Invasive red fire ant problem eradicated with a unique formula

It’s the advice that every farmer has been waiting to hear a unique way to end the invasive red fire ant problem and from a home-grown solution Tackling and defeating Invasive red fire ants has just become so much easier with the release of a professional-grade solution developed by a family-owned Aussie company. The main […]

GRDC seeks an energetic person to become a grains leader for WA chair

This Western Regional Panel Chair position is for a two-year period starting on 1 September 2024 with the requirement to spend 75 days a year on GRDC related business The search is now on for an innovative, passionate and committed leader from the Western Australian grains industry to chair the Grains Research and Development Corporation […]

Plant based meat alternatives continue their rise

Plant-based meat is growing in market share as alternative lifestylers find more retail outlets prepared to stock expanding product lines The volume and types of plant-based meats in Australia have developed quickly over the past three years with resultant significant changes in the consumers’ view of plant-based meat alternatives. What’s clear is that the new […]

Agridry sold to Morrison Industries to expand its grain industry reach

Morrison Industries is better known for the silos the company manufactures under the HE Silos name has now extended its reach into grain drying Lloyds Corporate Brokers has pocketed a hefty commission for the sale of Agridry Dryers Pty Ltd (Agridry), the drying and aeration equipment manufacturer, to local manufacturer Morrison Industries. Agridry is a […]

Agriculture is moving confidently into 2024 according to the Rabobank annual outlook

Predictions from a leading banker with a wide range of farm operation customers can see a bright light shining ahead for production increases and input price reductions Australia’s agricultural sector is “moving confidently into 2024”, with an overall positive outlook for the nation’s farmers and agribusiness industries in the year ahead, Rabobank says in its […]

Norweld launch the highly adaptable Elite tray for farmers

To mark their 50-year anniversary Norweld releases a Ute tray that is expected to quickly become the best seller for general and farm operations The Norweld Elite tray has much more going for it than a mere product update. Behind it is the expertise of the biggest fabricator and manufacturer of premium Ute trays and […]

Manitou sets a sales revenue record with further growth tipped

With a manufacturing and supply chain that is simply building in force there is every expectation Manitou will continue its record breaking run Manitou has jumped out of the 2024 gate with all guns blazing with confirmation the company has accumulated all-time record sales revenue year in 2023 of €2.871 billion (A$4.72b), a 22% rise […]

Case IH adds LiDAR technology to hay baling for high level results

This first of its kind addition to large square baler operations adds fully automatic adjustments and hands-free baling to maximise feed quality Farmers in the northern hemisphere will be first to benefit from the next wave of hands-free advanced baling coming to large square baling in 2024 through Case IH Baler Automation. Regardless of operator […]

Tractor replacement threat comes with highly credible backing

The time when a farmer might switch across to another badge has been replaced with a power source that wasn’t previously available Once upon a time, it was the dealer down the road with another badge that tempted farmers to make a switch, but that is no longer the case with the temptation to change […]

Kubota electric multi-purpose vehicle is armed for farm jobbing

Kubota has designed an electric vehicle to handle ag jobbing with a three-point hitch to carry out all current implement tasks Always a company that gives the impression of wanting to keep up with the Joneses has seen Kubota release a prototype electric vehicle the company expects to eventually make available to farmers. Farmers in […]