Winter crop planting for season 2023-24 off to a good start
Good autumn rain in most cropping regions has provided an ideal start for planting this year’s winter crops Planting of the 2023-24 winter crop is well underway with growers taking advantage of good soil moisture conditions. Early planted crops have germinated well and are off to a good start. However, growers are watching closely as […]
Fruit grown locally holds the key to citrus disease resistance
Citrus fruits native to Australia hold the key to ward off the invasive effect of HBL currently attacking growing areas across the US and Africa A comprehensive map of the genome of a native lime species that is resistant to a devastating citrus disease could be the key to preventing that disease from entering Australia. […]
Diesel Dirt and Turf 2023 produces another winning Expo
Hands-on demonstrations along with static displays of current release equipment were the big drawcard at DDT 2023 With Western Sydney turning on spectacular autumn weather, the 2023 National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo was kicked off by Chris Moroz of Gold Sponsor Komatsu. Many exhibitors had put huge effort into dressing up their stands to […]
Avocado trade expected to grow in an increasingly competitive market
The once hard to sell thick skinned Avocado with greasy content is finding favour in several world markets with our own exports booming With Avocados becoming popular in trendy sandwich bars and Bistros it backs up forecasts the global Avocado trade will continue to grow in the next few years. However, there is a major […]
OJA Tractor is chosen as the world badge for Mahindra expansion
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd is introducing the OJA tractor to take the company into the global market with a range of sub-compacts to large utility models Mahindra Tractors, part of the farm equipment sector at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M), has introduced OJA as the brand name for its new future-ready range of tractors with […]
Budget tax hit on farmers will seep into every household
Farmers and regional Australian residents will initially feel the most sting from the Federal Budget but that will also extend to city dwellers in due course It’s always a two-way split when a budget is announced, there are the Collins and Pitt Street cockies that are cocooned in warm velvet surroundings with a drop of […]
SDLG H Series wheel loaders are loaded up with reliability
CJD Equipment release the H Series range of SDLG loaders that are ideally placed for farm operations The SDLG H-Series wheel loader range has been released to build on the success the badge has already achieved with previous models by combining durability and superior comfort, along with exceptional fuel efficiency. The result is a range […]
Norco Primex opens gates to reveal over 350 exhibitors at 2023 event
Norco Primex 2023 runs from Thursday 11 until Sunday 13 May 13 May at the Richmond Valley Events Centre located at Casino Drive Casino NSW PRIMEX Expo is back bigger, better and sooner than ever with the 2023 Rural and Farming Industry Field Day returning to its regular schedule and opening at 9am next Thursday […]
Drone capabilities in farming shine at CDU Katherine Open Day
Remote regions of the Northern Territory are proving ideal for visual drone activity to cover a wide sparse of ground quickly The sky was the limit at the Crossroads of the North where Charles Darwin University (CDU) demonstrated its burgeoning capabilities in drone education, training and research at the CDU Katherine Rural Campus Open Day. […]
Melbourne Royal to host condiment extravaganza at 2023 event
The Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards is the event that all preserve, dressing, sauce and cordial entrepreneurs want to win in 2023 The Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards Sweet and Savoury Preserves categories have received an abundance of entries that will spark some fierce competition from some of Australia’s most respected producers. But first, many […]