Elon Musk trillionaire appellation falters as shares tumble
Elon Musk crowned the first trillionaire following the SpaceX launch – on paper at least –has been reduced back to a multi-billionaire Elon Musk will always be the name that carries into history as the first trillionaire, even though he only enjoyed that wealth status for 12 days before the SpaceX stock price that catapulted […]
Growers get first look at a spray that prevents evaporation
A biodegradable spray that prevents evaporation and reduces moisture loss may be the key for marginal regions to grow successful crops A spray compound is being tested to first capture and then stop rainfall from turning into immediate evaporation, then instead, guide it straight to where the seed needs it for early establishment. Already under […]
Paraquat and Diquat herbicide use keeps green light for now
The APVMA has chosen to allow farmers to apply Paraquat and Diquat herbicide but with added precautions The continued use of herbicides paraquat and diquat come with very clear user beware warnings by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) and firm convictions from Parkinson’s disease neurologists that paraquat should be banned. And while […]
Case IH updates Axial-Flow 160 Series with operator advantages
Factory fit Improvements include Dual Pro 1200 displays with improve control and visibility and upgraded grain handling and feeder options Case IH has introduced significant updates for its Axial-Flow® 160 Series combines to be released as Model Year 2027 units and deliver improved factory-fit technology, including enhanced automation, connectivity and operator comfort for Class 6 and […]
Midwest EOFY offer on leading draper fronts is worth catching
Locally made harvest fronts are at a reduced price for a short time in an end-of-financial-year sale at Midwest Fabrication The EOFY sale at Midwest Fabrication is currently open for growers to lock in special pricing on Australia’s leading locally designed and manufactured draper delivered in time for harvest. But please act now as this offer will […]
Norweld Ute trays are first choice to support daily farm operations
Norweld Ute trays have become the most practical solution for farmers looking to stay organised and work more efficiently On farms and all types of rural jobbing, Utes are no longer a simple vehicle to get from A to B, now backed by equipment storage that offers everything an operator needs, their build and design […]
El Niño officially declared by The Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau has declared an El Niño event will be active during winter season 2026-27 with outcome still under a close watch Usually very conservative, when it comes to declaring an El Niño event, The Bureau of Meteorology (The Bureau ) has declared an El Niño is now active in Australia and warns about the […]
Fertiliser price points are dropping in some world markets
It’s difficult for industry watchers to predict but fertiliser prices have dropped in Brazil US/NOLA and the Baltic region where demand is subdued For our local market it appears most growers will have to rely on supply from the Federal Government partnership with Incitec Pivot, CSBP and Summit Fertilizer with total volumes secured under the […]
Bourgault offers special deal with release of next-generation PLDX dual opener
The just released Bourgault ParaLink dual Xtreme opener is designed for better placement in rough and uneven planting condition Bourgault Australia has released a highly functional ParaLink Dual Xtreme (PLDX™) opener capable of improving emergence results, especially in rough and uneven planting conditions. The PLDX openers become part of a highly efficient seeding rig when […]
AusCut releases TruTill and arms you with everything you need for tillage
Everything you have ever wanted to do with tillage operations has just been made much simpler with the release of TruTill For three generations, AusCut has been manufacturing farm machinery with a straightforward philosophy. Design it for Aussie conditions, build it tough, and make sure it works well. That ethos has underpinned everything from their […]