Fuel supply dips into critical emergency reserve level
The release of 100 million barrels of crude oil and refined fuels from strategic reserves highlights a point of no return A plan to release approximately 100 million barrels of crude oil and refined fuels from strategic reserves over coming months is the result of the continuing strain to keep up with global liquid-fuels requirements. […]
Working holiday visa reductions will lift fruit and vegetable prices
Reaction to immigration numbers spawned from far-right extremist politicians has heighten labour shortage concerns for growers While a Labor federal government is never expected to come up with policies that make farmers rich, they should never-the-less not let their fear of losing votes on an immigration issue cost growers their livelihoods. The current immigration debate […]
The Bureau delivers important rain radar updates
The Bureau of Meteorology has addressed complaints following previous updates to its long-running website format The Bureau’s latest round of website updates is now live; it addresses complaints made when the site was overhauled and relaunched in October 2025 and comes with weather map improvements that make it easier to find rainfall information. This update […]
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 […]
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 […]
Avocado processing boosted dramatically with robotic automation
It has gobbled up a $17 million investment but enabled a packing increase from 30,000 to 100,000 trays of avocado a day The largest avocado packing, marketing and export business has unveiled a $17 million expansion of its Manjimup WA facility. The upgrade and added production have been made possible by the introduction of robotics, […]
Oldest culture embraces wind farming as a way forward
Aboriginal stewardship in the northeast tip of Tasmania accepts Musselroe Wind Farm as a renewable project with social value There was a point in history when everybody was told the last Tasmanian Aboriginal, Truganini, passed, and it was the end of a nation. That was on 8 May 1876, and it wasn’t until well into […]
Certified organics pass $1 billion annual sales milestone
Certified organics reaches a milestone annual sales figure of $1.02 billion including domestic and export value An evolving shift in consumer demand is behind the record $1.02 billion in annual direct sales value achieved by the local certified organic sector. It is the first time certified organic produce has surpassed the $1 billion mark in […]
JCB Hydromax sets 653.9 kph world land speed record
JCB has made history by setting an FIA World Land Speed Record for a hydrogen-powered vehicle At the Bonneville Salt Flats in the US, the JCB Hydromax has set a world land speed record of 653.9 kph (406.320 mph) with its hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax. Making it the fastest hydrogen-powered vehicle ever recorded. The car recorded the […]