Grain growers in WA set a record harvest for 2025-26
With a haul of 27.35 million tonnes the 2025-26 grain harvest in WA broke the state’s seasonal production record by over 1 million tonnes The 2025-26 grain growing season in Western Australia ended on a record harvest, something growers in the state are used to as this is the fourth record result from the past […]
AGT Clearfield seed varieties can be traded between growers
Growers are now able to legally trade several AGT Clearfield wheat and barley varieties as a cost-effective way to get into new varieties Growers can access the AGT Grower Portal to get their hands on seed such as Clearfield wheat varieties to mitigate the impact of herbicide residues Sourcing the right quantities of the AGT […]
Cotton harvest begins in a mixed but steady 2025-26 season
The nod for the first cotton harvest in season 2025-26 went to Emerald growers Denis and Aaron Kiely when they fired up their picker across a 71-hectare crop Cotton harvest is underway in earnest, with the first crops producing average results in what is shaping up to be a steady season despite mixed conditions across […]
Soilborne disease solutions for growers driven by GRDC findings
GRDC is intending to arm grain growers with resources to overcome soil-borne diseases responsible for crop yield losses valued at $1.71 billion annually The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has launched an ambitious national initiative designed to arm grain growers with the knowledge, tools and strategies needed to combat the nation’s most damaging crop […]
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 […]