Farmgate income gets uplift forecast with cropping on a positive reset
Livestock producers already in the box seat for a steady rise are now followed by cereal growers as much-needed rain has arrived just in time. Widespread rainfall in late July was all some farm operations needed to mark a turning point for the 2024-25 winter cropping season. The rain has been especially critical for parts […]
Elders store opening sets the rural retailing standard for agri products
Elders Toowoomba has become the benchmark of what a current rural retail store can provide farmers with a grand opening showcase of products Every conceivable product for farm operations has been masterfully positioned for the ultimate farm customer experience, as revealed at the grand opening of the Elders Rural Services store in Toowoomba QLD. Elders […]
Excel farms manager awarded Rabobank 2025 trans Tasman business prize
The clever strategy chosen by the regional manager of fast-growing agriculture firm Excel Farms secured the 2025 trans-Tasman business award The Victorian regional manager of fast-growing Australian agriculture company Excel Farms has taken out this year’s Rabobank ‘Dr John Morris’ Business Development Prize from a field of some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading farmers. […]
Institute for Future Farming Systems reaches milestone in farm research
CQUniversity’s Institute for Future Farming Systems (IFFS) looks back over 10 years of research and development CQUniversity’s Institute for Future Farming Systems (IFFS) has marked a decade of delivering practical research that’s helping shape the future both here and around the world. Established in 2015 with a vision to support northern Australia’s agricultural industries, IFFS […]
John Deere 9RX Series tractors open access to high speed and performance
The first John Deere 9RX Series tractors arrived just in time to plant 55,000 hectares of wheat and chickpeas near the New South Wales-Queensland border Cleveland Agriculture is the first farm operation to get delivery and put John Deere 9RX Series tractors to work in Australia. It was a formidable sight when two tractors that […]
Young ag leadership award finalists will set the stage at Royal Adelaide Show
The National Rural Ambassador Award contested by representatives from each state will be announced in September at the Royal Adelaide Show Australia’s brightest emerging agricultural leaders are gearing up for the National Rural Ambassador Award finals in September, where the future of rural leadership will take centre stage at the Royal Adelaide Show. This prestigious competition, […]
AgriTourism Summit explores the power of opening farm gates for paying visitors
The highly anticipated second annual AgriTourism Summit searches for more ways farm operations can increase revenue while welcoming visitors Currently running in the vibrant Orange NSW region from 12 to 13 August 2025 with expert speakers and hands-on learning experiences, the dedicated AgriTourism Summit bringing together farmers, government leaders, and changemakers to explore the power […]
O’Connors adds its might to the CNH badge consolidation with dealer acquisition
The New Holland badge is being integrated into the Super dealer network of O’Connors through a takeover of the Bellevue Machinery yards For the very first time, O’Connors will be selling New Holland models alongside their famed sister stable Case IH models. O’Connors powers up its dealer footprint with the acquisition of New Holland dealerships […]
Canegrowers on display to showcase the sweet side of sugar industry
Make sure you take a look at the Canegrowers stand at EKKA where a set of headphones takes you into the daily life of a grower Sugarcane will take centre stage at the Royal Queensland Show (EKKA) from 9 to 17 August at the Brisbane Showgrounds, with CANEGROWERS on hand to give visitors a first-hand […]
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 […]