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. […]
John Deere offers a result driven Smart Apply Intelligent Spray System
LiDAR sensors deliver precision spraying and engage the nozzles just when needed for John Deere’s Smart Apply Intelligent Spray System When Ben Thomson hosted a field day three years ago at his family’s historic winery, Best’s Wines at Great Western in Victoria, it was a unique event for several reasons. The fifth-generation winemaker seldomly hosts […]
John Deere X9 Combine Harvester triumphs in 1000-tonne challenge
Setting out to harvest 1000 tonnes of wheat in one day was a challenge between two brothers operating a John Deere S790 and X9 1100 combine harvester Chris and Dale Bartlett put their John Deere S790 and X9 1100combines to the test to determine who would be the first to harvest 1000 tonnes a day. […]
Winter plantings point to a solid farmgate income for grain growers
It’s a strong start to the 2024-25 season with at least 23.6 million hectares planted and a long-range forecast for average to above-average rainfall in most regions Growers in the eastern states in particular started the season with plenty of moisture in the ground, while Western and South Australian growers had to contemplate a riskier […]