Western Australian growers achieve record results from 2025-26 cropping season
With grain deliveries near completion the season is set to deliver WA growers a never seen before 27 million tonne grain haul breaking the 2022-23 season record Growers in WA are still counting the benefits of a late high-yielding season, with previous estimates of 26.21 million tonnes already surpassed as the tally climbs closer to […]
AI and digital tools designed to unlock full farm potential
Syngenta is expanding coverage of its Cropwise AI solution and other cutting-edge tools to put more technology in the hands of all farm operations A study into farm technology has clearly shown that an adoption gap exists between small and large farm operations, and this needs to be addressed to reduce the possible farm income […]
Farmers beat down fires and floods as forecast indicates a promising season ahead
The long-term weather forecast for February to April 2026 is revealed in the Bureau’s official video release available to access here Farmers are currently being attacked on all fronts, including both fire and floods, but will face another growing season with vigour as long-term forecasts for February to April 2026 reveal ideal conditions for crop […]
Minter Magic almond and citrus growers embrace GPS technology
What started with John Deere GPS technology and AutoTrac to mark out asparagus rows has expanded to a StarFire system for operations like planting and harvesting The words, “Dad I want to be a farmer”, were music to Darren Minter’s ears, a fourth-generation Mildura horticulture producer, who had initially pegged his son, Garry, to become […]
Winter crop harvest for 2025-25 tipped at second highest on record
Winter crop production in season 2025-26 increases by a further 10% over the previous forecast to 66.3 million tonnes for near harvest record The winter harvest for season 2025-26 was noticeably later than usual as husks kept on swelling to reveal significantly above average yields on farm operations in northern New South Wales, Queensland and […]
AusCut residue management models are in strong demand
Residue management in this heavy trash season is well covered by the expansive range of AusCut models built for medium to large farm operations AusCut is a family-owned company based in Cowra NSW with a multi-generational history in farming and manufacturing quality agricultural machinery for Australian conditions. Because company owners have spent decades both manufacturing […]
Satake Oceania silo operation can supply growers in every state
With the purchase of DE Silos in WA it boosted the Satake Oceania operation to a prime position to supply on-farm storage to most locations Satake Oceania is currently in a position where the company can manufacture and supply on-farm grain storage silos to almost every farm location across the country. Following the purchase of […]
K-Line Ag TrashCutter and Speedtiller support smarter residue management
K-Line specialist models now play a vital role in handling heavy stubble or as the best method to control weeds with the TrashCutter® and Speedtiller® As harvest draws to a close, growers are already turning their attention to the next phase: managing crop residue and preparing paddocks for the season ahead. With tight turnaround times […]
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 […]
Canola processing plant seeks seed funding from WA growers
An ambitious project in WA to build and operate a Canola plant has launched an initial $10 million capital raising aimed at local growers Growers in Western Australia’s Great Southern are waking up to the news that a high-capacity canola processing plant is proposed for their region, and that a $10 million seed-raising round is […]