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 […]
Nissan Patrol V8 makes last stand as assembly ceases
It’s the last chance to own a piece of motoring wagon history as the final orders for Nissan V8 engine models end in August It’s the final opportunity to own a piece of Patrol history, with production of the V8-powered Y62 Patrol set to conclude in August 2026, while local production of the Patrol Warrior […]
SpaceX share listing elevates Elon Musk to trillionaire status
Elon Musk has officially become the world’s first trillionaire following the SpaceX Nasdaq listing – on paper at least For whatever reason, luck of the draw or genius, there are select people chosen from history to carry the title of the richest person. Back in 1916 it was John D. Rockefeller who became the first […]
El Niño severe weather event called by US experts
With the Pacific Ocean warming rapidly US weather experts advise farmers to take precautionary measures The financial pressure of paying more for everything, diesel and fertiliser in particular, to get the 2026-27 winter season crop into the ground has been compounded further with US experts officially calling the forming of a severe El Niño […]
John Deere leadership acknowledge Aussie farmers unique strength
International leaders gathered to see firsthand how precision farming has become a major part of helping operators with the trend to expand For John Deere global leader Deanna Kovar, it was a visit to Australia for the first time, prompted to take a closer look at how precision agriculture is being used one of the […]
Phosphorus research aims to increase productivity in high P-fixing soils
Farm trials have commenced into developing more effective strategies to manage phosphorus growth and curtail costs Fertiliser is currently one of the most significant input costs facing growers, so knowing where to apply it to maximise return on investment and profitability is critical. A Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investment is aiming to improve […]
Winter crop mix variations lessened the cost for many
A closer look at planted varieties for winter season 2026-27 reveals how growers were prepared to move ahead with crops requiring less fertiliser Planting down ground for the 2026-27 winter crop season has shown just how canny growers had to become to avoid high input costs, especially for fertiliser. And while some growers got around […]
Right to repair bill expands to agricultural machinery
Independent repairers will have the right to fix latest model farm machinery within warranty periods following Federal government push The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is urging its members to catch up with the release of a Federal Government discussion paper proposing to expand the Right to Repair framework to all agricultural machinery, including […]