Ag lending on rise as farmers re-invest record seasonal income
Lending to the farm sector increased by 5% in real terms to $142.5 billion from data compiled prior to the US-Israel attack on Iran Farm lending figures compiled at the 30 June 2025, prior to the start of the US-Israel attack on Iran, show the aggregate value of outstanding loans and leases to the farm […]
Quantum battery energy breakthrough gives locals world leading edge
Scientists at the CSIRO the University of Melbourne and RMIT have made a breakthrough with the world’s first fully functioning proof-of-concept quantum battery Scientists have made a significant leap forward in energy storage technology with the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery. Similar to conventional batteries, this quantum version charges, stores and discharges energy – and […]
John Deere content creator winner making most of prize
As John Deere seek the next winner in their content creator award inaugural recipient Phaedra Rodriguez is making the most of her prize John Deere is searching through entries for its Content Creator Competition to award the next winner free use of John Deere equipment for six months. For current winner, flower and vegetable farmer, Phaedra […]
MagrowTec strengthens service coverage in Northern NSW and Queensland
Agronomist Dan Gall joins MagrowTec as territory manager for Northern NSW and Queensland in an expansion of the after-market spray technology system MagrowTec has appointed an experienced agronomist to the role of Northern NSW and Queensland Territory Manager. Dan Gall is based in Goondiwindi and brings 18 years of agronomy experience and a unique technical […]
Trump attack on Iran has some analysts ducking for cover
Several analysts have offered opinions on just how a protracted war in Iran will affect farm income in season 2026-27 following the record result from season 2025-26 History books is where future generationswill read how the USA attack on Iran affected oil prices and trade worldwide in 2026, and whether it was the catalyst to […]
Vytelle appoints Alastair Rayner to fast track genetics for cattle producers
Alastair Rayner joins Vytelle to work with cattle producers seeking to fast-track genetic gain through data-driven reproductive technology Vytelle has moved to reinforce its focus on helping beef producers speed up genetic gain and long-term productivity with the appointed of respected livestock consultant Alastair Rayner as strategic account manager for Southern Australia. Alastair has more […]
John Deere C1100T Air Cart armed with advanced metering
The next John Deere air cart release will give growers the opportunity to make sure maximum seeding efficiency is gained through advanced metering John Deere is releasing a larger capacity addition to the C-Series air cart lineup that will optimise efficiency and reduce time wasted on refills during crucial seeding windows. The C1100T will deliver […]
Midwest Aussie-built harvest platforms are saving time and money
It is estimated local growers are saving thousands of dollars in maintenance and downtime by running Aussie built Midwest platforms at harvest If you’ve spent any time around serious grain operations in the last decade, you’ll have come across a Midwest platform. And if you’ve talked to the growers running them, you’ll have noticed something […]
Farm World sets the scene for major events in 2026
For farmers Farm World is the chance to take a look at all the models coming up for the season and for visitors its where agriculture meets excitement One of the major events to open the 2026 field Days circuit for 2026 is Farm World when it returns to Lardner Park from Thursday to Saturday […]
Hort Connections 2026 is gearing up at Adelaide venue
The southern hemisphere’s biggest horticulture conference will take place in Adelaide SA and most industry participants will be in attendance Australia and New Zealand’s premier horticulture event, Hort Connections will be staged at the Adelaide Convention Centre in 2026, over an expanded four-day program from Monday to Thursday the 1 to 4 June. The conference and […]