Fertiliser affordability remains under pressure for growers
Higher fertiliser costs are pushing growers to reduce application rates and shift towards less nitrogen-intensive plantings Growers have moved beyond acute fertiliser supply concerns that emerged for the winter plantings earlier this year, and many are working out crop rotations that can avoid high-price inputs. Any crop planning should consider that high input costs are […]
Milk is in strong demand at home and across export regions
Dairy producers remain positive with support from a stable domestic market and strong international demand for protein-rich products The outlook for dairy producers remained broadly positive, supported by stable domestic market conditions and resilient international demand, particularly for protein-rich dairy products. And with expected continued growth in 2026-27, it offers the opportunity for corporate farm […]
Winter crop embellished by favourable growing conditions
Growers in proven cropping ground have taken full advantage of timely rainfall to improve the harvest forecast for the 2026-27 season The advanced-season forecast of the winter crop progression for 2026-27 comes as positive news for growers in most regions, with some of the timeliest rainfall in recent memory that particularly favoured farm operations in […]
Summer crop forecast still to be bedded down
Early estimate of likely summer crop prospects is very subdued at this stage of pre-season planting While it’s early days to start looking at summer crop production prospects, there are some fundamental decisions growers will have to make on how they intend to tackle the season. Industry analysts are taking a very conservative approach, with […]
Grizzly Wheel Track Renovator restores tracks for smooth operation
There is no need to work with rutted or uneven wheel tracks as Grizzly will get your tracks back to perfect conditions Every time you drive into a paddock – to plant, fertilise, spray, or harvest you leave a deeper wheel track mark. And while wheel tracks seem harmless at first, season after season the […]
Angus bull clinches record sale price
Wyatt W50 was the most impressive bull at a NSW Central West sale and went on to sell for a record $420,000 The price paid for super elite Angus bull Wyatt W50 at 19 months of age beats the previous highest bull price paid for an Angus in 2023, and also beats the highest-priced beef […]
Farmgate produce value holds the line against fierce headwinds
Mid-season industry estimates point to a farmgate value of $99.4 billion for the current 2026-27 season Despite predictions of one of the harshest El Niño events still in progress and the ongoing disruption of fertiliser and oil shipments, industry observers are confident of agricultural production reaching a $99.4 billion farmgate value in the current 2026-27 […]
Bourgault and CNH join forces in aggressive expansion plan
CNH has signed an agreement to offer Bourgault branded seeding systems with a focus on its main markets in North America and Australia CNH Industries is looking to accelerate its market share in precision seeding and air drill systems by forming a strategic alliance with Bourgault Industries, intended to open more sales prospects for its […]
Beef market gets a reset as China quota reached
Cattle prices at near record prices right up until late July may see further short-term easing before China comes back on track The triggering of a range of trade restrictions – primarily from China – is beginning to reshape beef flows around the world, according to a just-released report. The specialist agribusiness bank, Rabobank, outlines […]
Sheep bred for low rainfall farms are close to selection
A national research project is dedicated to improving the resilience of sheep in low-rainfall farming systems A project is underway to develop practical solutions and improve the long-term resilience and sustainability of sheep and their pasture systems under drought conditions. Led by Adelaide University and Murdoch University, together with researchers, farmers and industry partners from across […]