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 […]
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 […]