Commander Ag-Quip is taking orders for grain handling equipment and silos
Self-propelled grain augers are available for the coming season from Commander Ag-Quip in lengths from 10 to 21.5m (34 to 71-ft) along with field bins and silos Commander Ag-Quip has been supplying the nation with top-range grain and livestock handling equipment for over 30 years with a dedication to using locally sourced materials, particularly high-quality […]
HE Silos Gunnedah celebrates 55 years with season orders taken now
With a proud 55 years of supplying equipment to local growers the third generation of the HE Silos family step up to supply all grain storage solutions HE Silos Gunnedah is operating today as a proud third-generation family-owned rural manufacturing business supplying a wide range of custom designed silos to suit on-farm storage and large […]
Robinson Helicopter is deeply entrenched in outback farming success
A video starring Bryce Nietvelt owner of Riverina Helicopters reveals how Robinson Helicopters play a vital part in his rural region’s agriculture production Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) is an undisputed world-leading manufacturer of civil helicopters and has starred in the Riverina Food Bowl in NSW in its latest episode of the “Climb Higher” video series. […]
Canola pests are under attack from beneficial insects spiders and mites
GRDC is attempting to recruit what it terms beneficial insects to attack known pests in Canola to combat pesticide resistant strains Grain growers are expected to benefit from improved pest management strategies with the commencement of two research projects by GRDC focusing on beneficial insects (beneficials) in Canola. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) […]
Building drought resistance into crops is under intensive research
Developing cropping seed varieties to combat extreme drought conditions is part of a collaborative project now well underway If a wider approach to research is effective, it could result in improving drought adaptation in crops where growers in marginal regions will be saved from current seasonal seesaw calamities. More focus on integrating research into drought […]
Agtech company set to solve global problem of insecticide resistance in crop pests
Biopesticides will provide the key to future proofing Australia’s agricultural exports according to an analyst by Tim Grogan CEO of Bio-Gene Technology Limited Australian farm produce is among the highest quality in the world. As a result, the strong demand for our products has generated a 67% increase in value over the past three decades. […]
Agsafe initiated drumMUSTER program keeps communities clean and green
Agsafe is credited with coming up with a way of diverting 42 million agvet containers of plastics away from landfill sites and into clean recycling programs For years, farmers and other AgVet chemical users had few options for disposing of used containers. Consequently, they were dumped, buried, or burnt. Enter Product Stewardship. A whole-of-life-cycle approach […]
John Deere Operations Center 4G modem is key to connectivity
With the end of 3G in the bush on 30 June 2024 an upgrade to 4G is simply part of progress for Doolin Agriculture For the past four years, Doolin Agriculture has been steadily increasing its adoption of John Deere Operations Center™ as an essential tool for the company’s 7000ha cropping operation in northern NSW, and […]
Vineyard of the Year Awards list the top wineries for 2024
Experts in viticulture and wine highlight wine growers offering shining examples of success despite uncertain weather patterns and dwindling returns If you are planning on a little tipple to celebrate or simply to relax and ease the tension, take a look at the offerings from what experts have described as the best vineyards for 2024. […]
Winter crop farmgate income rebound tipped for coming season
Crop income experts have joined with rebound predictions for livestock producers to form a surge in farm income for season 2024-25 Farmgate income is predicted to rebound in the 2024-25 season with experts from different segments suggesting Crops and Livestock will increase to $48.7 and $36.2 billion respectively. A total of $84.9 billion for the […]