Winter crop plantings state by state 2026-27 season
Early predictions for the 2026-27 winter crop are based around the amount of ground planted estimated at 23.6 million hectares Many things just didn’t add up for cautious growers leading into the 2026-27 winter crop planting season. They had just come off a record farmgate income of $101.4 billion from combined crop and livestock earning […]
English Leicester sheep book records history of the breed
How English Leicester sheep shaped our local wool industry is covered in a book titled The History of English Leicester Sheep in Australia A book about the two centuries of the quiet influence English Leicester sheep had on developing our sheep herds from the very beginning, is a library essential as the breed is now […]
Manutec zero maintenance AgriHub conversions provide a productivity boost
Zero-maintenance AgriHub conversions developed by Manutec are proving a simply brilliant choice with growers able to reduce planting downtime Manutec has provided local growers with access to the most innovative ways of planting for over 30 years, and it’s been a successful run mainly because everything is engineered to work in our local conditions. And […]
GRDC makes an Open Call for grower-driven solutions
This follows the NGN Open Call made in 2025 when over 30 projects were awarded contracts by GRDC valued at more than $8.6 million Grain growers and industry partners will have a chance to address local production challenges, with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) opening a national call for projects it will fund […]
Beef pilot traces produce from paddock to plate
At the end of a 12-month pilot program the Aussie beef industry looks at how provenance credentials could add value Following the results of 12-month pilot investigation into the Beef industry it appears that the origin of the area the beef is grown may well affect the price producers can expect to receive moving forward. […]
Beef Pro upgrades virtual fencing with live performance data
Halter’s Beef Pro is offering producers insights into pasture grazing and herd performance for more overall management support Halter who first introduced their solar-powered GPS-enabled collars for virtual fencing to Aussie producers for testing in 2022, before their launch in 2024, has further upgraded its tech to include a more interactive farm management system with […]
BKT tyres drive telehandler performance across farms
The MULTIMAX MP 522 range of telehandler and compact loader tyres from BKT represents the stability and traction operators are seeking BKT has advanced its MULTIMAX MP 522 multi-purpose tyre range as the most suitable for all lifting and loading operations on farm telehandlers and compact loaders. Versatility is everything connected with current farming operations […]
John Deere content creator competition named for 2026
Following a nationwide search and a flood of creative entries John Deere has awarded their content creator prize for 2026 John Deere has named New South Wales couple and volunteer firefighters Chris Costaganna and Alli Chandler as its 2026 Content Creators. Their witty video showcasing a weedy lawn, ageing equipment and a desperate plea for […]
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 […]