Winter crop in line for a hat trick of three bumper crops in a row
Following a record planting for the 2022/23 winter crop Rabobank specialists see the potential for third consecutive bumper harvest Growers have laid the groundwork for a third consecutive bumper harvest, with this year’s total planted crop area forecast to reach a record 23.83 million hectares, Rabobank says in its 2022/23 Winter Crop Outlook. This would […]
Hort Connections 2022 will flush out fresh produce supply issues
The biggest event on the fresh food calendar will have its hands full with discussions ranging from increased costs and delivery issues in horticulture Thousands of growers along with industry members and representatives from throughout the fresh produce industry will kick-off Hort Connections 2022 on Monday 6 June at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. […]
Abbey Feed Wagons offer the perfect Total Mixed Ration solution
Abbey feed mixer wagons with feed carrying capacities from 10 to 33cub.m are now available Abbey feed mixer wagons are now readily available in our local market with models ranging from single augers with 10cub.m feed capacities, right up to twin auger models with 33cub.m feed capacities. With such a wide range of models to […]
Barnaby Joyce takes a stake to the heart for sake of Nationals back to centre plan
Nationals MP’s voted to roll popular leader for a future that fits with chai tea latte instead of cappuccinos in a world where sensitivity rules – at the moment at least If you though you knew anything about politics, 2022 has proved everyone making that claim is equal to a rambling lunatic that thinks the […]
ARAG offer the perfect retrofit ISOBUS system for Airseeders
Accuracy for seeding operations has greatly improved with the latest release from ARAG able to be retrofitted to all leading badges ARAG is gaining considerable success with its plug and play ISOBUS IBX100 system as growers confirm it offers one of the most accurate Air Seeding placement systems currently available. As a member of the […]
Nationals party leadership to be decided on Monday and nothing is certain
Skeletons will be rattled and intentions will be questioned during a fiery Nationals Party leadership spill that will decide the fate of party policies The energetic contender and current Nationals Party Deputy Leader David Littleproud will face his biggest political test to date when members are asked to decide the future of the party on […]
John Deere increases sales to US$13.3 billion in fiscal year quarter two
No recession talk here as Deere & Co posts a net sales and revenue increase of 10.9% for the second quarter of 2022 to show a US$2.1 billion profit for just three month’s work Deere & Co’s income for a single quarter (3 months) puts everything about the farm business into a clear perspective, things […]
CNH Industrial takes over crop spray boom manufacturer Specialty Enterprises
This latest acquisition by CNH Industrial could see the fastest fallout of a customer base for some time as many leading badges rely on the Specialty product line – in direct competition with CNH’s Case IH Patriot range Now inducted into the CNH Industrial fold, Specialty Enterprises LLC (Specialty) is claimed as North America’s largest manufacturer […]
Scenic Rim eat local week has a strong focus on food direct from the farm
Put some time aside for the Scenic Rim eat local week 2022 as its ready to teach kids and adults alike all about healthy nutrition and flavours direct from the farm It almost sounds ridiculous, but you will be thrilled by a display of frog hotels, beneficial bugs, seed bombs, camel rides, carrot snags and […]
Norco Primex Expo 2022 rescheduled to a cracking event in November
Following the postponement of Norco Primex Field Days from their traditional May timeslot due to heavy flooding the event is now confirmed as taking place from 10 to 12 November Being pretty much the final major event for 2022 it is expected many new firms will take the chance to release and display their product […]