Agquip 2022 allows you to skip the cue and save by buying Online
Farmers planning to attend the AgQuip field days from 16 to 18 August can save 50% on the cost of their ticket and skip the queue by purchasing online Event organisers ACM Rural Events have introduced ticket registration for the first time as part of the 2022 field days that will run from Tuesday and […]
John Deere See & Spray™ Select extends spray window into the night
John Deere 400 and 600 Series sprayer owners can expect an average saving of 77% on herbicide costs when these models come into the paddock Farmers can ‘light up the night’ during peak spraying windows with John Deere’s See & SprayTM Select technology on MY23 400 and 600 Series Sprayers paving the way for fully […]
Flexidrag® an Australian Made quality hose for irrigation you can trust
Crusader Hose has invested heavily in technology and factory upgrades to supply a world-class irrigation hose that stands up to the rigours of our local conditions With over 30 years experience manufacturing layflat for irrigation, Crusader Hose has found that reliability and ease of handling are the two key qualities farmers require most of a […]
Zimmatic ANZ offers Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards to the best irrigators
To be part of the award any irrigators can enter themselves while industry agronomists, neighbours and organisations can also nominate a local irrigator with winners to share around AUD$25,000 worth of prizes The Zimmatic Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awardshave been launched to celebrate excellence and recognise farmers who are at the forefront when it comes to […]
Norco Primex nearing capacity as exhibitors rush to display their wares
The Norco Primex field days event is on target to host 400 exhibitors and more than 30,000 people expected through the gates across the three days from 10 to 12 November 2022 Norco Primex field days is nearing capacity as exhibitors rush to display what’s left to sell from 2022 stock and get ready to […]
Flinders University researchers claim a breakthrough extracting high value biodiesel
There is a sustainable way to find good oil at sea from single-cell algae oil according to Flinders University researchers claiming a breakthrough To save the world’s fish stocks and oceans, scientists are racing to find more sustainable ways to make healthy nutritional products such as Omega-3 fatty acids, biodiesel, aquaculture and livestock food from fast-growing […]
Young livestock competitors get access to Online animal welfare course for free
Agricultural Shows Australia has launched a free online course to assist young livestock competitors with understanding animal welfare They seem to be a regular now at just about every agriculture show you visit, young competitors vying for the chance to be number one in several on-farm livestock handling and judging categories. Now the peak body […]
A look at what lies in wait for second half of year for farming income
The experts have given their predictions on likely outcomes for grain growers and livestock producers for the second half of 2022 in a just released report Agriculture is one industry that continued to thrive during the first half of 2022 despite at times challenging and volatile conditions affecting many other sectors with the possibility of […]
Fruit and vegetable prices are expected to rise further over the short term
Above average rainfall will drive increased production across most states but produce quality may be impacted as a result The Rural Bank’s Australian agriculture mid-year outlook outlines how a wetter than average winter and low water prices will continue to support above average horticultural output over the coming six months. The Rural Bank’s report says […]
Sheep numbers and sheepmeat production is expected to increase even further
Sheep producers are in a strong position due to a larger flock and strong demand from the US and other export markets Sheepmeat production is forecast to rise in the second half of the year according to the Rural Bank’s Australian agriculture mid-year outlook report. The report goes on to say that supply so far […]