Rural community hall funding available now
A funding pool of $100,000 is available for rural halls in the 2026 Rabobank Rural Community Hub Program Rural community organisations that have been looking for a way to upgrade their local hall and community hub facilities, apart from normal chook hamper raffles, are invited to apply for funding through Rabobank’s Rural Community Hub Program. […]
Ag2050 urges farmers to make the right choices to stay profitable
A discussion paper released today makes it clear that decisions made now will guide the future success of our farm sector Just when everything looked like it was going so well, a discussion paper released today by CSIRO and the Australian Farm Institute urges farmers to stop and see what is needed to keep their […]
Fertiliser supply in the hands of the many gods
While growers ducked a supply bullet for fertiliser but not a price hack this 2026-27 season thoughts turn to next season’s supply The 2026-27 winter cropping season has been one of the most complicated for the past century with a mind-stretch well outside normal considerations. Apart from soil moisture levels, rainfall outlook, an El Niño […]
Unsettled weather prompts rush to set up on-farm weather stations
Be the first to know about any critical weather patterns that may affect your overall farm operation by installing a dedicated on-farm weather station Weather plays a critical role in farm operations and having access to accurate and timely weather information has become essential as hazardous conditions appear to be with us moving forward. OZweather, […]
GRDC makes an Open Call for grower-driven solutions
This follows the NGN Open Call made in 2025 when over 30 projects were awarded contracts by GRDC valued at more than $8.6 million Grain growers and industry partners will have a chance to address local production challenges, with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) opening a national call for projects it will fund […]
John Deere content creator competition named for 2026
Following a nationwide search and a flood of creative entries John Deere has awarded their content creator prize for 2026 John Deere has named New South Wales couple and volunteer firefighters Chris Costaganna and Alli Chandler as its 2026 Content Creators. Their witty video showcasing a weedy lawn, ageing equipment and a desperate plea for […]
Elon Musk trillionaire appellation falters as shares tumble
Elon Musk crowned the first trillionaire following the SpaceX launch – on paper at least –has been reduced back to a multi-billionaire Elon Musk will always be the name that carries into history as the first trillionaire, even though he only enjoyed that wealth status for 12 days before the SpaceX stock price that catapulted […]
Paraquat and Diquat herbicide use keeps green light for now
The APVMA has chosen to allow farmers to apply Paraquat and Diquat herbicide but with added precautions The continued use of herbicides paraquat and diquat come with very clear user beware warnings by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) and firm convictions from Parkinson’s disease neurologists that paraquat should be banned. And while […]
Norweld Ute trays are first choice to support daily farm operations
Norweld Ute trays have become the most practical solution for farmers looking to stay organised and work more efficiently On farms and all types of rural jobbing, Utes are no longer a simple vehicle to get from A to B, now backed by equipment storage that offers everything an operator needs, their build and design […]
Fertiliser price points are dropping in some world markets
It’s difficult for industry watchers to predict but fertiliser prices have dropped in Brazil US/NOLA and the Baltic region where demand is subdued For our local market it appears most growers will have to rely on supply from the Federal Government partnership with Incitec Pivot, CSBP and Summit Fertilizer with total volumes secured under the […]