Wandin Silvan Field Days well prepared for a back to normal event in 2022
The Yarra valley will storm to life and welcome visitors from all parts of the country when it opens its gates on 14 and 15 October for the 53rd year of the event The Wandin-Silvan Field days committee is looking forward to once again hosting their popular community event, that has become vital to many […]
National weed management event for controlling weeds planned for Mildura
For the first time the premier event to help grain growers control weeds – WeedSmart Week – will be held in Mildura running from 30 August to 1 September 2022 Expecting to attract up to 200 northern Mallee leading grain growers and other interested participants, WeedSmart Week being held in Mildura for the first time will include […]
Rabobank breaks down the June 2022 quarterly CPI figures as food price inflation climbs
Rabobank relays how there has been an increase across the grocery basket with prices rising for dairy, meat, fruit and vegetables and bread The latest quarterly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, released today, has shown a continuing rise in Australian food price inflation, with June 2022 quarter food prices increasing 5.9% compared with the June […]
Earth Overshoot Day edges even earlier as we use up more natural resources than we renew
An expanding population and consumption suggests we will require the capacity of almost two earths to meet our level of demand by 2030 Sustainable Population Australia says it is no surprise but nevertheless alarming that this year’s Earth Overshoot Day, 28 July 2022 is two days earlier than last year 30 July 2021. Earth Overshoot […]
Varroa pesticide promises to be honey bee safe as part of $61 million pollination research
Aussie scientists are working on a world-first hormone based pesticide to destroy Varroa mite claimed to be completely bee friendly Amid Australia’s first Varroa Destructor Mite outbreak, the grower-owned research and development corporation Hort Innovation has joined forces with the University of Sydney to develop a world-first hormone-based pesticide that is safe for honey bees […]
KUHN continues as a leading innovator in precision spreading for over 20 years
KUHN Farm Machinery led a revolution in the fertiliser industry with the introduction of its EMC technology and today offers the most extensive model range Many current spreader operators wouldn’t realise just how much spreading was left to chance with bulk application right across the paddock meant to do the trick, just over 20 years […]
BKT tyres for sprayers shows just how far specialist rubber technology has evolved
For sprayers to work at their optimum the right tyre choice can help the operators get the results required whether at top speed or on the headland turn the right grip comes in handy For an operator who can drive a tractor down a furrow or in a straight line when haymaking, they shouldn’t take […]
Eureka Prizes finalists announced for 2022 from an array of our top research minds
The Australian Museum Eureka prizes will be awarded for evolutionary research into sustainable food production, antimicrobial resistance and the future of AI The Australian Museum (AM) has today announced the 45 finalists selected for Australia’s leading science awards, the 2022 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Finalists from almost every state and territory across Australia are in the running for […]
Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo is one to mark in your calendar for 2023
Successful events for selling equipment and drawing big crowds are few and far between and that’s why it’s time to start marking down the best events to attend in 2023 Following the highly successful event earlier this year there is already a buzz around what to expect to see at the 2023 Diesel Dirt & […]
Cobber Challenge Relay working dog teams set to compete in inaugural event
There are 12 teams of farm dogs that will compete in the Cobber Challenge Relay from across Australia and New Zealand to win the title of hardest working team In previous years, the Cobber Challenge has showcased the efforts of individual working dogs, but the 2022 challenge celebrates the teamwork that goes into running a […]