Queensland biofuel future begins to take shape with $25 million kick start
Queensland has the resources to lead in the race to safeguard their farmers by making a major investment into biodiesel production Queensland’s move to kickstart a biofuels industry is a major step towards unlocking the full potential of the state’s sugarcane industry according to CANEGROWERS CEO Dan Galligan. Dan Galligan has welcomed the decision by […]
AI Awareness certification developed for farm professionals
The first AI obtained certificate called AIAC can now be accessed by farm operations personel and food production professionals worldwide AI is the business buzz word right now for anything no-one understands, but for farm operations in many parts of the world they aren’t waiting for technology to arrive, they’re already using it. AI tools […]
Dowerin Machinery Field Days is the powerhouse event in the west
A two-day program in 2026 cements the Dowerin Machinery Field Days as the leading event for farming and regional communities in Western Australia Dowerin Machinery Field Days will take on an invigorated and updated look when WA’s premier agricultural event hosts displays and activities in Dowerin on the 26 and 27 August 2026 The iconic […]
Fertiliser supply could impact winter crop if invasion of Iran continues
Fertilizer Australia warns of urea supply issues for the winter crop planting if USA-Israel attack on Iran is not resolved in coming days Fertilizer Australia has warned that continued interruption to supply of fertiliser cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz is causing increasing uncertainty for future nitrogen fertiliser availability for farmers. This situation has been […]
JCB tools now readily available for all workshops and remote locations
Farmers already familar with the JCB tractor and loader range can now get access to a full range of JCB hand and power tools in Australia and NZ CW Brands has been appointed the exclusive Australian & New Zealand distributor for JCB Tools, marking its expansion into the professional power tools and equipment category. CW […]
Agro Point hubs offer farmers fully integrated bearing solutions
Applied Industrial Technologies is offering the most advanced bearing solution with Agro point hubs for high impact tillage equipment while also reducing maintenance time Within current farm operations, ever increasing equipment expansion must continue to perform reliably under some of the toughest working conditions. From dry, dusty soil to mud, moisture, and continuous heavy workloads, […]
Ag lending on rise as farmers re-invest record seasonal income
Lending to the farm sector increased by 5% in real terms to $142.5 billion from data compiled prior to the US-Israel attack on Iran Farm lending figures compiled at the 30 June 2025, prior to the start of the US-Israel attack on Iran, show the aggregate value of outstanding loans and leases to the farm […]
Quantum battery energy breakthrough gives locals world leading edge
Scientists at the CSIRO the University of Melbourne and RMIT have made a breakthrough with the world’s first fully functioning proof-of-concept quantum battery Scientists have made a significant leap forward in energy storage technology with the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery. Similar to conventional batteries, this quantum version charges, stores and discharges energy – and […]
John Deere content creator winner making most of prize
As John Deere seek the next winner in their content creator award inaugural recipient Phaedra Rodriguez is making the most of her prize John Deere is searching through entries for its Content Creator Competition to award the next winner free use of John Deere equipment for six months. For current winner, flower and vegetable farmer, Phaedra […]
MagrowTec strengthens service coverage in Northern NSW and Queensland
Agronomist Dan Gall joins MagrowTec as territory manager for Northern NSW and Queensland in an expansion of the after-market spray technology system MagrowTec has appointed an experienced agronomist to the role of Northern NSW and Queensland Territory Manager. Dan Gall is based in Goondiwindi and brings 18 years of agronomy experience and a unique technical […]