Cropping News
AI and digital tools designed to unlock full farm potential
Syngenta is expanding coverage of its Cropwise AI solution and other cutting-edge tools to put more technology in the hands of all farm operations A
Farmers beat down fires and floods as forecast indicates a promising season ahead
The long-term weather forecast for February to April 2026 is revealed in the Bureau’s official video release available to access here Farmers are currently being
Minter Magic almond and citrus growers embrace GPS technology
What started with John Deere GPS technology and AutoTrac to mark out asparagus rows has expanded to a StarFire system for operations like planting and
Winter crop harvest for 2025-25 tipped at second highest on record
Winter crop production in season 2025-26 increases by a further 10% over the previous forecast to 66.3 million tonnes for near harvest record The winter
AusCut residue management models are in strong demand
Residue management in this heavy trash season is well covered by the expansive range of AusCut models built for medium to large farm operations AusCut
AGT Clearfield seed varieties can be traded between growers
Growers are now able to legally trade several AGT Clearfield wheat and barley varieties as a cost-effective way to get into new varieties Sourcing the
Satake Oceania silo operation can supply growers in every state
With the purchase of DE Silos in WA it boosted the Satake Oceania operation to a prime position to supply on-farm storage to most locations
K-Line Ag TrashCutter and Speedtiller support smarter residue management
K-Line specialist models now play a vital role in handling heavy stubble or as the best method to control weeds with the TrashCutter® and Speedtiller®
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Sussan Ley asserts authority over The Nationals only to procure an end to the Coalition
Federal Liberal leader Sussan Ley laid down the law to The Nationals on the late-night bills before the Senate on Tuesday night by issuing her party line voting directive. Only
Firearms changes impact farmers as guns have fallen into the wrong hands
Following the Bondi Beach massacre of 15 innocent souls attending a Jewish festival, on 14 December 2025, the Albanese government has thrown a blanket across all firearm holders with strict
Financial assistance for farmers following devastating Victorian bushfires could unlock grants of up to $75,000
Agriculture Victoria has indicated that their Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements include Primary Producer Recovery Grants worth an initial $40 million, includes grants of up to $75,000 available for eligible primary
Rural based Vets may not be the most expensive after all as a family dog treatment tops $56,000
While everyone dreads a call to the vet, farmers may find that rural-based practices may be more conscious about the bill size than their city counterparts. What is thought to
Social media minimum age access implemented at 16 and above in a world first
History has been made as anyone in Australia under the age of 16 is barred from entering the social media websites they have accessing from the age of 3 and
Headless economy with a lack of direction other than to increase debt holdings is adopted by the RBA at their December meeting
Expect investors to pour further into the housing market and completely shut out first home buyers following the decision of the RBA to adopt the Federal government’s lack of direction
Melbourne Water activates its assets to empower farmers as leaders in Climate-Smart Agriculture
Melbourne Water is partnering with the agricultural industry, farmers, Landcare and local government to deliver on-farm trials, workshops, and peer learning that boost farm productivity, protect soil and improve biodiversity.
Cargill completes acquisition of Teys beef processing
Cargill and Teys Investments Pty Ltd have completed the successful ownership transition of Teys Australia and Teys USA, with Cargill now holding 100% ownership. This follows the approval of all