Budget offers support to agricultural showmen and women
The Australian Government has committed $4.3 million in the 2021-22 Budget to ensure that agricultural showmen and women can continue to provide their services at agricultural shows across Australia.
Support for farmers in Victorian state budget 2021-22 limited to $20 million
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas delivered a big-spending recovery budget with $3.8 billion thrown into mental health and $10 billion in infrastructure funding that includes new schools and hospitals
CNH Industrial sees agriculture, powertrain revenue growth
CNH Industrial reported first quarter 2021 consolidated revenues of US$7.5 billion, up 37% compared to the first quarter of 2020.
ExoFlare awarded grant to boost meat biosecurity effectiveness
ExoFlare has received a $300,000 grant to develop a real-time data driven approach to assessing biosecurity risks in the red meat and pork sectors
QFF welcomes drought-proofing funding for farmers
Queensland farmers are encouraged to apply for funding for drought-proofing works after the state and federal governments partnered to extend the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme
CommBank says Aussie shoppers prefer Aussie made
Inaugural CommBank Consumer Insights Report claims to reveal how the pandemic has reshaped consumer behaviours and intentions.
Expanded support for cyclone-affected WA communities
Further assistance has been activated under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements for the first time in Western Australia following the impacts of Severe Tropical Cyclone Seroja
Future Drought Fund to deliver better risk management for Queensland
Federal and State governments say Future Drought Fund programs will support farmers and regions to build resilience to future droughts.
Smart energy grid research aims to reduce farm electricity costs
Smart energy grid research has commenced across four farming regions in Queensland and New South Wales to uncover practical, replicable, and high impact microgrid scenarios for Australian agriculture.
AGCO sales up 23.4% in Q1
AGCO’s reported net sales for the first quarter of 2021 were approximately US$2.4 billion, an increase of approximately 23.4% compared to the first quarter of 2020.