John Deere initiates Harvest Profit program for tighter control
The Harvest Profit program is now available from John Deere and can be used as a powerful cost and profit tracking tool ready for this season Growers across Australia and New Zealand now have a unique tool in John Deere’s Harvest Profit, a convenient cost and profit tracking software platform that offers near-real-time profitability monitoring […]
Vegetable industry compliance burden tops $200 million as growers consider quitting
While fruit growers are the leading lights for increased production and export growth their vegetable growing cousins are finding it much tougher going Research released by AUSVEG has, for the first time, quantified the significant cost and scope of the $213 million annual compliance, regulatory, and red tape burden that hampers vegetable growers. The overwhelming […]
Spicy cash crop options open up for first time following successful trials
Farmers seeking cash crop alternatives may well find what they need from the results of trials currently underway with sesame kalonji and fennel Efforts to spice up crop growing options are gathering pace with this season’s trials of kalonji and fennel proving to be some of the best performing to date. Researchers from CQUniversity’s Institute […]
MagrowTec easy to fit system boosts spray productivity
How a potato farmer improved efficiency by one-third with MagrowTec magnetic-assist spraying technology A family-run farm, growing a wide range of crops including potatoes, onions, carrots, brassicas, lettuce, pumpkins, and watermelon is the latest to test MagrowTec’s magnetic-assist spray technology. Always on the lookout for technologies that can support more efficient farming practices, the farm […]
GRDC begins spring tours through key wheatbelt locations
Watch out for a GRDC spring tour in your region to establish if growers are satisfied with current research or need some further assistance Spring has sprung, and that means the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) will embark on its annual spring tours. These tours through busy growing regions provide an opportunity for GRDC […]
John Deere takes full ownership of GUSS Automation spraying
John Deere now has the exclusive rights to offer vineyard and orchard growers the most advanced autonomous sprayers with full ownership of GUSS John Deere has taken the steps to secure the full acquisition of GUSS Automation LLC, a globally recognised leader in high-value crop autonomy, headquartered in Kingsburg California USA. The acquisition builds on […]
Canola production at risk from increased fungicide application
Researchers are asking growers to reassess just how much fungicide they should be applying to canola due to a building resistance threat Crop pathologists and fungal disease experts are concerned about the increasing use of precautionary fungicide applications in canola that local growers are applying. Repeated applications of a single fungicide as ‘cheap insurance’ against […]
Cotton Grower of the Year awards for 2025 show depth of talent
The cotton industry awards were announced at the Awards Dinner during the Cotton Collective 2025 held in Toowoomba QLD The awards night for Cotton growers was well timed, with production for season 2024-25 estimated to increase by 12% to 1.2 million tonnes, driven by the 10% rise to 519,000/ha of ground planted and expected near-record […]
AgriFutures Rice panel is set to shape the future of rice growing
AgriFutures Australia has formed the Rice Research Development and Extension (RD&E) panel to drive forward a successful growing strategy The Rice RD&E Panel marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the Australian rice industry, as this strategic advisory group is designed to guide research, innovation and investment moving forward. This Panel could greatly assist […]
Growers are gaining ground in the fight against crop weeds
The impact of weeds on crop yields has fallen from 2.8 million tonnes in 2016 to 1.2 million tonnes in 2025 translating into higher income Grain and cotton growers are substantially increasing their income by incorporating long-term weed management strategies into their cropping programs, and more money is on the table. While growers are winning […]