Livestock value will play a major role in 2026-27 season
Coming off a record result last year the value of livestock is still forecast at high levels for the 2026-27 season Livestock producers played a major role in the record farmgate value of $101.4 billion from last season and will be a major contributor in the 2026-27 season where agricultural production is expected to reach […]
Beef judges and paraders face off in an inspiring contest
Young Judges and Paraders shine at the national championships held today at the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) Following an inspiration competition with entrants from all states, Tasmania lays claim to back-to-back wins in the national beef judges contest while one of the youngest competitors at 16 won the paraders class. The industries top young beef […]
Cotton Grower of the Year maintains a family of tradition
The Brimblecombe family farming in the Lockyer Valley has been named the 2026 Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year The Brimblecombe family from Moira Farming in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley has taken out the cotton industry’s highest honour, being named the 2026 Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year at the Australian Cotton Industry Awards dinner. The […]
John Deere presents service to Cotton Industry Award
Two inspirational cotton leaders have been recognised through the John Deere Service to Industry Award Two cotton leaders whose contributions left a lasting legacy have received the 2026 John Deere Service to Industry Award, presented at the Cotton Industry Awards Dinner during the Australian Cotton Conference on the Gold Coast. Cotton Research and Development Corporation […]
Grains Australia add eight wheat varieties to approved list
Grains Australia has confirmed eight wheat classifications have been included on the Wheat Variety Master list for 2026 Grains Australia’s 2026-27 Wheat Variety Master list confirms all new and current varieties approved under Grains Australia’s wheat classification process, that you need to know. With the aim to ensure our global reputation as a producer of […]
Annual ryegrass solution sought as it thrives in dry crop conditions
Drought hardy annual ryegrass raises a major weed management challenge as it evades current controls Research findings confirm annual ryegrass is currently the most damaging weed in our grain growing systems, as it is clever enough to adjust its growth and reproduction to survive under drought stress. A study into how annual ryegrass is it […]
Cobungra Station moves ahead with Carbon Credit Unit Scheme
Silva Carbon Origination Fund secures the purchase of the 31,292ha Cobungra Station located in Victoria’s high country The coalition were quick to condemn the sale of the large holding 31,292ha Cobungra Station located at the foothills of Mt Hotham, just 9km from Omeo, see initial reason for their objection here. And since we ran that […]
Laidley spring festival blooms into the ultimate destination
Travelling from either Brisbane or Toowoomba direction it’s just one hour to attend this authentic country festival and enjoy a big moment Dust off the boots, pack the family and point the car towards Laidley because one of Queensland’s most charming country celebrations is preparing to burst into bloom once again, and there to celebrate […]
Cotton Australia adds grower directors to 2026 board lineup
One sitting director has been re-elected and two grower board members have been elected at Cotton Australia At Cotton Australia’s Annual General Meeting, held during the Australian Cotton Conference on the Gold Coast. One sitting director has been re-elected and two new grower board members have been elected. In accordance with the Constitution, three positions […]
Winter crop outlook 2026-27 turns upbeat with timely rainfall
Improved soil moisture levels across several key grain growing regions has lifted production prospects compared with earlier projections An industry expert has been bold enough to ponder a mid-winter seasonal forecast that has turned around their earlier pessimistic predictions on crop prospects, replacing the previous rhetoric with a vastly improved harvest outlook. Growers are pleased […]