Centre for Invasive Species Solutions says its time to address threatened species
The release of the State of the Environment Report indicates it’s time to double down on pests and weeds says Centre for Invasive Species Solutions The ongoing survival of Australia’s threatened species is under ever increasing pressure from feral animals and weeds. “Australia is facing a Code Red moment”, said Mr Andreas Glanznig, Chief Executive […]
State of the Environment report a harsh reality most will want to avoid
An environmental report prepared when the Morrison government was in power was deemed simply too harsh to be released says current federal government This is the report the Morrison government didn’t want you to see. That is according to the new Minister for the Environment and Water, Hon Tanya Plibersek who today released the State of […]
Crop research in low and medium rainfall zones attracts funding of $20.4 million
An innovative $20.4 million research project is expected to boost profits for grain growers in low and medium rainfall zones The project will also consider greenhouse gas (GHG) emission options, and will be a joint five-year investment between the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). […]
Safe farms and strong family health comes to fore in farm safety week
We are in Farm Safety Awareness Week so please take extra care and alert others that are less experienced around farm sheds yards and paddocks This Farm Safety Awareness Week that runs from 18 to 24 July is a time to reflect on anything that could cause a physical hazard around the farm, and as […]
Krone ECTC Connect coupling frame adds the scale required for broadacre farmers
Krone has launched ECTC Connect to allow coupling together more precision mowing implements to provide a wide span 13m sweep in one pass for large-scale broadacre operations There is a new coupling frame in town, and it quickly allows operators to connect two ECTC400 (four metre) or ECTC500 (five metre) trailed mowers to the rear […]
Massey Ferguson reaches a 175-Year milestone of tractor innovation
The most iconic badge in tractors Massey Ferguson marks its 175 year anniversary with renewed dedication to farmer-focused tractor models AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology but its greatest achievement is being the owner of the Massey Ferguson badge. This year, 2022 marks […]
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 […]