Henty Agri Innovators Awards are here to champion ag-tech creators
All budding inventors and backyard engineers have a chance for glory at the 2023 Henty Machinery Field days against upcoming innovative tech solutions Be part of the 60th anniversary Henty Machinery Field Days, scheduled for Tuesday to Thursday 19 to 21 September 2023. The gates open to the public daily from 8.00am to 5pm, and […]
Asparagopsis red seaweed feed shows potential from promising trial results
Feedlot trails previously over 100 days and a recent 300 day trail has shown Asparagopsis to be safe for long-fed cattle like Wagyu to consume over those extended periods A world first trial into the use of the red seaweed Asparagopsis as feed for Wagyu has delivered promising results and further demonstrated the potential of feed additives […]
Marshall Multispread stays ahead of the curve with a precision design
Roesner has taken Multispread models to a higher level with their MDC app for secure machine calibration and operation while in the paddock Developed and manufactured by Roesner Pty Ltd a family run company with a proud 122-year history, the Marshall Multispread holds the unique position as Australia’s top selling spreader. Launched in the 1980s, […]
Flexolt oral lice treatment is a game changer for sheep producers
Battling lice is no longer as time consuming or as hit or miss with the release of a world first oral lice treatment for sheep available now for local producers For the first time, local sheep producers can treat their flock for lice when it best suits them following the release of Flexolt oral lice […]
Mount Isa Rodeo Festival also marks 100 Years of Mount Isa celebrations
High prize purses are on offer across nine days in the famous red dirt of the Outback as the Rodeo Festival runs from Saturday the 5 through to Sunday 13 August This year the legendary Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is a Festival over nine days in the famous red dirt of the Australian Outback. And […]
WeedSmart Week 2023 celebrates a decade of weed innovation
Make an effort to get across to the WeedSmart Week event to be held this year in Dubbo NSW on Tuesday to Thursday 1 to 3 August 2023 WeedSmart, in collaboration with its platinum partner the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), has announced the 10th WeedSmart Week will be held in Dubbo NSW from […]
LEMKEN IC-Light camera improves detection for specialist growers
Specialist growers of onions, broccoli and red cabbage already realising the advantages of mechanical weed control now have a camera advantage LEMKEN is now offering growers the advantage of IC-Light+ camera control that is able to detect weeds in the near-infrared range, for its stablemate brand Steketee hoeing models. With this new camera, it makes […]
Beef cattle market remains strong as herd rebuilding kicks in
Local beef production is expected to rise in the second half of 2023 following two seasons of herd rebuilding Australia’s beef production is forecast to rise by 6% through the second half of 2023, with output to sit in line with the five-year production average, according to the latest Rural Bank report. This comes on […]
Fruit and vegetable growers have the most to gain from the upcoming season
With fruit and vegetable prices remaining above average growers are expected to boost production for increased returns this season Strong horticultural production combined with rising export demand for key varieties are expected to hold producers in good stead over the back half of 2023 according to a report from the Rural Bank that counts fruit […]
Winter crop plantings for 2023-24 at all-time record but harvest levels a perceived risk
Predictions for a hit to the winter crop harvest continue as Rural Bank gives its assessment of the season ahead for grower fortunes Once all the crystal ball gazers start drinking from the one trough it’s hard to get a varying second opinion. And that’s the case with winter harvest predictions for season 2023-24, even […]