John Deere Biomax planter direct from the US started a trend
How a disc seeder purchase in the early 1990s for no-till planting started a trend that this farming family have followed ever since It’s fair to say that technology has transformed a multi-generational farming operation to a point where their income is more ensured than most. Fifth-generation farmer Darren Trewick remembers the traditional way of […]
Avocado growers set for big production rebound next season
There will still be an estimated 128,000 metric tons of avocado fruit in the alternative 2024-25 season with 170,000 metric tons tipped for season 2025-26 Avocado growers are used to the seesaw in production, where every second season takes a breather and can produce up to 25% less than the previous season. This is a […]
Midwest harvest front benefits motivate more growers to make a switch
We look at why locally manufactured and designed Midwest fronts built here are now the first choice for progressive growers Midwest Fabrication, makers of the ground-breaking 18.3m (60-ft) Legacy Front, has a swath of growers lining up to update their harvesting front for next season. Midwest was already a local pioneer in harvest front design […]
Legume varieties released by UQ will increase volume for local growers
Growers now have access to five additional varieties of legume that have been especially developed to increase coverage across more regions The University of Queensland (UQ) has developed five new varieties of pigeonpea as a step towards the legume being grown more widely by local growers. A program at UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and […]
Crop sowing trials identify there is every reason to vary planting dates
Season variations are forcing a change from traditional planting dates to optimal sowing windows that suit conditions as confirmed in trials Grain growers are set to benefit from results revealed in a series of targeted projects focused on the time of sowing in response to increasing seasonal variability. Delivered through the Grains Research and Development […]
Drought that threatened the 2025-26 winter crop has broken for most
Bureau of Meteorology has farmers waking up to the best news they have heard in a while as drought threatening the 2025-26 winter crop fades The latest rainfall summary issued by the Bureau of Meteorology highlights an Increased chance of above-average rainfall for much of the cropping regions, throughout July to September 2025. This is […]
Corteva Young Grower of the Year innovations boost yields
Introducing robots and smart tech earned an inspiring Queensland grower the 2025 Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year award Vegetable grower Craig Dingle has been named the 2025 Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year, with judges impressed with his commitment to innovation and global best practice. Changes made to his Queensland-based farm operation […]
Winter crop progress reveals that not all growing regions treated equal
Growers in all states started to plant with a similar level of confidence but outside influences have caused variances in harvest expectations Crop plantings for winter season 2025-26 across all states are historically high with a 24.9 million hectares mark already reached, and this could increase past the previous 25.0 million hectare record set just […]
Growers planting down a near record winter season 2025-26 waiting on rain
For growers to get back significant cash they have put out in a massive spend to plant down a near record crop rain is needed now Industry analysts have been pretty much on board, suggesting a record winter crop planting for season 2025-26, with estimates as high as 24.9 million hectares, second only to the […]
CSIRO national stocktake of our food system reveals $800 billions of value
Local farmers produce enough food to feed around 100 million people and identifying hidden costs could extend that coverage CSIRO has completed the first-ever national stocktake of our $800 billion food system, currently produced by 100,000 farmers, that feeds around 100 million people, including 27 million Australians. Released today as part of the Food System Horizons initiative, […]