Cropping News
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
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
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®
Manutec zero maintenance AgriHub conversions provide a productivity boost
Zero-maintenance AgriHub conversions developed by Manutec are proving a simply brilliant choice with growers able to reduce planting downtime Manutec has provided local growers with
Canola processing plant seeks seed funding from WA growers
An ambitious project in WA to build and operate a Canola plant has launched an initial $10 million capital raising aimed at local growers Growers
Briefs
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
Moments before the start of the Melbourne Cup the reserve bank board announced the base cash rate would remain at 3.60%
Enveloped by the highly static atmosphere just minutes prior to the jump of the Melbourne Cup, it was a unanimous decision by the Reserve Bank Board to keep the base
Bird Flu like symptoms detected on sub-Antarctic Heard Island to be tested for deadly H5 avian influenza
Chicken and egg producers need to stay vigilant following a recent alert from scientists who have observed signs consistent with H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in wildlife during a management
Classrooms connect with agriculture careers for a $2500 bonus
The future of agribusiness is getting a classroom-based boost, and Queensland schools can apply now to help inspire a new generation of leaders in the vital industry. CQUniversity’s Agribusiness Gateway
