeds has facilitated a way for organic livestock producers to optimise production and reduce methane output with the launch of OrganiPro® OrganiPro® has been certified by Australian Organic as an aid to reducing methane in grazing cattle year-round. This organic mineral supplement contains Agolin. Presented as a highly palatable supplement for cattle the makers […]