Winter crop outlook 2026-27 turns upbeat with timely rainfall
Improved soil moisture levels across several key grain growing regions has lifted production prospects compared with earlier projections An industry expert has been bold enough to ponder a mid-winter seasonal forecast that has turned around their earlier pessimistic predictions on crop prospects, replacing the previous rhetoric with a vastly improved harvest outlook. Growers are pleased […]
Midwest harvest platforms built by hand in Australia to last
Move up to the next generation in harvest platform design with a Durus or Legacy series platform with unbeatable crop-to-ground control Midwest Fabrication is an all-Australian manufacturer that is changing the harvest industry one platform at a time. The first harvesting platform Midwest ever built was put together with the help of a young Amy […]
Syngenta to cut Paraquat herbicide from its list
The controversy surrounding whether Paraquat is safe to use has ended with Syngenta ANZ planning to remove the herbicide from sale Paraquat herbicide will no longer be available from Syngenta ANZ following an exit strategy in line with a detirmination by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) the herbicide could only continue in […]
Avocado production rebounds to record breaking levels
With an abundance of produce coming to market growers are positioned to smash supply records and keep up with export demand Avocado growers are in the box seat as production is rebounding just in time to meet increased consumer demand from both local and export markets. Both supply and exports of the popular fruit is […]
Cotton growers apply precision planting for optimal emergence
More cotton growers are being drawn to the benefits of using ExactShot to control their precision ag planting applications For row croppers in the warmer northern regions, getting crops out of the ground quickly with uniform and healthy seedling emergence has become key to achieving more reliable high yields at harvest. The quest for optimal […]
Winter crop plantings state by state 2026-27 season
Early predictions for the 2026-27 winter crop are based around the amount of ground planted estimated at 23.6 million hectares Many things just didn’t add up for cautious growers leading into the 2026-27 winter crop planting season. They had just come off a record farmgate income of $101.4 billion from combined crop and livestock earning […]
Manutec zero maintenance AgriHub conversions provide a productivity boost
Zero-maintenance AgriHub conversions developed by Manutec are proving a simply brilliant choice with growers able to reduce planting downtime Manutec has provided local growers with access to the most innovative ways of planting for over 30 years, and it’s been a successful run mainly because everything is engineered to work in our local conditions. And […]
Growers get first look at a spray that prevents evaporation
A biodegradable spray that prevents evaporation and reduces moisture loss may be the key for marginal regions to grow successful crops A spray compound is being tested to first capture and then stop rainfall from turning into immediate evaporation, then instead, guide it straight to where the seed needs it for early establishment. Already under […]
Case IH updates Axial-Flow 160 Series with operator advantages
Factory fit Improvements include Dual Pro 1200 displays with improve control and visibility and upgraded grain handling and feeder options Case IH has introduced significant updates for its Axial-Flow® 160 Series combines to be released as Model Year 2027 units and deliver improved factory-fit technology, including enhanced automation, connectivity and operator comfort for Class 6 and […]
El Niño officially declared by The Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau has declared an El Niño event will be active during winter season 2026-27 with outcome still under a close watch Usually very conservative, when it comes to declaring an El Niño event, The Bureau of Meteorology (The Bureau ) has declared an El Niño is now active in Australia and warns about the […]