Horticulture export push powers ahead through FASTA program
One year later Australia’s $130M Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA) initiative has more than 50 projects in the pipeline to bolster exports Australia’s $130 million Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA) initiative has marked its first anniversary with significant strides toward safeguarding and expanding the nation’s horticulture exports. This eight-year program, driven by Hort […]
Davimac chaser bins design upgrades ensure a timely harvest
The chaser bin market leader goes an extra step to add more features as standard for efficient delivery during the next harvest Already a popular choice amongst leading growers Davimac has added extra dimensions to its 25 to 35-tonne capacity models for the upcoming season. These updates will ensure the local manufacturer remains as market […]
Legumes being promoted as key to reducing nitrogen losses from crops
See what plant breeders have discovered at the 11th International Conference on Legume Genetics and Genomics in Brisbane The world’s foremost researchers and plant breeders will share the latest breakthroughs at the 11th International Conference on Legume Genetics and Genomics in Brisbane. Conference chair and University of Queensland Professor Michael Udvardi said the gathering from 30 September until 3 October […]
Winter crop harvest of 55.2 million tonnes expected for 2024-25 season
With returns 17% above the 10-year average growers in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia are sitting in the box seats With the 2024-25 winter crop still nestled safely within the bosom of fertile soil and receiving timely rainfall it is expected the main growing regions will provide a harvest result in excess of […]
Initiative to enhance N fixation in pulses aims to reduce fertiliser usage
GRDC expects the National Nitrogen Fixation Project to develop nitrogen-fixing bacteria (rhizobia) strains for chickpea and could improve mungbean A Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investment to improve nitrogen (N) fixation in pulse crops across Australia aims to help grain growers increase crop productivity and reduce reliance on nitrogen fertiliser. The National Nitrogen Fixation […]
Brandt chaser bins deliver the capacity and speed you need at harvest
Brandt has released DXT dual-auger chaser bins to increase productivity at harvest while offering more cost efficiency During a fast-paced harvest, there’s no time to spare and growers need as much assistance as possible, that’s prompted Brandt to release its range of DXT dual-auger Chaser bins with bin capacities ranging from 31.2 to 68 tonnes […]
Bourgault celebrates 50 Years of seeding innovation improvements
Bourgault has been a major influence on the further development of seeding bars cultivators and air carts since 1974 Bourgault has been an integral part of expanding crop plantings in Australia since 1995 but the company’s history in providing industry-leading seeding equipment dates back 50 years. This is an impressive feat that seeding industry leader […]
Winter crop 2024-25 harvest expectations from state growing regions
With expectations of at least the third best harvest of all time we take a closer look at what each region can expect to harvest With national winter crop production expected to top 51.3 million tonnes, we take a closer look at what each state is predicted to add to the harvest. Improved production outcomes […]
Marto Farms adds autonomous technologies to provide a firm foundation
Family farming is no longer a leisurely turnover of following the way it has been done previously if you want to thrive Along with the rest of the business community, farmers face a range of challenges not seen for several years. Coming off some record-breaking income seasons has brought with it rising input costs, labour […]
ARC funds Southern Cross Uni climate smart rice breeding program
Southern Cross University makes headway in research to breed rice that grows without standing in flood-irrigation water In an attempt to produce a dryer to grow rice breed that reduces the overall environmental footprint, Southern Cross University has embarked on a breeding program backed by a three-year grant from ARC (Australian Research Council) worth $417,391. […]