Plant-based yoghurt rise threatens traditional milk market suppliers
Food engineers claim lab-cultured plant-based yoghurt rivals dairy creaminess in their attempt to disrupt the market Food engineers claim to have harnessed the power of lupins (legumes) to create a yoghurt that they say rivals dairy in taste and texture while delivering more nutrition than typical dairy yoghurts. These are all claims to be tested […]
Food price inflation is still the same stubborn annual level as the previous year
Take away all the rebate goodies and special offers from the government and the underlying inflation rate for food in 2024 is the same as in 2023 at 3.3% While overall headline inflation eased in the latest quarter, the annual rate of food price inflation held fast at 3.3% according to the latest quarterly Consumer […]
John Deere is seeking the next great farm content creator
If you have the talent to make fun videos about farm life enter the John Deere competition with the first prize of a free machinery package for 6 months John Deere is looking for someone with a talent for making fun videos to become an overnight star. If you live on an acreage, lifestyle block […]
Farm Ute trays come down to toughness and weigh as Aluminium vs Steel
Norweld allows farmers to select a lighter weight aluminium tray with a heavy-duty build that can stand up to all the toughness of farm loads When it comes to choosing the right tray for your farm Ute, the key consideration is now firmly between aluminium or steel to balance the final decision for many buyers. […]
AGCO offloads GSI grain and protein business for a massive loss
Even with the US$700 million sale of GSI to private equity firm it will leave AGCO with a loss of around US$475 million The tide has quickly turned for farm equipment manufacturers coming off record sales of all their product lines to an eager band of farmers worldwide anxious to be part of the farmgate product […]
drumMUSTER is closing the loop in drum to drum recycling
For over two decades the drumMUSTER program has been a cornerstone of sustainable practices in the agricultural industry The drumMUSTER program was established to address the growing issue of waste from agricultural chemical containers, and since its launch drumMUSTER has successfully facilitated the collection and recycling of millions of eligible plastic drums. This initiative not […]
Toyota Tundra gets a right-hand drive build with Aussies first to benefit
Toyota goes full-size with the Tundra Ute with a special local touch as the drive re-engineering will be carried out here Toyota buyers prepared to pay a bit extra for a Ute with more room and power have been drifting off to the big US-built Pickups and as a result, abandoning their cherished Toyota badge. […]
On-farm grain storage orders are the main priority at HE Silos Gunnedah
Getting orders in now is the most urgent task for growers looking for extra on-farm storage for the bulk harvest expected this season Even with third-generation family members joining in, HE Silos at Gunnedah has staff working around the clock to make sure on-farm orders will be filled in time to store the expected bumper […]
John Deere names Technician of the Year Award winners for 2024
Get to know these award winning technicians as they may be working on your tractor or harvester one day soon Five talented Australian technicians have taken out top honours at the fourth annual John Deere Technician of the Year Awards, announced at a gala dinner event in Brisbane QLD. Western Australia’s Bradley Skinner was named […]
Methane emissions confirmed to have increased unabated for the past 20 years
Expect some extra scrutiny as the Global Methane report confirms emissions from human activity have jumped by 20% with 40% of that contributed to farming The Global Methane Budget 2024, highlights methane emissions from human activities have increased by 20% in the past two decades, with agriculture contributing 40% of that tally across the globe. […]