Winter crop 2024-25 harvest expectations from state growing regions

With expectations of at least the third best harvest of all time we take a closer look at what each region can expect to harvest With national winter crop production expected to top 51.3 million

Marto Farms adds autonomous technologies to provide a firm foundation

Family farming is no longer a leisurely turnover of following the way it has been done previously if you want to thrive Along with the rest of the business community, farmers face a range of

ARC funds Southern Cross Uni climate smart rice breeding program

Southern Cross University makes headway in research to breed rice that grows without standing in flood-irrigation water In an attempt to produce a dryer to grow rice breed that reduces the overall environmental footprint, Southern

John Deere offers a result driven Smart Apply Intelligent Spray System

LiDAR sensors deliver precision spraying and engage the nozzles just when needed for John Deere’s Smart Apply Intelligent Spray System When Ben Thomson hosted a field day three years ago at his family’s historic winery,

John Deere X9 Combine Harvester triumphs in 1000-tonne challenge

Setting out to harvest 1000 tonnes of wheat in one day was a challenge between two brothers operating a John Deere S790 and X9 1100 combine harvester Chris and Dale Bartlett put their John Deere

Winter plantings point to a solid farmgate income for grain growers

It’s a strong start to the 2024-25 season with at least 23.6 million hectares planted and a long-range forecast for average to above-average rainfall in most regions Growers in the eastern states in particular started

Bourgault 4420 Deep Knife Drill meets the demands of local planting conditions

Developed in conjunction with local growers across 18-months of testing and assessment has positioned Bourgault’s 4420 DKD a planter growers want Leading agricultural equipment manufacturer, Bourgault has positioned its latest innovation in precision seeding, the

Satake Oceania expands its silo operation to supply growers in every state

With the purchase of DE Silos in WA it has boosted the Satake Oceania operation to a prime position in silo manufacturing and supply While Satake Oceania is not currently a name that every grower

Midwest Fabrications unveils a LEGACY front for John Deere X9 Combines

John Deere X9 Combine operators have been given a generous boost of 20% faster cutting speeds by fitting a new LEGACY front from Midwest Fabrications Midwest Fabrication, a leading award-winning local manufacturer, has launched its

John Deere P690 Precision Air Hoe Drill set for inaugural planting season

Warburto Farms powers up the first John Deere P690 drill to reach our shores in what is expected to create a raft of orders for next season Setting the scene for its first foray into

Goldacres G4 Crop Cruiser S2 gears up for a reveal all roadshow

Goldacres promises everything operators have asked for in a lightweight self-propelled sprayer with 4000 litres onboard and booms out to 36m Before the upcoming roadshow events take a look at the background of the G4

Mouse activity reported as high in several growing regions with vigilance advised

The little bastards are back with mouse activity in growing regions from as far apart as the WA Wheatbelt to the Mallee and Wimmera in Victoria and the Darling Downs in QLD The Grains Research

Mealybug pest potential highlighted for grape growers and horticultural crops

Research backed by Nutrien Ag Solutions over the past few seasons has the longtailed Mealybug on the run and deemed for future eradication Completing an extensive study of mealybugs on two Margaret River wineries and

Westfield Augers Australia offers a product line that suits local growers

Offering the greatest combination of lengths and capacity options than any other auger brand has grown Westfield Augers Australia into the market leader Growers in the grain industry have come to realise the benefits of

HE-VA adds more models for trash handling and deep ripping

More dealers are being appointed to handle the HE-VA range as it expands its cultivation models into more growing regions Following the popularity of the HE-VA deep ripper line now worked by many local growers,

Croplands introduces Stara Imperador 4000 and RBR Vortex 390 sprayers

A mid-mount and high-volume sprayer have strengthened the Croplands self-propelled spray line for the coming season Croplands currently has its most impressive line of self-propelled sprayers for the past 50 years available this season with

Commander Ag-Quip is taking orders for grain handling equipment and silos

Self-propelled grain augers are available for the coming season from Commander Ag-Quip in lengths from 10 to 21.5m (34 to 71-ft) along with field bins and silos Commander Ag-Quip has been supplying the nation with

HE Silos Gunnedah celebrates 55 years with season orders taken now

With a proud 55 years of supplying equipment to local growers the third generation of the HE Silos family step up to supply all grain storage solutions HE Silos Gunnedah is operating today as a

Robinson Helicopter is deeply entrenched in outback farming success

A video starring Bryce Nietvelt owner of Riverina Helicopters reveals how Robinson Helicopters play a vital part in his rural region’s agriculture production Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) is an undisputed world-leading manufacturer of civil helicopters

Canola pests are under attack from beneficial insects spiders and mites

GRDC is attempting to recruit what it terms beneficial insects to attack known pests in Canola to combat pesticide resistant strains Grain growers are expected to benefit from improved pest management strategies with the commencement

Building drought resistance into crops is under intensive research

Developing cropping seed varieties to combat extreme drought conditions is part of a collaborative project now well underway If a wider approach to research is effective, it could result in improving drought adaptation in crops

Agtech company set to solve global problem of insecticide resistance in crop pests

Biopesticides will provide the key to future proofing Australia’s agricultural exports according to an analyst by Tim Grogan CEO of Bio-Gene Technology Limited Australian farm produce is among the highest quality in the world. As

Agsafe initiated drumMUSTER program keeps communities clean and green

Agsafe is credited with coming up with a way of diverting 42 million agvet containers of plastics away from landfill sites and into clean recycling programs For years, farmers and other AgVet chemical users had

John Deere Operations Center 4G modem is key to connectivity

With the end of 3G in the bush on 30 June 2024 an upgrade to 4G is simply part of progress for Doolin Agriculture For the past four years, Doolin Agriculture has been steadily increasing

Vineyard of the Year Awards list the top wineries for 2024

Experts in viticulture and wine highlight wine growers offering shining examples of success despite uncertain weather patterns and dwindling returns If you are planning on a little tipple to celebrate or simply to relax and

Winter crop farmgate income rebound tipped for coming season

Crop income experts have joined with rebound predictions for livestock producers to form a surge in farm income for season 2024-25 Farmgate income is predicted to rebound in the 2024-25 season with experts from different

Croplands partners with MagrowTec to provide magnetically assisted spray technology

Growers in Australia and New Zealand now have ready access to MagrowTec spray technology for better canopy penetration and drift reduction Leading spray equipment manufacturer Croplands has joined forces with MagrowTec to offer their magnetically

GUSS Automation unveils an electric sprayer with a Smart Apply upgrade

Order books will soon to be opened to local growers for the all-new electric autonomous GUSS orchard sprayer with an intelligent spray control system The specialist GUSS autonomous herbicide orchard sprayer has taken a major

Cotton Industry launches Awards season with call for nominees

It’s time to recognise hard work as budding Cotton enterprises are lining up to nominate for five categories in the 2024 round of industry awards Cotton growers are being urged to nominate themselves or someone

Case IH AF11 combine harvester cleared for take-off in the US

Case IH introduces the AF11 with dual rotor technology for the first time to claim the leading stats for a Class 10+ combine Growers in North America will be first in line to order a

Redekop Seed Control Unit is a perfect fit for John Deere X9 Series harvesters

John Deere worked with world leading brand Redekop to adapt SCU technology to suit the power and capacity of the biggest X9 combine harvesters For operators about to go back into next season’s round of

CropScan 4000VT On Combine NIR Grain Analyser add a logistic advantage

CropScanAg has released the CropScan 4000VT On Combine NIR Grain Analyser with the advantage of high accuracy from a remote sample head Based on 10 years of development through the CropScan 3000H and 3300H On

Hard Metals has pre-season WearMaster™ agricultural points ready for delivery

The full line of Wearmaster chisel and ripping points, long-life row crop tools, seeding points and tines for all popular models along with heavy-duty scraper blades are available now Operating since 1982, Hard Metals Australia

John Deere X9 1000 harvester combines connectivity and capacity

John Deere X9 1000 combine harvester connectivity allowed the operator to see machine movements in near real-time for more accurate results Connectivity and capacity paid dividends for third-generation New South Wales farmer Broden Holland at

Winter crop production for season 2023-24 has the marginals wanting

It all depended on which side of the invisible cropping line separated dryer than average conditions in the north as compared to good results in the southern cropping regions Growers had nothing to complain about

Midwest LEGACY front expected to be a best seller for harvest 2024

In an exclusive reveal AFDJ can advise the highly anticipated LEGACY draper front developed by Midwest Fabrication will be delivered in time for the next Winter harvest After extensive testing, internationally recognised local manufacturing company

Tatu speed disc combats weeds and prepares a seedbed in a single pass

With every grower seeking improved crop yields the Tatu speed disk has been positioned to knock out weeds and improve nutrient management The Tatu speed disc has struck a chord with growers concentrating on achieving

AGI next generation swingaway augers ideal fit for winter harvest

AGI with the widest range of grain handling equipment and storage options offers a timely reminder of how a weak link in the chain can disrupt your harvest Your grain handling, transport and storage chain

Brandt Industries expands its product range and growers are set to benefit

Brandt Agricultural Products include a full line of Grain augers, Belt conveyors, Chaser bins as well as Grain vacs and bagging unloading equipment designed to deliver value Brandt’s agricultural product lines include a full arsenal

John Deere 5ML tractor and GUSS semi-autonomous sprayer showcase reveal

High Value Showcase unveils the John Deere 5ML tractor for orchards and vineyards along with GUSS semi-autonomous sprayer  John Deere has answered the call from high value crop (HVC) growers seeking more technology from efficiency

Winter crop harvest expected near five year average with price benefits

While the forecast for overall production is down due to crop failure in several marginal regions the price outlook is on the up After three consecutive record and near record breaking harvests, grain and oilseed

Winter crop harvest under an El Niño cloud is hurting the marginals

Growers in marginal country with harvest underway due to dry conditions have now accepted a reduced winter crop is their best outcome With an El Niño now officially confirmed by The Bureau, this has become

John Deere combine harvesters now armed with easy headland turn advantage

Operators of John Deere combine harvesters will be able to let the equipment do the work this season with Turn Automation inclusion The launch of John Deere’s most current round of software updates for Gen

Cotton growers are sitting on an untapped goldmine and ready for expansion

With increased demand for cotton in southern hemisphere markets local growers are set to capitalise on increased prices There are some positive signs for the 2024 Australian cotton crop with global demand increasing while major

Cane growers get access to research expected to boost production

A five year plant breeding program has revealed how genomic selection can double some key aspects of sugarcane growing Researchers have proven that genomic selection can successfully predict the performance of key sugarcane traits, with

Canola growers get star of approval from the European Commission

It’s an important milestone that the European Commission has recognised our local canola industry as low emissions grown Latest analysis from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has led to the European Commission’s recognition of the

Agriculture remains strong despite forecast of drier conditions looming

Industry pundits have eased off just a little on their previous dire predictions of a gloomy harvest with the strong winter crop 2023-24 plantings still to be fully realised With the Spring season has come

Market Check connects the changing weather to changing grain markets

With a transition from a wet weather La Niña into an El Niño dryer period just what impact it may have on the grain market Is spelt out by Market Check The well telegraphed transition

John Deere US specialist talks automation and water during Australian visit John Deere US specialist

Responsibility for the future direction of John Deere planting and spraying product lines has led to Paul Richardel making a special information tour here  Meeting challenges surrounding labour shortages and water conservation are two of

Farmwave Harvest Vision system expected to reduce harvest losses

A combination of cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) claims to have the answer to saving current assumed crop harvest losses of up to $80,000 a season Many growers were surprised to learn just how high

Redekop has designed the ultimate Harvest weed seed control solution

Redekop is offering a forward solution to weed control well before the seed gets a chance to take root by fitting an SCU to your harvester and the credentials are impressive Somewhere along the path

Serafin Ultisow S8 S9 and S10 single disc seeders are the best for versatility

The three models in Serafin’s S8 S9 and S10 range have the option of a mounted 5100-litre Aussie made bin with the added ability to sow both extremely fine and large seed Serafin is having

Cotton Growers of the Year recipients give big rap to Agronomist

Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year award winners credits agronomist and myBMP as factors in their success The 2023 Bayer Cotton Growers of the Year Johannes and Scarlett Roellgen from the Darling Downs say their

Harvesting equipment that is setup correctly pays dividends

Catch a GRDC harvester workshop in your area and get the latest advice on setting up a harvester for the coming season Grain grower Darrin Lee knows first-hand that effectively setting up and calibrating harvesting

Davimac chaser bins are geared up for a big harvest

A great deal of engineering has gone into making Davimac chaser bins one of the most preferred locally made first choices for growers Davimac is a leading Australian manufacturer of farm equipment, and over the

Soybean could be a high value cash crop for more growers

Growers could be onto a new cash income if they can get their hands on a guide to growing soybean as a rotational crop Local growers and agronomists can get free soybean training and technical

AGI next generation augers deliver high capacity from low input power

The increased performance many growers now require following the past three record seasons is available with AGI Westfield MKX2/X2 and AGI X2 augers now offering more options AGI has added next generation of hardworking, swingaway

Spray drift management tool gives operators full control

Growers now have full control over spray drift with a tool that keeps everything within the buffer zone Growers nationally will now be able to access a Spray Drift Management Tool (SDMT) that allows for

HARDI added advanced application technology to set the Commander apart

HARDI Commander is widely considered to be one of the world’s premier trailed sprayers and enhanced that reputation further with H-SELECT nozzle control technology While HARDI’s big self-propelled models the RUBICON and SARITOR 62 have

LEMKEN IC-Light camera improves detection for specialist growers

Specialist growers of onions, broccoli and red cabbage already realising the advantages of mechanical weed control now have a camera advantage LEMKEN is now offering growers the advantage of IC-Light+ camera control that is able

Fruit and vegetable growers have the most to gain from the upcoming season

With fruit and vegetable prices remaining above average growers are expected to boost production for increased returns this season Strong horticultural production combined with rising export demand for key varieties are expected to hold producers

Winter crop plantings for 2023-24 at all-time record but harvest levels a perceived risk

Predictions for a hit to the winter crop harvest continue as Rural Bank gives its assessment of the season ahead for grower fortunes Once all the crystal ball gazers start drinking from the one trough

Fertiliser reduction becomes a real option for wheat growers research findings indicate

Termed as the High NUFER method it has been proven across seven years of research to produce high grain yield and protein content for wheat A method that determines the ideal fertiliser application for wheat

Harvest losses caused by poorly maintained equipment runs into hundreds of millions

It’s bad news for harvester operators as a survey from the 2022/23 season has found poorly set-up rigs are losing millions in revenue – well above acceptable thresholds Harvest losses in the 2022/23 season far

Agrowplow deep rippers are built to perform in all conditions

Agrowplow deep rippers dig down to depths of 400 to 600mm with a heavy-duty version that can go as deep as 750mm Agrowplow deep ripping implements are robustly built for long service life and offer

Young farmer of the year Mitchell McNab stands by robots for farming

Following the successful completion of a Nuffield Farming Scholarship Mitchell McNab has taken a leading role in developing robotics in horticulture Australia’s Young Farmer of the Year says robots can play a key role in

John Deere 1725C stack-fold planter for cotton

Cotton farmers get access to electric drive seed transmission and more data to drive planting decisions and ultimately improve crop performance levels John Deere has unveiled a line-up of four 1725C non-central commodity system planters

Paddock drainage trials show promising results to increase crop yields

The wetter than average La Nina seasons have allowed growers to identify paddocks that need some additional drainage work Two consecutive wet seasons in many growing regions have put a renewed focus on waterlogged crops.

Winter crop prediction for 2023-24 expands on dryer El Niño threat

More weight is added to a dismal winter harvest as crop predictions are evaluated down by a leading source Just about everybody in the big cities has been made aware of rising interest rates and

National research program promising $2 million to scale up Sesame production

AgriFutures Australia says it will invest $2 million into a new five-year national program of research to scale-up production of sesame as a high-value crop for growers AgriFutures Australia points out that the rapidly growing

John Deere makes its case to horticulture growers

John Deere has one important message to share with local horticulture growers – we’re here and we’re ready John Deere Australia and New Zealand Production Systems Manager, Stephanie Gersekowski, said the John Deere team wants

Farmgate production value for season 2023-24 not so easy to predict

All are in agreement that crop plantings are in record territory for winter season 2023-24 but there is a vast discrepancy on what the final harvest will tally Soothsayers, experts and also-rans are getting in

Fertiliser prices in line to drop down to more historic price levels

A recent report indicates fertiliser prices that shot through the roof last season could return to more affordable levels as several factors kick in Growers appear to be clinging to the hope that farm fertiliser

Sensoil soil sensing device installed at Ridgefield farm takes away the guesswork

The Sensoil Vadose-zone Monitoring System (VMS) is expected to improve management of carbon, water and cropping outcomes at UWA’s Ridgefield research farm The installation of Sensoil’s Vadose-zone Monitoring System (VMS) at The University of Western

John Deere See and Spray Select claim big input savings

How input savings could pay back the cost of purchasing John Deere See & Spray Select equipment in just one year The Summer weed season provided the ideal testing ground for Angus Siddins to see

BOSS Agriculture SX30P Single Disc Opener raises the performance bar

BOSS Agriculture can barely keep up with the throng of orders coming its way but still takes the time to make any improvements that will increase grower yields BOSS Agriculture had everybody talking when the

UWA accelerates wheat pre-breeding model for quicker grower adoption

UWA researchers have launched a second phase of plant development that is expected to reinvent the way researchers and growers interact The second and final stage of an ambitious project to accelerate uptake of physiological

Goldacres Prairie Special Series 2 sprayers are providing the ideal solution

Goldacres has released the best value locally manufactured trailed spraying models with the Prairie Special Series 2 with product capacities of up to 10,000 litres Following our exclusive story on the release of Goldacres Prairie

Serafin Ultisow Forward Fold disc seeder has everything built in

Farmers have been working with Serafin Machinery for the past two years to make certain the Ultisow Forward Fold S24 FF has everything on their wish list Serafin Machinery believes it has designed the ultimate

Syngenta and FMC announce breakthrough to control grass weed in rice

First herbicide with a novel mode of action in over three decades is set to be a game changer for millions of rice farmers Syngenta Crop Protection and FMC Corporation have formed an agreement to

Winter crop planting for season 2023-24 off to a good start

Good autumn rain in most cropping regions has provided an ideal start for planting this year’s winter crops Planting of the 2023-24 winter crop is well underway with growers taking advantage of good soil moisture

Fruit grown locally holds the key to citrus disease resistance

Citrus fruits native to Australia hold the key to ward off the invasive effect of HBL currently attacking growing areas across the US and Africa A comprehensive map of the genome of a native lime

Avocado trade expected to grow in an increasingly competitive market

The once hard to sell thick skinned Avocado with greasy content is finding favour in several world markets with our own exports booming With Avocados becoming popular in trendy sandwich bars and Bistros it backs

Redekop SCU kills weeds at harvest

Harvest and kill weeds in one pass with world leader Redekop The Redekop seed control unit (SCU) design is proven for wide residue distribution across the whole cutting width and for its ease of installation

Incitec Pivot Fertilisers finds a way to maintain yields with reduced emissions

Researchers have confirmed nitrogen fertilisers treated with inhibitors can maintain production while reducing GHG emissions Research into on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions conducted by Incitec Pivot Fertilisers (IPF) and independent experts have demonstrated the

Growers make planting decisions based on the latest seed variety performances

Harvest yields from the previous season trials give growers a clue to the best seed varieties for their local growing zone Growers and advisers across the main growing regions can now access the latest independent

AGCO and Bosch BASF joint development delivers smart spraying capabilities

Fendt sprayer owners will get the benefit of a joint venture between AGCO and Bosch BASF for targeted spraying in green-on-brown AGCO Corporation has joined forces with Bosch BASF Smart Farming to integrate Smart Spraying

Serafin Machinery expands Ultisow seed bars out to 24 metres

With working widths from 5 to 24m the Ultisow range of seeding bars from Serafin Machinery is proving one of the most popular to order for the upcoming season Local seeding and tillage manufacturer Serafin

LEMKEN Karat 10 cultivator comes out on top for versatility

The Karat 10 offers more settings and drawbar options than before to give growers the most versatile implement for specialist crop production LEMKEN has released the Karat 10 cultivator in a design that will appeal

Ryegrass becomes a problem weed as it evolves in summer crops

Until recently Annual ryegrass mainly affected winter growers in the southern and western regions but has recently popped up in Queensland Annual ryegrass is an introduced weed that already costs winter grain growers more than

Seed of Light award won by well versed Wheat geneticist

This prized award in the grain industry is much sought after and has been won this year by an avid communicator that speaks a language growers understand One of Australia’s leading research geneticists in wheat

KUHN Performer is an ideal cultivator for single pass operations

With the option to disc and clean up surfaces and deep till down to 350mm in the one pass the KUHN Performer will appeal to busy growers looking for higher yields Performer cultivators have been

CSIRO upgraded research facilities will give Aussie cotton a boost

The $25 million upgrade to CSIRO’s cotton research facilities is expected to increase the value of cotton cropping across all states CSIRO shows it has plenty of faith in the local Cotton industry as the

Oat rust study worth $million aims to reduce crop losses

Industry research to tackle oat rust will be led by Professor Robert Park backed by an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant worth $928,845 The University of Sydney will lead an industry study that aims to

CropScan 3300H On Combine grain analyser now fitted to John Deere X9 Combines

CropScanAg and John Deere Operations Centre have formed an API connection that enables files to be uploaded into a cab mounted CropScan 3300H Touch Screen PC As a result, the CropScan 3300H On Combine Grain

Breakthrough method claims to reduce fertiliser input for growers

A seven-year trial has devised a method that determines the ideal fertiliser application for wheat crops without sacrificing yield or protein content The results of a seven-year study have revealed a method that can determine

BASF will release Axalion insecticide into our local market first

BASF will start its first global registration in Australia for Axalion insecticide billed as having a more environmentally friendly active ingredient Australia will be the first global market for the launch of BASF’s Axalion™ Active,

Crop Sprayers that made their presence known in 2022

Leading crop sprayer badges jostled for position all year as growers decided on what model would best suit their unique farm operation It appeared as though another battleground was brewing in 2022, just as hard

Industrial Hemp Variety Trials now extended with national footprint

The global industrial hemp market is projected to reach $18.6 billion by 2027 and local growers have a chance to be involved The emerging industrial hemp industry now has varietal trials in the ground in

CSIRO researchers deliver food security with Gates Ag One grant

A US$34 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One) fund now in play An international consortium of scientists has received a $34 million grant from the Bill & Melinda

Soil sampling project worth $54million for farmers has been axed

A pilot Soil Incentives Program that promised farmers the chance to test soil up to the value of $275 per sampling capped at $10,000 for each ABN has been axed In what the Leader of

John Deere reveals ExactShot planting technology to cut starter fertiliser by over 60%

ExactShot uses sensors and robotics to place starter fertiliser precisely onto the seed at planting to avoid continuous flow wastage Some days it seems like just about everybody is working against the multinational chemical giants,

LEMKEN adds Equalizer planters and seed drills to its stable

LEMKEN specialist models will now be joined by large-scale seeding rigs following its acquisition of Equalizer The family-owned German agricultural machinery specialist LEMKEN has taken over the Equalizer product range of precision planters and seed

Goldacres Prairie Special Series 2 trailed sprayers built for best value

Goldacres has taken everything they know about trailed sprayers and have build it into the value packed Prairie Special Series 2 range The farm equipment boom has run almost unabated for the past three winter

Bourgault offers seeding frames that can be adapted to any operation

Bourgault has enhanced its reputation for precise and productive seeding equipment with the latest release 3330 and 3335 frames now adaptable for every type of seeding operation Growers know what it takes to get the

HARDI GeoSelect targets weeds before entering the paddock

HARDIi’s GeoSelect advanced weed seeking spot sprayer system now added to COMMANDER trailed sprayers to save 90% of chemical usage in some instances Growers were quick to realise the HARDI GeoSelect method of weed seeking,

What to expect from Horticulture production in 2023 according to Rural Bank research

High production costs are continuing to squeeze grower margin but demand will keep fruit and vegetable prices above long-term averages Low irrigation costs and improving growing conditions will drive strong fruit and nut production in

What to expect from Cropping in 2023 according to Rural Bank research

Strong export demand keeping grain prices at a historically high level will see growers confident in putting in a full cropping program heading into the 2023-24 season Winter cereal production is forecast to be the

Harvest record leads to increase in bulk grain exports from 2021-22 season

With Australia’s bulk grain exports reaching 40.6 million tonnes from the 2021–22 season it has exceeded the previous season’s record by 22% A record grain export result followed what was a record set for local

Bumper year for agriculture claws toward a near record $85 billion

Winter grain returns at record levels in some parts and livestock production keeps us on track for an outstanding 2022-23 season despite the impact of devastating floods for many Grain growers are the shining light

Georgia Beattie named Organic Woman of the Year 2022

The Australian organic industry is handing out their annual awards and the prizes are being hotly contested A focus on diversity, sustainability and technology has earned Georgia Beattie the title of Organic Woman of the

Bednar claims the prize for widest cultivator with the Swifterdisc XE MEGA

Available to order now is the biggest speed disc available from Czech tillage specialist Bednar with a 18.4m working width and ultra clean finish The Bednar Swifterdisc Mega XE18400 disc cultivator with a 18.4m (60ft)

Organic Industry Farmer of the Year for 2022 is Brendon Hoyle

Brendon Hoyle has been named Farmer of the Year at the 2022 Australian Organic Industry Awards Growing the sweetest berries is an art and a science according to Brendon Hoyle, who has been named as

Anameka Farms prepares for a record harvest for season 2022-23

Able to avoid frosts and the flooding that persecuted eastern states growers this Tammin WA grower prepares for consecutive record harvests following a stellar growing season For thirty-one-year-old Western Australia farmer, Oscar York, it’s a

Wet harvest across eastern states disrupts the record breaking 2022-23 season

Not every state is still onboard for a record harvest off the back of the 2022-23 winter crop as driving flood waters take the edge off the season Grain growers in northern NSW have felt

PlantSensors shows how Top End agriculture is gaining momentum

Now a finalist in the Export awards see how this Top End business has made use of the opportunities that still exist for agriculture in the Far North It has been spruiked for a while,

Wheat variety bred to withstand more extreme heat expected soon

How this GRDC backed breeding program is being set up to add more resilience to the heat tolerance of wheat  A hot finish on a bumper crop can have devastating effects for grain growers across

Market Check says grain marketing sometimes needs a secret sauce

In the most volatile market for several seasons we talk to Market Check’s Head of Strategy Nick Crundall about how best to manage grain price risks in this current market Nick Crundall from Market Check

Crop breeders looking years ahead for next big breakthrough

The next big seed fad will arrive at a farm in a bag ready for planting into the ground with sometimes little understanding of the journey the seed has experienced As this near record winter

Late sown cereal crops stand up to water logging in a season of plenty

Wheat and barley sown late is showing promise for growers impacted by heavy autumn rain and winter water logging at its worst Trials sown in Munglinup, Needilup, Green Range and Condingup WA with times of

Cotton harvest still expected above 5 million bales for 2022-23 season despite constant rain

It is expected cotton harvest exports will be worth at least $7 billion from locally grown crops from seasons 2021-22 and 2022–23 somewhat combined Cotton export value is expected to increase by 220% to $7.0

Soil sampling project worth $54million for farmers’ back pockets

A pilot Soil Monitoring Incentives Program is offering farmers and land managers $275 per sampling site capped at $10,000 for each ABN Southern Cross University and the Environmental Analysis Laboratory (EAL) are inviting farmers and

Crop residue distribution is more important than previously thought a new study reveals

A UWA study into how crop residue is managed sheds light on just how growers should understand the difference associated with crop conditions Grain growers must place a greater emphasis on uniformly spreading crop residue

Cherries for Christmas under threat from highest price level for years

While our local cherry sector is in a growth phase the wet weather hang over and lack of workers for the upcoming harvest will limit normal supply levels It has been accepted that our local

World’s largest food producers and exporters are ranked by market volume and value

How climate change, COVID-19, and the Ukraine-Russia war has disrupted the global agricultural market and raised concerns about the future of our food supply If you want to know what countries in the world grow

Native seed research unlocks key to plant growth in arid landscapes using local bacteria

Packaging local bacteria together with the seeds of native plants could replenish the vegetation of dryland ecosystems in many states and add to cropping ventures Dryland ecosystems cover around 40% of land on earth and

O’Connors get behind Operation Grain Harvest Assist as winter harvest ramps up

An agri training program piloted through Longerenong College in Victoria and supported by O’Connors 15 yard dealership will help two critical labour issues this harvest A harvest-focused training program that fulfills two very important objectives

Winter crop forecast from Rabobank tips big result for those in the dry

Rabobank forecasts broken hearts for some growers battling wet weather but the majority will pocket their biggest haul in years Local growers are on track to harvest a near-record winter grain crop of 61.9 million

KUHN trailed sprayer models in the METRIS 2 and LEXIS range offer crop protection solutions

KUHN trailed sprayer models are designed to move quickly across crops and disperse product with a precision target approach For busy farm growing enterprises, the quality and accuracy of spraying machinery has become more crucial

Research into Frost and heat impact on cropping gains a $9.3 million grant

It is estimated grain growers are losing more than $500 million annually in wheat yields ravaged by frost and heat A 9.3 million co-investment supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), will work

Resurrection plant may hold clues for drought tolerant crops

A rare Orpheus plant found in mountainous reaches of Bulgaria can tolerate drying out for prolonged periods and then rapidly restore itself The rare Haberlea rhodopensis plant that can ‘resurrect’ itself after prolonged periods without

Syngenta launches world first commercial digital tool to detect harmful nematodes

Brazilian soybean growers will be first to use the tool to fight pests currently causing up to 30% yield loss Harmful nematodes that feed on roots of plants can cause major damage to crops, causing

Rutherglen bug samples sought for a dynamic that needs cracking

Grain growers and agronomists are being encouraged to report any sightings of Rutherglen bug (RGB) Growers are urged to report sightings of Rutherglen bug (RGB) or register to submit samples of the insect to provide a path to manage

John Deere CH960 harvester maximises results for busy family operation

It became a game changer as the twin row John Deere CH9 Series Cane harvester powered through Far North Queensland crushing season In what was a challenging and typically wet Far North Queensland harvest last

Lupin research project finding released with growers expected to benefit

Results from a two-year project to help lupin growers maximise establishment, yields and grain quality and reduce incidence of split seed has been released The information Lupin growers have been anticipating to improve yields comes

GoMicro brings Artificial Intelligence to grain assessment

South Australian company believes its artificial intelligence technology will improve quality assurance and boost grower returns

ARAG Australia solves basic spraying problems with Universal Boom Recirculation system

ARAG BRS kits are available now for John Deere R-series sprayers and for most other leading sprayer models can be retro-fitted Apart from solving any issues with John Deere R-series sprayers and including Case IH

Research project to drive hemp food crop quality for Aussie growers

Southern Cross University is supporting Australia’s emerging hempseed food industry to develop high nutritional value hemp varieties for local conditions

Vegetable prices drop by up to 90 per cent in some retail outlets

Both growers and consumers give out a sigh of relief as veg prices fall by 60, 70 and even 90 per cent at leading reseller Harris Farm Markets The out of season sky-high prices for

Allied Grain Systems allows more growers to store grain On-farm

On-farm grain storage is the key to many growing operations gaining the highest prices from current record harvests by holding grain for longer Grain growers will soon start harvesting one of the biggest crops ever

Jackfruit next big cash crop and expected to jump off supermarket shelves

Locally grown Jackfruit has remained steady at best in recent years but research forecasts production of $5 to $10 million by 2025

Harvest losses up to $300 million in value could have been saved last season

Latest GRDC and GGA research finds there is an opportunity to reclaim $300M in grain lost at harvest Research measuring the scale of grain and profit lost during harvest has found Western Australian growers have

AUSVEG supports National Biosecurity Strategy as a positive step in protecting our industry

AUSVEG is the national peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers and represents over 3,500 producers with farmgate production worth $4.9 billion in value annually and is firmly behind the NBS AUSVEG, Australia’s peak

John Deere 9500 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester launched during milestone year

John Deere celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 9000 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvester (SPFH) with the release of the 9500 SPFH in August 2022 The innovative harvester will deliver more power, precision and productivity to

Bourgault Paralink coulter drills can be built to suit your unique seeding situation

As you would expect from the most advanced disc seeder with the widest range of industry options Bourgault offer two styles of openers with a perfect match to suit your farm Bourgault’s 3820 range of

Commander Ag-Quip serves local farmers with leading grain augers field bin and silos

This all-Australian built range includes grain augers, field bins, stockyards, shearing shed fit outs, feedout bins, grain feeders and custom builds This local manufacturer already has a leading range of products down their production line

John Deere CP770 Cotton pickers are part of Top End harvest milestone

Cotton growing is taking off in the Northern Territory and this budding industry has the backing of the latest release John Deere CP770 Cotton pickers to bring in the valuable haul The view from Laura

HARDI Saritor 7000 Mallee Edition is set loose to grab extra market share

HARDI made no secret that its Saritor 7000 Mallee Edition spray launch was an important milestone in local SP spray design and you could miss out by not attending The level of confidence placed on

General Jeffery Award finalists announced are top specialists in soil health

Three leading experts in soil health have been announced as finalists in the 2022 General Jeffery Soil Health Award to be held at the National Landcare Conference There are three experts in soil health in

Prairie Pro Series 2 launch is here and expect it to put a smile on your face

Every farmer in the market for a trailed model has been holding out to get a gander at the Goldacres Prairie Pro Series 2 models Goldacres has moved a step closer to a farmer launch

Understanding a plant’s salt tolerance mechanisms earns Chancellor’s Medal for PhD researcher

Changes in membrane lipids in salt-tolerant plants has been identified as an important salinity tolerance mechanism The discovery made in recent SCU research is good news for global agriculture and will inform future work by

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

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,

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

Winter crop production expected to be above average with high global prices

Reduced global supply of cereals will see continued demand for Australian grain into new world markets According to Rural Bank’s Australian agriculture mid-year outlook, estimated wheat production of 30.5 million tonnes is a year-on-year decline

Redekop has developed the world’s best SCU for eradicating weed seed

Redekop’s seed control unit (SCU) is the leading model worldwide as its design provides combines with a flexible and cost-efficient solution to destroy 98% of harvestable weeds in a single pass operation at harvest The

4Farmers sell Farm Chemicals at the right price

4Farmers made the first ever inroad to fairer herbicide and pesticide supplies and is now expanding that operation into more supply locations When 4Farmers was established the company had one simple goal, and that was

Pioneer offer more than a bag of seed plus its locally grown

Pioneer® Seeds Australia is the country’s foremost commercial supplier for canola, corn, grain sorghum and summer forage hybrid seed All Pioneer® brand seed sold in Australia is grown locally and processed to world-class, quality-assured standards

Burder Ag offers the chance to secure an Anderson IFX720 In-line bale wrapper

Hay and silage producers now have the benefit of updating to the fastest in-line wrapper available with the release of Anderson’s IFX720 Farm King Combo The IFX720 Farm King Combo is the latest model release

Crop plantings set the stage for record harvest from 2022-23 winter season

Winter crop plantings in 2022–23 have already been tallied at the second highest on record at 23.432 million hectares just a smidgeon under the record 23.450 million hectares planted last year – with more paddocks to be

Goldacres Prairie Pro Series 2 trailed sprayers with 10,000 litre product capacity

Goldacres has packed everything you can think of into a trailed sprayer range that makers worldwide envy with the capacity to carry 10,000 litres of product and built for success Expectations of the final equipment

DJI Drones replace ground spraying outfits during long wet winter

It’s ideal timing for the launch of higher carrying capacity DJI drone sprayers as ground conditions delay regular spray operations With wet conditions making it impossible to access some urgent spray applications, contractors are beginning

Winter crop in line for a hat trick of three bumper crops in a row

Following a record planting for the 2022/23 winter crop Rabobank specialists see the potential for third consecutive bumper harvest Growers have laid the groundwork for a third consecutive bumper harvest, with this year’s total planted

Mouse plague alert for season 2022-23 has growers staying awake at night

There’re back – and the word this season is to act now – well before unabated breeding takes off and millions of offspring appear Research has prompted a call for growers to increase the recommended

Chemical pesticide alternative found and its safe and sustainable

Game changing spray to revolutionise world-wide pest control has been declared as the safe and sustainable replacement for chemical pesticides An environmentally friendly spray that targets and kills one of the world’s most damaging agricultural

Syngenta releases VICTRATO to reduce grower losses by $150 billion a year

VICTRATO offers a seed treatment that targets damaging nematodes and diseases in many crops Syngenta Crop Protection’s Seedcare business has unveiled VICTRATO®, a seed treatment technology with a combination of nematode and disease control for

Bourgault introduces the TruTrac Coulter System for smoother seed placement

With many growers faced with additional stubble from last season Bourgault is offering an ideal solution for effective stubble management while seeding With growers across the country starting to plant after such a high growth

Weedetect Billbery camera detection system a perfect fit for a Goldacres G6 Series 2 sprayer

Test results showed clearly how chemical costs could be slashed with the camera mounted Weedetect Billbery detection system on a Goldacres G6 S2 sprayer Goldacres has completed test runs at the Ag Grow Agronomy &

HARDI trailed sprayer range has a model for all agricultural applications

The HARDI range of trailed sprayers has been designed to deliver the reliability and performance required to get the job done HARDI has developed its range of trailed sprayers to meet the demand of the

Roesner i4M shows how to maximise an investment in precision agriculture

Roesner is behind the Precision Agronomics Australia push to ensure the i4M product range will lead the next wave of precision agriculture Precision Agronomics Australia (PAA), the developers of the i4M range of Precision farming

DJI drones on the rise for farm applications

Smart drones lower precision agriculture costs for Aussie farmers as latest release models increase product capacity Aerial drone technology is set to change the way we farm and is already returning real time benefits to

Countrywide Industries has the disc cultivator model you need for this season

If you need to break-up paddocks at speed or even dig a little deeper take a look at the Countrywide 8-4 Series 42 Triple flex tandem disc plough range Countrywide Industries is filling its order

LEMKEN Heliodor compact disc harrow can attach a liquid spreader

The LEMKEN Heliodor compact disc harrow is now available to order combined with a Vogelsang DosiMat DMX precision spreader The LEMKEN Heliodor compact disc harrow combined with a Vogelsang DosiMat DMX precision spreader results inis

Goldacres Prairie Pro Series 2 trailing sprayers

Goldacres has revealed an industry topping trailed sprayer with the capacity to carry 10,000 litres of product and armed with a highly accurate and advanced boom structure The choice for growers who hover between a

Crop spray drift hazard warning system to provide 24 hour forcast

Interests in the grain and cotton industries have paid $5.5 million to develop a system to help minimise spray drift The system is expected to be developed through a five-year partnership with agtech company, Goanna

Bourgault 3330SE and 3335QDA Paralink Hoe Drills performance rated

Bourgault is offering Paralink Hoe Drill choices from the very durable entry level 3330SE through to the more advanced 3335QDA with the greatest performance available Bourgault 3330SE and 3335QDA Paralink Hoe Drills offer a design

Cutmans Engineering grain augers offer a simplified reliability

Hydraulic driven grain augers from Cutmans Engineering show how they can substantially reduce maintenance costs Cutmans Engineering has a reputation for developing farm handling equipment that vastly improves product quality, while their range can also

BOOSTER-Mag magnesium hydroxide insecticide gains approval

This foliar spray claims to act as a fertiliser and also assist with crop protection as it fulfils a need for lower-toxicity or non-toxic product to help manage crops Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sets tone for higher priced Australian wheat 

Local grain growers have been handed the biggest challenge of their career – help fill the 34% grain supply gap wiped out in the Russian invasion of Ukraine World wheat markets have instantly lost access

HARDI sprayers have a solid Aussie made connection

HARDI sprayers are sold worldwide with the company HQ in Denmark but the Hardi Australia division plays a major part in product development for world markets Denmark’s HARDI may not sound like an Australian sprayer

KUHN hay and forage models offer the best value this season

For hay and feed producers looking to increase their income from improved product engineering many will discover an ideal model from the KUHN stable KUHN Agricultural Farm Machinery is renowned for being one step ahead

Oztec tube conveyors and chaser bins are designed and built for local conditions

Oztec’s grain handling equipment includes chaser bins, field bins and augers along with advance designed tubeconveyors and grain elevators Oztec has become the specialist local manufacturer for grain and cotton-handling equipment for all sizes of

Chickpea growers turn to CBA Captain variety to increase yields

Promising results in trials of a chickpea variety could see the popularity of this pulse grow significantly amongst growers in the 2022-23 season This new variety, CBA Captain, is an erect desi type with early

K-Line offers solutions for the control of cropping weeds

As a potential problem looms its now down to the best method to control weeds and the Speedtiller and Flexi-mulch from K-Line can play a vital role With the winter crop harvested, attention has now

Serafin Ultisow Hi Lift seeder range offers growers a winning formula

Serafin has grown the Hi Lift Ultisow range quickly off the back of grower demand and now offers models from 5 to 24m Since 2008 Serafin Machinery of Griffith, New South Wales has been designing

Barley Yields expected to increase through a genetic solution

Research is promising to find a successful strategy to mitigate heat damage and result in higher grain fertility and grain yield Barley growers are solid devotees of the grain and for season 2021-22 production is

Case IH 8250 Combine helps get this Corowa NSW crop through some untamed weather

With a 2021-22 winter crop that simply kept giving all season it was with great trepidation when at harvest time growers faced some of the worst storm events that only an LaNina can conjure up

Bulk grain ports monitoring report reveals how the industry will cope with this record season

A report on how bulk grain ports handled the second highest winter harvest on record last year gives a glimpse of what is to come in the current record season The highest bulk grain export

Mitas release High Capacity radial tyres to match faster bigger crop sprayers

Two High Capacity (HC) radial tyres released by Mitas have been designed for the next generation of self-propelled agricultural sprayers The Mitas HC 1000 tyre line gives growers the option of two Narrow Rim Option

John Deere X Series harvester on tour powers through a Deniliquin wheat crop

A John Deere X9 1000 harvester is one of three machines currently under demonstration and made short work of an irrigated wheat crop near Deniliquin NSW Yet to be released John Deere X Series harvesters

Rocks Gone offers the Reefinator H4 as a rocky ground terminator that opens up an income

Everything you need for opening up new ground to pasture or crops is available right now with the Rocks Gone Reefinator H4 Sometimes a machine comes along that everybody says, “why didn’t someone think of

Williamson Agri rippers are designed to improve and maximise seed emergence

Williamson Agri is working hard to deliver machines built to withstand the rigours of farming our rugged cropping ground Challenges for growers come in a multitude of forms from the sandy self-settling Mallee Vic dunes

LEMKEN Steketee EC-Weeder with DeltaRow is ideal for specialist crops

Steketee hoeing technology is incorporating EC-Weeder for weed-free twin rows and proves its worth combined with DeltaRow in maize crops Maize grown in twin rows with optimal allocation of growing space is the advantage the

Vegetable grower wins the top sustainability award while gaining carbon credits

Mulgowie Farming Company has won the top sustainability accolade at Woolworths’ Annual Supplier Awards The awards ceremony, held in Sydney NSW, saw Mulgowie Farming Company named as the Sustainable Supplier of the Year from a

Bourgault FMS seeders are ideal for pasture growth and specialist small-scale plantings

Farmers looking to improve pasture production have recognised the benefits that are derived from a more regular program of pasture renovation Being able to cover more ground each season is also leading to increased production

KUHN Performer and Optimer get a big performance tick

Performer is a combined disc and tine cultivator from KUHN and is now the must have tillage tool for next season along with the Optimer for increased material flow KUHN offers a cultivator that every

Grain harvest splits the East and West down the middle on a price point

LaNina rain events play games with eastern state growers while WA growers stockpile a record result for winter season 2021-22 and near record prices LaNina plays havoc with the sleep of growers and contractors in

Grain harvest in WA simply the best on record

Grain delivered to the CBH Group in the last week of November confirms WA growers are set for record results In near perfect harvesting conditions, the grain sent straight tothe CBH Group in one week

Harvest Ramps Up along with global wheat prices

In this high production season with a global shortage of milling wheat, a balanced strategic approach to the market will help maximise returns according to Richard Perkins from Market Check Harvest is here and wheat

Herbicide resistance improves with unified approach across all sectors

Surveying weeds for herbicide resistance using the same protocols and methods has been adopted by everyone undertaking this critical work for the grains sector A more uniform approach now underway will help take herbicide resistance

Wheat targeted for fast forward breeding and rapid increases in yields

Feeding the booming world population of 10 billion people by 2057 is a task taken on by the UWA with assistance from researchers worldwide The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has collaborated with

AUSVEG highlights how to grow a career in horticulture with a diverse range of jobs

For students leaving school and anyone else for that matter the peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers has launched a series of videos highlighting careers in the horticulture industry The release of the

HARDI is global and highlights how well we can manufacture locally

While HARDI Australia is a subsidiary of HARDI International a world leader in spraying technology there is a substantial manufacturing facility based in Adelaide SA In fact, the majority of HARDI sprayers sold in Australia

Aeration cooling can help save moist grain

Growers are being encouraged to consider how they will manage on-farm storage to preserve grain quality in this start and stop wet season With substantial yields expected across much of grain growing regions and with

CBH Group is a front runner in Export awards for 2021

CBH Grain is being celebrated as a West Australian and national success story after being named as a state finalist in the 2021 Australian Export Awards Formed as a farmer’s co-operative in 1933, CBH has

Goldacres G6 Series 2 Crop Cruiser is finessed with operator improvements

While Goldacres currently holds an enviable position in the crop spray market with its strongly supported G6 Series 2 model line, it’s worthwhile noting what it takes to maintain such a high ranking Goldacres’ G6

EXXACT Robotics Spot Spray Sensor technology threatens to disrupt current systems

Through their EXXACT Robotics subsidiary the Exel Industries group is planning to guide spray applicators to the point where it will take minimal product to disperse every weed in the paddock EXXACT Robotics expects to

Winter crop harvest for season 2021/22 on alert for a record result

While everyone is a winner with one of the biggest crops on record gearing up for harvest we take look at the crops expected to give the highest returns  With growers set for a bumper

AEGIC takes malting barley information series to Latin American customers

The local malting barley industry is working to stimulate demand in Latin American markets to diversify market options for premium malting barley The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) is commencing a series of webinars

Canola expected to break more records on price and crop harvest

Canola growers embrace record prices and attach their wagon to what is expected to be the winning crop over the next few seasons Structural changes in the global market are set to bring future growth

CSIRO turns a 77ha farm into the Forest Hill Agricultural Research Station

The Forest Hill Agricultural Research Station will become a focal point of cropping research as scientists find ways of increasing crop yields CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has purchased a 77-hectare property in Queensland to

Farmet Diskomat Speed Discs are in strong demand as attention turns to ground prep

In stock now is a range of new and ex-demo Softer and Diskomat Speed Discs models with working widths from 2.5m in 3PL models as well as large 12m trailing models The Farmet badge was

CNH Industrial has big plans for Seeding and Tillage with a major model bolster

With access to leading models worldwide and the purchase of local maker Horwood Bagshaw the product range coming on line from CNH is the most extensive ever offered Growers and contractors are expected to take

Duraquip primes seed Storm for successful launch into season

With a retracting hydraulic tine system and main frame lift it means even the widest 24.2m (80ft) Seed Storm bar folds to a manageable 7.5m for transport Orders are now being taken for what is

Vegetable growers get access to supercharged $14.1 million program

The next generation of a national extension program for vegetable growers aims to boost productivity and deliver the latest research to all farms The $14.1M VegNET 3.0 program promises to get all growers on-track to

OZTEC tube conveyors are designed and built local to move everything in less time

Oztec’s 40m Tubeveyor is the most effective in moving bulk grain with a 600mm-wide belt running inside a 406mm tube it also offers gentle handling of crops such as lupins and chickpea And while Oztec’s

Sorghum is about to become a super crop

With a predicted grain size boost sorghum has the potential to become a highly sought after food for human consumption with its low-GI and gluten-free status Currently sorghum ranks as the third highest grain crop

CropScanAg release the N-GAUGE grain logistics app to manage grain quality

N-GUAGE grain app is an ideal supplement for any on-farm grain handling and storage as it allows growers access to a virtual grain storage system Next Instruments, trading as CropScanAg, has partnered with CropScanAg Solutions,

John Deere virtual control is a perfect fit for this mixed enterprise farm

John Deere Connected Support suite of digital tools links farmers with their local dealership

Croplands RoGator C Series sprayers are proven cost savers

Croplands RoGator C Series sprayers are proven cost savers

National Ag is your first call for quality Meridian grain augers

Grain augers for every on-farm operation are available from world renown maker Meridian but orders need to be placed now Meridian 255mm (10-inch) Swing away Augers have proven to be one of the most popular

CropScanAg becomes new trading name for Next Instruments Pty Ltd

Look for the CropscanAg name when searching for a quality grain analyser as it’s the new name for marketing the CropScan suite of products Next Instruments Pty Ltd manufacturers a range analysers and instruments for

Lemken expands the Azurit planter to cover specialist crops

The Azurit 10 planter from Lemken is capable of drilling soybeans and sunflower seeds and applying microgranules Lemken has made some smart improvements to its Azurit 10 specialist precision seed drill by adding more rows

Hagie Self-Propelled Sprayers will extend John Deere’s flanks

John Deere has signalled it means business – we are talking big numbers – with the Hagie STS sprayer models it is currently filtering into dealer yards John Deere purchased a majority share of Hagie

CropScanAg Solutions show the way to close the Yield Gap

Closing the Yield Gap between the Yield Potential and the Actual Yield can be achieved by changing the way Nitrogen fertilizer is applied across most farms According to GRDC and CSIRO data (Yield Gap Australia,

Reefinator from Rocks Gone is adding to land values in several ways

And while the immediate benefit from the Reefinator is opening up more ground for cropping it is also increasing the soil’s water holding capacity reflecting in higher yields The Reefinator by Rocks Gone debuted in

Bourgault FMS Seeders are the perfect fit for medium farming operations

Along with the benefit of narrow transport Bourgault’s FMS range of seeders is giving smaller scale operations and contractors access to the strength and productivity found in much larger units Bourgault seeding equipment is already

Goldacres Prairie Special 2500 and 3000 Row crop models ideal for horticulture

Goldacres has reinforced their 2500 and 3000 Prairie Special trailed sprayers as the biggest sellers by adding row crop functions for horticulture Two of the most popular models in the Goldacres trailing sprayers range, the

Phillbourne Retrodrum is the feed auger that boosts header efficiency

With the pressure to perform without down-time during a busy cropping season, nothing is more important in the harvest window than a reliable and efficient header This reliability factor is why the Retrodrum has won

John Deere CP770 Cotton Picker and CS770 Stripper grab the lead

Cotton growers now have access to the most productive harvesters ever built with the launch of the CP770 Cotton Picker and CS770 Cotton Stripper by John Deere The CP770 Cotton Picker and CS770 Cotton Stripperare

Wet winter forces growers onto disease alert this season

A wetter-than-average start to the winter cropping season has become a double-edged sword for grain growers Experts from agronomists ranks are warning of an increased disease risk this year, particularly if wet conditions continue.Recent rainfall

Billions of honey bees kick off the start of pollination season

The almond flowering season has burst into full bloom with flowers being cross-pollinated by billions of honey bees moving pollen throughout the orchards Billions of honey bees are in full flight to almond orchards along

Carbon rich fertile soils created from organic nitrogen is getting closer

Crop production around the world struggles with declining soil health and it is taking some innovative solutions from local researchers to correct that situation Local researchers are investigating production of a sustainable organic nitrogen fertiliser

AGI SureTrack BinManager will maintain grain at maximum value

Once the crop is harvested the biggest challenge faced by growers with on-farm storage is to make sure the grain is kept in top condition and AGI now have that covered Since the deregulation of

Hardi GEOSELECT has been launched and it changes everything you know about spraying

With the trend to saving thousands of dollars by selective spraying Hardi GEOSELECT is offering an approach that claims to reduce chemical bills by 90% Hardi has taken everything you have been taught about spraying,

Krone Comprima CV 150 XC Plus baler wrapper is made for extreme conditions

Krone is offering uncompromised stability and in a strong build with the release of its Comprima CV 150 XC Plus baler wrapper The Comprima will sit neatly alongside Krone’s VariPack belt baler released in 2020,

John Deere and University of Sydney collaborate on increased planting speed

Technology that will allow growers to plant at the fastest pace ever is being validated through a third party agreement made by John Deere and the University of Sydney Growers are set to benefit from

John Deere see and Spray makes a splash on Gurley NSW farm

Growers can use See & Spray Select on a John Deere Sprayer to minimise input costs and only spray weeds when they are detected A trial of John Deere’s See & Spray Select on his

Supply bottlenecks put pressure on crop input planning

Agribusiness consultants say they are emphasising the need for a proactive approach to crop input planning to ensure on-time delivery

John Deere 400 and 600 Series self-propelled sprayers offer high capacity

The expanded sprayer line from John Deere offers operator upgrades such as a much larger cab designed for all-day comfort with outstanding work visibility The two series of sprayers in the John Deere self-propelled line

Weed testing results suggest growers wrong on herbicide resistance

Preliminary results from a Western Australian research project suggest some grain growers are under-estimating herbicide resistance of weeds present on their farms

Grain dumpers risk serious fines

Illegal roadside dumping of waste grain is a serious biosecurity risk and must be stopped

Winter Crop blessed with record plantings in many growing regions

The winter crop for season 2021-2022 looks set to head straight into a record planting even though conditions stalled early sowing in some growing regions Early estimates from several collaborate sources suggest the area planted

HAYTECH makes hay temperature management easy

A hay fire is a fodder producer’s worst nightmare but accurately and consistently monitoring the temperature of a stack is now a lot easier

Colac Ag boosts stocks of Samasz mowers and rakes for the upcoming hay season

Samasz is a Polish machinery brand specialising in innovative hay and silage machinery

Serafin takes disc seeders to new heights

Providing a full extra metre of underbar clearance makes the Ultisow Hi Lift a breeze to setup and maintain

Working together to combat weeds

GRDC research shows collaborative weed control has the potential to be cheaper and more effective for all land users

Bourgault offers Early Order Program on new 9000 I Series air seeders

Bourgault says its latest range of air seeders boost both seeding precision and productivity

Goldacres G6 Crop Cruiser at home in Western Victoria

The agile Goldacres G6 crop Cruiser Series 2 is a top performer in the high rainfall area of Lake Bolac

OMNiPOWER platform number two is put into operation at world first OMNi farm

If you are wondering whatever happened to the DOT autonomous farm platform – it’s alive and well and operating under the OMNiPOWER brand

Cotton growers to get Artificial Intelligence tech to tackle spray drift

Researchers at Monash University are applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and game-design practices to reduce spray drift from agricultural pesticides

Sorghum researchers identify strategic growing responses to climate change

Growers concerned about the yield effects of climate change are advised to time their seeding to closely match shifting rainfall windows

John Deere takes horticulture toward a smart and nimble equipment fleet

Benji Blevin from John Deere shares a vision of the technology-driven, automated and connected fleet of farm equipment that will drive the future of horticulture

GRDC backs research to breed wheat strains with deeper, moisture-seeking roots

Facing a warming and drying climate, wheat growers need all the help they can get to maintain yields into the future

Hardi Rubicon 9000 handles 1000-hectare days

With a front-mounted 48.5m boom coupled with an enormous 9000-litre tank capacity, the Rubicon is a top choice for large-scale farmers and contractors

John Deere 8 Series Tractors 2022 update

In the power range from 169 to 302kW (230 to 410hp), and now with multiple transmission options, John Deere 8 Series models for 2022 are the go-to on all growers’ wish lists

Scientists identify chickpea gene that regulates phosphorus uptake

In a first step toward improving the phosphorus uptake of chickpea crops, scientists have mapped the plant’s root genome

AGCO investigates targeted spraying technology

Targeted spraying of weeds to reduce herbicide use is a technology that is rapidly gaining traction with growers and now global giant AGCO is getting ready to bring a product to market

Podcast provides advice on avoiding wind erosion

A new podcast from the GRDC gathers an expert panel to discuss techniques for protecting soil from wind erosion in prolonged dry conditions

Best young growers line-up for the Corteva Young Grower of the Year Award 2021

Take a look at this eclectic mix of contenders that include a potato grower from Tas, a native herb supplier from SA, and a mixed crop farmer from WA that are all in the running

Bee Friendly Farming certification program launched with a $50K buzz

Farmers and pollinators are joining forces to protect our precious bee resource through a program initiated by the Wheen Bee Foundation

Double-strength bait given go ahead to fight mouse plague

Farmers fighting the mouse plague have been granted permission to use bait that is twice as toxic as normal poison

Cotton partnership reaches $150m investment milestone

A 50-year partnership between CSIRO and Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) has seen Australian cotton growers reap the rewards from continuous research and innovation

Agrowplow contribution to soil management has been innovative from the very start

Many growers have achieved prosperity through soil care with Agrowplow across four decades of product development with positive impacts on farm prosperity through crop yields Constant product development is integral for all machinery manufacturers, and

Croplands Tower and Vineyard sprayers now considered the best models available

Horticulture fan sprayers from Croplands are currently leading the market and an early order is the best way to secure your next model With the extension of the Federal Government’s instant asset tax incentive program,

Measuring the correct application of phosphorus in pulses is under research

With phosphorus being the main fertiliser input required to successfully grow pulse crops this research expects to get it just right With many local growers expressing an interest for improved information to achieve the most

Case IH LB4 large square baler added to range for 2021

Case IH’s LB436 HD baler has been extensively trialled in our local conditions and has already picked up several global innovation and design awards Local farmers and contractors can now pack more material into every

Growers get some worthwhile tips on stubble management listening to podcast

A series of podcast shows how growers and their advisors have battled with managing stubble while seeding and also at after harvest It’s an ideal time for many growers to reflect on improvements they could

Almond grading machine also entails a vision system to spot any contaminates

World leading technology has been built into an automated technique for simultaneously grading almond quality and detecting potentially serious mycotoxin contamination in kernels In 2019-2020 local growers harvested an almond crop worth just over $1

John Deere 9 Series tractor release arriving in time for 2021-22 season

Down the production line these 2022 model year 9 Series models include six 9R wheel variants, three 9RT two-track variants and four 9RX four-track tractors

Riordan Grain stacks together one million tonnes bulk export grain and 25 years of business

Riordan Grain Services reached a milestone of one million tonnes of bulk export grain during April 2021 and it coincided with 25 years of its operation This outstanding volume was achieved over the past four

Oat breeding becomes a joint endeavour with a $11.5 million funding boost

It could be seen as a golden era for oats as hard cash is ploughed into releasing more varieties for milling and for stock feed The National Oat Breeding Program has cash being injected from

Grain silo buyers urged to include safety ladders with their purchase

Grain growers ordering new silos are encouraged to include ladders in their purchases to ensure safe access to storage systems Grain storage extension specialists said many growers were tempted to save a few dollars by

National fruit fly symposium will air online for three days from 4 May

The ongoing battle against fruit fly continues to threaten over half of our $13 billion horticulture sector. Over 60,000 people currently employed in the horticulture sector should tune in to the 40 speakers that will

Young Gun of Wine select their 50 Best Young Wine Labels and Winemakers for 2021

The Top 50 Finalists for the 2021 Young Gun of Wine Winemaker Awards – in its 15th edition – have been named and you get to vote for the People’s Choice winner “Over the past

Grain at risk from one of the worst mice plagues on record

With the harvest from a bumper grain season now in storage, there is the potential for multi-million-dollar losses from the ongoing rodent invasion

UWA researchers discover cause of devastating Faba bean gall disease

Breakthrough research has shown previous gall disease control measures were ineffective because they were targeting the wrong plant pathogen Researchers at The University of Western Australia have identified the cause of the devastating faba bean

Roadmap proposed for increased use of biotechnology to improve food security

Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture are concerned that the worldwide adoption of biotechnology to improve crop production has stalled

Sowing early and in the wet needs the right seed varieties and machine

Many growers will be faced with wet paddock conditions for season 2021-21 and it’s a change that will need some alternative action to achieve the best possible result

Chickpea variety CBA Captain is the first release from Chickpea Breeding Australia

The CBA Captain variety is expected to have broad adaptation to all Australian chickpea growing regions as it aims to improve outputs

Corteva Young Grower of the Year Award closing soon

Don’t be bashful, you know you are good at what you do, and the horticulture industry wants to reward you through a special award

Sorghum lodging could be consigned to the past as research finds a genetic solution

When Sorghum carries high yields it runs the risk of falling flat and that happens in up to 10% of the crop every year – research is underway to limit the losses

Farm produce comes under the ethical and safe microscope

Food enters safe practice phase where consumers are demanding to know how it is grown and what chemicals were used

Move is on to secure oats as important food source

A two-part trial project has the aim to vastly improve oat yields through improved agronomy to boost domestic and international health food supplies

Vineyard of the year winners announced from top 50 finalists

After a six-month search that has included multiple rounds of judging and site inspections of vineyards around Australia, Young Gun of Wine has announced the trophy winners for the inaugural Vineyard of the Year Awards for 2021

Pasture shows effects of climate change in ongoing study

Not many producers realise how the effects of a CO2 increase has already impacted pasture growth over the past century Onging research has shown the rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration and concurrent climate change

INVITA seed variety trials promise access to faster and smarter crop growing data

Grain growers will get access to better crop variety selections from grain trial data following a $5 million investment by GRDC into an international collaboration

Flexi-Coil adds the 7260 air cart to its local model line up

Moving forward quickly to supply growers with their latest model range, Flexicoil can offer access to the Instant Asset Tax Write-Offs for this season

Golden rules for growing canola in dry regions is now starring in Online video

Grain growers in low rainfall areas now have access to a video resource to assist them to maximise the potential of a canola crop.

Horticulture is set for major upscale and expansion in the far north

In a region long touted as a major food bowl, our scientists are working on smart, sustainable options for northern Australia food production

eAgronom offers its farm management software system to local growers

Australia becomes the first market outside Europe to get the eAgronom cloud-based farm management platform for grain growers and agronomists

Consider fertiliser type and placement to prevent toxic burn

New research suggests the salt index measurement of fertiliser toxicity may be misleading and hindering establishment and early crop performance

Call to structure seeding programs to minimise frost risk

Western Australian grain growers in frost-prone areas are advised to structure their seeding programs carefully to help minimise the risk of frost damage to crops in spring

Mungbean moves to a production point royalty system

The Mungbean royalty system is set to change on October 1st to better support continued varietal improvement and more effectively share production risks with growers.

Broadacre farmers reap the benefits of a good season with boosted farm cash incomes

Average broadacre farm cash incomes have risen to $184k pa but a select group of large-scale cropping farms did even better.

On-farm silos and bunkers guide to fumigating unwanted bugs and pests

A leading grain storage specialist is encouraging growers to act now to control storage pests that are highly conducive to an increase in insect populations

MagGrow an Irish AgTech company secures first client for its retrofit spray system

As the MagGrow system is being offered internationally the company has secured its first local client, a spray contractor based in South Australia MagGrow has been busy raising an 18 million Euro war-chest to commercialise

Glyphosate resistant capeweed has been detected in WA and it’s a world first

Researchers working with the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) have detected the world’s first population of glyphosate-resistant capeweed The resistant biotype was reported by an agronomist in the Albany WA port zone, who noticed capeweed

LEMKEN Rubin 10 compact disc harrow is a worthy successor

LEMKEN compact disc harrows have stood for outstanding mixing efficiency at high forward speeds since 2001 and now with the launch of the Rubin 10 is able to deliver a wide range of improvements

Case IH AFS Harvest Command reduces grain loss for first time operator

Case IH is introducing it’s AFS Harvest Command automation to many first-time operators with great success

Steketee enjoys full order books for start of 2021 season

Lemken subsidiary Steketee is reporting record demand for its pesticide-free weed control solutions

Serafin adds more models to the sell-out Ultisow Hi Lift seeder range

Providing a full extra metre of underbar clearance makes the Ultisow Hi Lift a breeze to setup and maintain

Mungbean is a crop many Summer growers will rely on for some instant cash

Munbean is proving to be a high-value summer legume crop, already returning an average of $1100 per tonne to growers with even higher yields planned

Crop genes could be altered to withstand much hotter and drier conditions from climate change

How much can you bend the crop enzyme trail – scientists will find out with research into developing tougher genes

Macadamia species that was critically endangered becomes a plant supermodel

One of the world’s rarest tree species has been transformed into a sophisticated model that researchers say is the future of plant research “Macadamia jansenii grows near Miriam Vale in Queensland and there are only

Bourgault 8000 Series air seeders gives growers added production leverage

The latest air seeder generation from Bourgault builds on the success of the 7000 series while adding new innovations and technology

Russian wheat taxes lays the foundation to boost Australian grain exports

Grain exporters can expect to get rushed off their feet as Russia announces that it will further increase taxes on its worldwide wheat exports

Record-breaking canola crop credited to science

CSIRO gets the nod for a cropping technique that delivered an Australian record 7.16 tonnes/hectare canola harvest on a NSW farm

AGI SureTrack BinManager is the future of grain storage

AGI SureTrack puts the technology in your hand to monitor and maintain stored grain quality to maximise profit when the time comes to sell

Winter crop harvest boom flows to summer crop improvement

With the 2020-21 national winter crop harvest coming in as the second biggest on record at 55.2 million tonnes, all eyes are turning to an improved Summer harvest

Micronutrients from recycled batteries prove effective as wheat fertiliser

The completed field trial of micronutrients derived from Envirostream Australia’s recycled battery program has shown encouraging results

senseFly releases eBee Ag Fixed-wing Mapping Drone for Agriculture

Drones for cropping are quickly moving ahead as senseFly launches its eBee Ag, the latest addition to its eBee X Series for farming applications

CBH wraps up the 2020-21 harvest with volume exceeding expectations

Australia’s largest grain exporter, The CBH Group, has officially closed its 2020-21 season harvest with a result that equals the fourth largest on record with 15.1 million tonnes of grain delivered into the network

Aussie barley breaks into new markets and is headed to Mexico

The CBH Group has signed a deal to ship 30,000 tonnes of malting barley to Heineken Mexico as quotas previous sent to China quickly being filled

Breeding a more profitable macadamia nut

Macadamia researchers are breeding thinner shells for bigger kernels and tougher husks for resisting pests

John Deere precision ag technology adopted by Victorian TAFE

Training facility SuniTAFE is transforming its agriculture operation with the adoption of precision ag technology, and John Deere has come on board with its Connected Support tool.

Versatile Lemken Karat 9 cultivator

DeltaCut shares offer ultra-shallow tillage on Lemken’s Karat 9 cultivator

Border biosecurity boost to combat Khapra beetle threat

The Federal government has allocated an extra $14.5 million to help strengthen biosecurity measures at the country’s borders in the face of increased global detections of the Khapra beetle pest.

Goldacres G6 Series 2 takes local maker past world standard

Order now as the uptake of the Goldacres G6 Series 2 has been overwhelming with excellent feedback from dealer groups as to the positive growers reaction toward purchasing When it comes to local manufacturing there

Croplands WEED-IT helps dryland farmer target weeds on fallow land

Croplands WEED-IT 7000 spot sprayer targets hard-to-kill weeds in paddocks left fallow to build up soil moisture.

Vineyard of the Year award pins up Top 50 Finalists from 6000 grape growers

The Vineyard of the Year award is a national initiative of Young Gun of Wine, shining a light on our best vineyards

Winter crop harvest reveals a near record 51.5 million tonnes haul

The 2020-21 winter crop harvest expectations are being met as deliveries to depots are expected to peak around 51.5 million tonnes.

Best Wines in the World judged at International Wine Challenge 2020

The International Wine Challenge, the world’s most influential and rigorously judged wine competition, has announced its 30 best wines

AUSVEG appoints leading SA potato and vegetable grower Renee Pye to the Board

AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for the vegetable and potato growing industries, has announced the appointment of Renee Pye from South Australia as a Grower Director on its Board.

Agsafe is the safe way to dispose of unwanted agvet chemicals

Agsafe’s product stewardship programs, drumMUSTER and ChemClear, provide farmers with a reliable pathway for the safe disposal of their empty agvet containers

Global wheat production set to increase following international study

In a landmark study, an international team of scientists, including researchers from The University of Western Australia, have sequenced and analysed the genomes of 16 wheat varieties that represent breeding programs from around the world.

GrainCorp declares improved financial performance but best is yet to come

GrainCorp has delivered a 7 cents per share dividend to shareholders on the back of a solid full year performance but eyes are already turning to the current bumper winter harvest.

Summer crop growers urged to act now on seed selection

With a promising rainfall outlook raising grower morale ahead of the summer planting season, growers are being urged to consider their seed options carefully. After battling difficult conditions over the past few summers, growers are

Jonathan Wilson appointed inaugural CEO of Grains Australia Limited

Experienced grains industry professional Jonathan Wilson has been appointed as the inaugural chief executive officer of Grains Australia Limited (G

GRDC tackles crown rot in winter cereals with research investment

GRDC has put up the funding to lessen the impact of Crown rot from winter cereals through an innovative breeding program A big investment from GRDC put into place to identify and track the genetic

Flow-Easy range of vibrators solves any bulk material flow problem

Flow-Easy vibrators are distributed by Melbourne-based Enmin, an Australian market leader in the area of material handling systems and vibratory equipment. Flow-Easy vibrators were previously marketed under the Enmin brand but have recently been re-branded

Schütz committed to recycling its empty IBCs and 100-litre drums

The Schütz Ticket Service offers free collection and eco-friendly recycling of IBCs and drums for all eligible customers

Gamba Grass threat is now being mapped from space

Rapid Gamba Grass expansion needs to be managed so researchers have turned to high-quality satellite imagery to detect and prioritise this invasive weed

Seed banks may hold key to adapting crop species for climate change

German researchers have shown that legacy seeds held in seed banks may hold genes beneficial to breeding crops to adapt to climate change

Mitolo Group becomes Australia’s largest fresh potato producer

The finalisation of a takeover of Thomas Foods International’s potato business has cemented Mitolo Group as the country’s largest producer with plans to increase exports

Fall armyworm GRDC webinar to outline insights into its threat

Having gained a foothold in many parts of the country, the fall armyworm poses a significant threat to maize and sorghum crops

Nutri V vegetable extracts will promote healthier diets

Nutri V is developing nutritious products from vegetables that might otherwise be thrown out to help people eat healthier and pioneer new sustainable farming practices.

Targeting plant hormones to promote root growth

Seeking ways to improve crop growth has led to a molecular breakthrough using signals to control the length of root growth

Forecasts hold steady for a bumper winter grain crop

Growers are on track for a major recovery in grain production, with the winter harvest set to come in at above-average levels. The rosy forecast comes courtesy of agribusiness specialist Rabobank in its Australian Winter

LINX Cargo Care Group opens a transport route for grain growers

In a season with grain storage bursting at the seams LINX is offering central west growers a much needed transport lifeline

Aphids are in demand for a pest research project

Aphids are a wanted species as researchers call out to growers and agronomists to help locate clusters for use in a pest management project

Hay producers are given a plan that will save nutrients for next season

Evidence shows that cutting a crop for hay can affect future nutritional values in the paddock next season – here is the solution.

Canola crops benefit from adding genes to combat heat stress

More growers could turn to Canola if research currently underway results in seed varieties better suited to hotter conditions

Vegetable growers come out on top with export assistance in Federal Budget

AUSVEG, the peak industry body for the Australian vegetable industry, has welcomed the Government’s support of the vegetable growing industry and horticulture businesses in the 2020/2021 Federal Budget.

GSI grain storage also leads in handling and drying

GSI has rapidly expanded its local operation to supply silos from 3 to 30,000 tonnes with the industry’s largest range of grain drying and conditioning products

Househam offers limited edition Air Ride Xtra advanced sprayer

The Househam Air Ride Xtra SP Sprayer with an easily managed 4000 capacity tank has everything you need in a special build for row croppers

Goldacres G6 Series 2 Sprayer much appreciated industry advancement

This big capacity high clearance Self Propelled G6 Series sprayer from Goldacres is much easier to manage through G-Hub, and offers an advanced boom structure

Indicators positive for Australian wheat prices says Market Check

How hedging grain crops on world markets will add value post-harvest in 2021

LEMKEN celebrates 240 years in cultivation manufacturing

LEMKEN is well known overseas where it has been operating for the past 240 years and has now gained a foothold here

Sweet corn grown by colours tests if purple is best

There is always a chance for a grower to move into something entirely unexpected, and that’s what coming out of a five-year cross-industry project providing research into more appealing varieties of sweet corn, strawberries and

Barley growers will get more surety if malting barley heads to India

In a move that could give the surety that local malting Barley growers are seeking, the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) is engaging closely with Indian brewers and maltsters for our barley to enter

Harris farm markets make a return to Brisbane after 30 years

Local growers have no trouble producing some of the world’s best fruit and vegetables, but all that’s wasted if it can’t get the produce to customers quickly enough. This is why we need the expertise

BOSS Agriculture is an all Australian success story

BOSS directors have worked their way through countless improvements over many years to settle on a model design that simply gives growers what they have been looking for. By listening to what their customers wanted,

Fendt brings high-capacity IDEAL combine to Australia

Fendt is taking the plunge into the heavily contested local combine harvester market with the launch of its IDEAL range of headers.

Brüder Kompressors custom-built for agriculture

Brüder Australia was the first to build a diesel compressor that was especially designed for use in cropping and general agriculture, and it has gone on to become the market leader.

Lavender shows promise as cash crop for Australian growers

Lavender crops may be set to grow with a partnership forged between AgriFutures Australia and La Trobe University’s Institute for Agriculture and Food (LIAF).

Lemken Karat 12 ideal for intensive stubble cultivation

The Karat 12 has been developed to handle both shallow and deep no-tillage cultivation up to a 300mm (12-inch) depth, and is especially suited to work through heavier soils.

John Deere updates Operations Centre precision ag software

John Deere has updated software for the John Deere Operations Centre and its MyOperations mobile application.

Croplands RoGator delivers the goods for SA farmer-contractor

Todd and Brooke Orrock bought their first RoGator self-propelled sprayer after an accident that involved an insurance company and the need for a quick changeover.

K-Line offers strategic tillage plan for next season

With optimism in the agricultural industry rising throughout 2020, farmers are now mulling over their management plan for next season.

Chemicals cut from crops if plant protein patch works

With growers locked into expensive chemicals to control weeds, any news that an alternative could be available always provokes a strong hip pocket response.

Maschio Extreme Series 3 balers are fast movers

Maschio round balers may sound like a new baler on the market to some. But there is an extensive history in harvesting behind this brand

John Deere introduces new header lineup to the Australian market

In a bid to make an impact at harvest, John Deere has updated its entire header lineup for its combines. The updated models on offer include new HDR Rigid Cutterbar Drapers, RDF HydraFlex™ Drapers, a

Pioneer offers more than a bag of seed

Pioneer® Seeds Australia is the country’s foremost commercial supplier for canola, corn, grain sorghum and summer forage hybrid seed. All Pioneer® brand seed sold in Australia is grown and processed to world-class, quality-assured standards at

Cyclone Silos engineered to last

On farm grain storage is an important strategy for all grain farmers. The decision to deliver at harvest, or store and sell when the market is best can make a significant difference to a farm’s

Rhino Smoothbulk tipper and Grainmaster Silos have you covered

The Davey Group (TDG) has expanded its operation to cater for the growing number of growers that are looking for the surety of local product availability over the next few seasons. If there was to

Sonic Boomsprays concentrate on spray coverage and build quality

Sonic Boomsprays has over two decades of history in the local manufacture of boom spraying equipment for large scale growers and contractors. The company builds one of the world’s biggest capacity sprayers. The Ultra Sonic

Goldacres Prairie Pro has broadacre covered

Goldacres has one of the widest model offerings available for trailed sprayers, with popular sellers in both the Prairie Compact line offering 1000 to 2000-litres and the Prairie Specials jumping up to 2500 to 6500-litre

Hardi Navigator 6000 with ActiveAir at work in SA

Hardi’s range of Navigator trailed sprayers are built on a platform that offers growers a simple and reliable spray solution as it is also a series known for ease of use. With 3000, 4000, 5000

Cutmans Engineering expands its locally made product lines

Cutmans Engineering has been able to develop a grain auger that vastly improves product quality, while their range of hay feed-out trailers can significantly reduce feeding costs. Grain augers Cutman’s Engineering hydraulic drive grain auger

Beverley Hydra Boom sprayers have all broadacre covered

The family owned Beverley Hydra Boom business builds its sprayers in the Avon Valley, Western Australia. The original Hydra Boom, designed by local farmer David Adams, was revolutionary at the time as instead of manually

Phillbourne Retrodrum feed auger boosts header efficiency

Designed and manufactured by Phillbourne of Merredin WA, the Retrodrum is a replacement feed auger that has made its mark as being able to handle the toughest of crops with ease. The Retrodrum actually started

Ennor Engineering leads the way in disc ploughs

Ennor Engineering of Deniliquin, NSW, is a family owned business established in 1949 that has chalked up 70 years of experience in general engineering and has been building agricultural disc implements for 40 of those

Croplands WEED-IT is declared an evolution in weed management

Effective weed detection and elimination is becoming increasingly important in cropping systems around the world with herbicide resistance on the rise, less precipitation and increased environmental awareness. Designed with these challenges in mind, WEED-IT optical

GSI Silos introduce a plan to reduce grain storage costs

GSI has introduced a finance plan that allows growers to store more grain on-farm, and as a result offers more control of farming operations to maximise profit potential. GSI offers the resources growers need to

Duraquip takes seeding by storm

Duraquip of WA is best known as a builder of  innovative transport equipment solutions including its range of Tornado seed and fertiliser trailers. Now however, the Gnowangerup based manufacturer has made a bold move into

Simplicity 30 Series Air Carts are leading the charge this season

Since their launch just over 12 months ago, Simplicity Australia’s 30 Series Air Seeders have taken the local market by storm. Not only are they the largest Seeders Simplicity has ever built, but the current

Scientists battle over origins of the peanut

Just how old is the humble but delicious peanut? It may not be a question that comes to mind as you pop another handful of moreish salty snacks in your mouth but it has been

Winter crop plantings boosted by driving rain

For the major winter crops, the area planted to wheat is forecast to increase by 27 per cent to almost 13 million hectares. While the area planted to barley is forecast to increase by 8

Agriculture outlook dominated by recovery from drought

The latest forecast from Agricultural experts identifies the recovery from drought as dominating the very positive near-term outlook for higher farm incomes. Even the COVID-19 pandemic that has presented its own challenges has been brushed

John Deere 4-series self-propelled sprayers take a leap of faith

John Deere is making a push for more market share with the 4-Series self-propelled sprayer range available to order now. Deere intends to entice buyers by offering updates aimed at greater efficiency from these 2021

Robotic weeder takes over from herbicides

Mechanical weeders fell out of use when targeted herbicides arrived, but with the build-up of undesirable ground chemicals, the robots are set to make a comeback. Mechanical weeding has obvious appeal for organic farmers, they

John Deere X Series combine harvesters move into high capacity

John Deere is adding two X Series combines to its range that will appeal to large-scale farmers and contractors. The X9 1000 and X9 1100 harvesters represent a capacity and performance level that John Deere

Lemken announces it will end sprayer production this year

Based on the rise in demand for sustainable crop care and facing ever tighter regulations around use of agricultural chemicals, Lemken of Germany has announced it will cease production of conventional crop sprayers. Lemken has

Case IH LB4XL large square baler range debuts with significant updates

With extended drought conditions across much of Australia over recent years and the need for unprecedented amounts of supplementary feed, balers have been in high demand. With that demand forecast to continue, Case IH has

Case IH 250 Series combines get AFS Harvest Command automation

Combine harvester automation is one of the most rapidly evolving sectors of precision farming technology and Case IH is at the forefront with the incorporation of AFS Harvest Command into its latest 250 Series machines.

Agrointelli Robotti autonomous tool carrier switches to Velodyne sensors

Agrointelli is a Danish-based developer of intelligent farming solutions. The company’s Robotti autonomous tool carrier is designed to accommodate a range of farm implements via a standard 3-point linkage hitch. A new agreement with Velodyne

John Deere C650 Air Cart a better fit for growers

Available in tow-behind or tow-between configurations, John Deere’s C650 Air Cart is designed to suit growers seeking a mid to large size capacity and smart seeding options. The C650 has a 22,900 litre (650bu) capacity,

Envirostream micronutrient field trials begin

Envirostream Australia is trialling fertilisers blended with slow-release zinc and manganese micronutrients derived from spent alkaline batteries. Lithium Australia has committed to creating a circular battery economy and to that end its subsidiary Envirostream Australia

Confidence dips, but farmers stay positive in face of COVID uncertainty

Rabobank’s quarterly survey of farmers’ state of mind has revealed a dip in confidence due to uncertainty about the impacts of COVID-19, but good rains and solid commodity prices are keeping spirits up. Confidence has

 Serafin Ultisow Hi Lift Frame proved its worth

Every so often something comes along that just makes sense and has you wondering why haven’t they done that before. This is exactly the case with Serafin Machinery’s latest release, the Hi Lift seeder range.

Manage your grain flow with AGI

Ag Growth International (AGI) has a strong presence in Australia and is a leading manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, storage bins and silos, handling accessories

K-Line Crop Cadet a top solution for direct drilling pasture

Building a successful small diversified or mixed farming operation, requires careful management of the grazing crops and livestock the farm produces. The proper balance of crop types and the optimal use of cropping tools and

Plant-based meat promoters forecast a $3 billion market by 2030

Promoters of plant-based meat suggest the sector could be worth up to $3 billion to Australia’s economy and generate thousands of jobs by 2030. That prediction is at the top end of economic modelling commissioned

ANZ commodity report shows agriculture holding up well

ANZ’s latest commodity report reveals Australia’s agriculture sector is faring better than other industries as ‘panic buying’ from consumers during the coronavirus pandemic boosted products including wheat, grains and beef. Some segments have been adversely

Farm production value to hold firm despite bushfires, drought and pandemic

Even with the Australian winter crop production coming in under 29 million tonnes – down 5% on the previous year, the outlook for Agriculture is quite rosy. Australian agricultural production is expected to remain high

High-tech sustainable protection for key Australian crops

Researchers at the University of Queensland are spearheading findings into alternatives to chemical fungicides to protect Australia’s $5 trillion global food and agribusiness sector. University of Queensland’s Professor Neena Mitter said the team from the

Disease on ‘watch list’ for barley growers this season

Despite the conditions, growers are being warned to check barley crops for disease following reports of Spot Form Net Blotch (SFNB) in Queensland and northern New South Wales this winter. Prolonged dry weather has historically

Breakthrough in disease resistance for brassica crops

A global team led by Punjab Agricultural University, India, with researchers from The University of Western Australia, have made a significant breakthrough in disease resistance in Brassica oilseed crops. Widely grown Brassica crops include broccoli,

More crop ground can be gained from unlocking soil secrets

Expertise from industries outside agriculture, including mining, will be harnessed as part of research that aims to increase the profitability of grain crops grown on problematic ‘ironstone gravel’ soils. With Grains Research and Development Corporation

Farmers share knowledge to combat climate change

A community-led collaboration in Victoria’s Gippsland is harnessing local knowledge for a proactive regional response to climate change. The Growing Southern Gippsland project is profiling local farmers who are successfully adapting to climate change, running

End of grain storage chemicals as a natural appears

  Results from 13 months of testing could see the end of chemical use in grain storage – instead to be replaced with a natural compound found in Australian eucalypt trees Atrial conducted by Aussie

gyral str air seeder for when performance counts

Excel and Gyral branded agricultural products from family owned Great Western Manufacturing are impressive performers in today’s agricultural landscape delivering an excellent return on investment. For over 80 years the company has been at the

JOHN SHEARER electronic drive air drill

Equipped with an electronic drive system, the AS2400LT air drill from John Shearer offers greatly reduced maintenance and more accurate seed and fertiliser calibration. Catering primarily to farmers with small to medium size holdings, the

simplicity offers a timely guide to air seeder maintenance

Simplicity Australia believes many of us would be familiar with the quote “If you fail to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” And whilst it is often incorrectly attributed to Benjamin Franklin, it is still

FLEXI-COIL 5500 air drill gains more ground

Built to withstand the rigours of local Australian soils, Flexi-Coil’s 5500 air drill promises to deliver precise, high performance seeding. The 5500 air seeder is available in 18, 21 and 24m (60, 70 and 80ft)

Bourgault 7000X is an Aussie specific build

Since Bourgault’s 7000X airseeder range was launched two years ago it has been steadily making a strong impact with large scale grain growers. Bourgault X Series models were created specifically in response to requests from

GSI Flatpack Silos offer big cost savings for on-farm grain and feed storage

It’s probably the best deal growers are going to get this season, GSI has released a range of Flatpack hopper silos that will save a lot of time in construction, and very importantly cost. Silos

Flexi-Coil offers low prices, zero interest and tax breaks

Long-awaited rain has reached many parts of Australia, and this has encouraging growers to think about investing in equipment upgrades. And with generous government incentives and big discounts, the timing couldn’t be better, says Flexi-Coil

K-Line Speedtiller is built for dual purpose tillage

K-Line Ag has positioned the Speedtiller® to handle multiple tilling tasks including chasing down chemical resistant weeds, while it also offers soil improvement for seedbed preparation It’s not often a farmer can buy one machine

Agsafe programs offer farm waste recovery

The drumMUSTER program has grown into the most successful national collection and recycling program for agvet containers. It has now picked up more than 34 million drums nationally. The program is run by Agsafe and

Mandam harrows and stubble cultivators now at Colac Ag

The full range of Mandam disc harrows and stubble cultivators is now available through local distributor Colac Ag. Mandam is a well-established Polish farm machinery maker with two factories in full production that enables the

Agrowplow is first choice for vineyards and orchard seeders

Ideal for vineyards along with macadamias or orchards this range of Agrowplow’s compact seeders packs huge value into a 2m wide machine Managing your vineyards and orchards just got easier with the release of Agroplow’s

Semeato double disc seeder delivers the goods for livestock producers

With recent rainfalls throughout most of eastern Australia, sheep and cattle producers are rushing in to make the most of the moisture to help regenerate pastures for their stock. Livestock producers can see the results

Morris Industries seeders and air carts avoid an abrupt halt

Morris Industries Canada did not have enough cash to make payroll and meet its other obligations so its parent company the Morris Group applied to a Saskatoon Canada court to stave off any challenge from a

Apple growers get robot technology to increase yields

Robots will be flower counting and running precision thinning operations in apple orchards with a system being developed by SwarmFarm Robotics and Green Atlas. These two leading Agtech businesses will offer commercial solutions not previously

Maxi-CUBE slide side refrigerated unit offers a competitive edge

Schreurs and Sons run a fresh food business and know the demands of supplying quality produce, that’s why they chose to reliable refrigerated transportation with a Maxi-CUBE Slide-a-Side unit. Schreurs and Sons is a third-generation

Trelleborg TM1000 ProgressiveTraction tyre wins another award

Trelleborg has been picking up awards across the northern hemisphere for its TM1000 ProgressiveTraction tyre. Now Trelleborg Wheel Systems has been awarded the prize for “Best Agricultural Tyre” at the Hevea Tyre Industry Awards 2019.

Lallemand says forage machinery setup critical for quality silage

  Keeping your inoculant cool and in suspension during application is a critical component of producing top quality silage. Lallemand Animal Nutrition Technical Services Manager, David Lewis, says that high temperature can have a dramatic

Ag Growth International AGI expands regional operations

AGI is well positioned to supply a wide range of on-farm grain handling and storage systems to larger processor installations in Australia, with the added benefit of being able to sell grain across six continents.

Vigolo mulchers prove popular for heavy duty workloads

Vigolo has settled firmly in a market leading position with a reputation for “indestructible agricultural machinery” – and arguably the highest level of quality workmanship available. These models already exceed expectations and enjoy a reputation

Jadan one person hay handling and stacking solutions

Jadan Enterprises is located at Cowra NSW, and all its models are designed and manufactured in Australia with a one person and one tractor system for faster hay handling. The locally made bale stacker range

Grizzly has the hard earned experience to mix the rip

Grizzly Engineering has amassed almost 40 years’ experience in making tough machines for Aussie farmers. And with that time comes a lot of experience and feedback from satisfied operators and according to Grizzly that gives

Agrowplow Deep ripping expertise reclaim the nutrients

The scissor action of Agrowplow’s Number 9 Shank breaks back along a wide arc, allowing it to overcome submerged obstacles like rocks and tree stumps The biggest costs in agriculture are often from unknowns. Often

Terraland deep rips while it mixes soil for a rich seedbed

When Morawa WA farmer Grant Borgward first saw the Czech-made Terraland TO deep ripper he knew it was going to be a perfect fit for many local growers. The versatility of what was both a

Ennor unbreakable build offers unique bearing innovation

 Ennor has led the way in making big disc ploughs and now has 40 Years’ experience in disc implement manufacturing with over 35 years’ working with 32-inch discs. It has been 15 years’ since Ennor

Serafin release Baldan and Tatu deep rippers for the first time

  Serafin has observed how the demand locally for deep rippers has increased dramatically over the past few years, especially following the outstanding results achieved from several trails throughout WA, VIC and NSW. These trails

Goldacres set to lead in weed seeking status

Goldacres has developed what is possibly the most advanced weed sensing system available for its sprayers – available as a factory fitted option to a range that is designed and built locally. Goldacres has entered

The Pillar Disc-Tine double shoot planter is ideal for heavy stubble

Pillar is a planter that has been welcomed by many growers across the globe for its ability to be set as either a disc or tine drill, and is now available for local growers to

Bourgault 3720 Independent Coulter Drill is in strong demand

Large scale farm operations and contractors are levitating toward big rigs such as the Bourgault 3720 ICD models that have a wide choice of set spacings and can cover ground out to 21.3m (70ft). Bourgault’s

Countrywide Industries releases 6m Wombat deep ripper

  The Wombat Ripper works 11 tynes across 6-metres and with its sturdy frame and 8 tonnes breakout shear pins it is able to renovate the hardest and most resistant pans. With many growers turning

Simplicity Territory takes control in heavy stubble

Simplicity has targeted precision seed depth control into heavy stubble with its latest tillage release, the Territory. Simplicity Australia has been manufacturing simple and reliable tillage equipment suited to the rigours of Australian agriculture for

Williamson-Agri develops curved tine rippers for hard pans

  This Williamson-Agri CT ripper 3-point linkage 6 tine model is easy to get around – but if you have tractor power up to 441kW (600hp) a 12 tine configuration can cut across 6m (20ft)

Manutec moves to Zero maintenance with its agri-hub option

Manutec’s range of press wheels and press wheel assemblies are now available with a zero maintenance agri-hub as a very viable option to select. The zero service agri-hub is a completely sealed, maintenance free hub

HE-VA sub soiler is a mountain of a ripper

HE-VA is one of those machines you always wanted to get your hands on and rip it through the rough ground that’s bothered you for years. Now everyone has a chance to test who will

Croplands RoGator C Series delivers the efficiencies you need

The liquidLogic application system on the RoGator C Series offers individual control at each nozzle body through 35 sections of the boom keypad all the way out to a 48m width The RoGator C Series

Raycol manufactures quality air seeder components

  Raycol can supply seeding attachments and parts in a hurry and is part of an important rural structure of specialist engineering firms that cater for farmers in their respective districts. In Raycol’s case the

Mechanical drive makes Apache Sprayers super reliable

The 194kW (260hp) AS1240 is the range-topping model in the Apache stable and offers a 4540-litre tank capacity mated to booms out to 40m Collaboration with growers in 1997 led Equipment Technologies to the conviction

Wimmera farmers prove the value of HARDI H-SELECT nozzle control

This HARDI RUBICON 9000 self-propelled sprayer operating in the Mallee region Vic covers an enormous amount of ground with its 54m (177ft) boom and H-SELECT nozzle control technology Back in mid-2018, the Sanford family of

Brüder Kompressors ideal for effective harvester blowdown

  The Brüder Australia designed compressor sits on a rugged custom-built checker plate trailer and running gear with 15-inch wheels, all terrain tyres and off-road springs to offer the longest possible trailer life for The

Vigolo mulchers prove popular for heavy duty workloads

Vigolo has settled firmly in a market leading position with a reputation for “indestructible agricultural machinery” – with arguably the highest level of quality workmanship available. These models already exceed expectations and enjoy a reputation

Roesner and SwarmFarm autonomous fertiliser spreader

Roesner Pty Ltd, often pronounced as the leading spreading manufacturer in Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a fully autonomous fertiliser spreader in conjunction with SwarmFarm Robotics. The collaboration between the

Timely data can help boost grain yields

Landmark has partnered with crop health analytics startup FluroSat to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of agronomy services provided to growers. The partnership has seen the integration of FluroSense with Landmark’s precision agriculture Echelon program

Beverley Hydra Boom

Beverley Hydra Boom sprayers have your broadacre requirements covered. The family owned Beverley Hydra Boom business builds its sprayers in the Avon Valley, Western Australia. The original Hydra Boom, designed by local farmer David Adams,

Rocks Gone Reefinator

The H4 Reefinator turns rocky land into profitable crops. The world’s most unique deep ripper and rock crusher, the Reefinator, has been upgraded to a hydraulic tine machine the release of the RG-H4.  This new

Order your custom-built sprayer from Uniboom

If you can’t find a sprayer to match your requirements, Uniboom will build it for you. Based in Box Hill, NSW, the company prides itself on building sprayers to meet demanding Australian conditions and offers

Rebel Equipment can organise your hay season

The Rebellato family are both farmers and manufacturers and have been making hay in the Lachlan Valley NSW for decades prior to starting their family owned machinery manufacturer Rebel Equipment in 2004. They had their

McLaren Vale vineyards expand with more recycled water

One of Australia’s largest and most successful recycled water vineyard irrigation schemes is being expanded in South Australia. The $7.3 million expansion includes the construction of a 600-megalitre dam south of Adelaide to store water

Velcro launches reusable UV-resistant plant tie

Velcro has launched a UV plant tie to help horticulturalists support and secure their plants quickly, easily and effectively. The lightweight tie, that is both reusable and adjustable, is suitable for the most delicate of

IoT satellite delivers rainfall data to farmers

Australian farmers could soon be looking to the stars rather than the skies for their weather information following the development of a rain gauge that uses a satellite network to transmit remote rainfall data. South

Simplicity seed bars in final order phase that will fill soon

Australian farmers are unique, and so are their farming practices so it is clear that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work here. Simplicity Australia has recognised that fact and this is why they continue to

AGCO IDEAL combine harvester wins design award

A Fendt badged IDEAL harvester has taken out the Platinum A’ Design Award in Como, Italy. The impressive design of the IDEAL ahrvester sold here under the Massey Ferguson badge, impressed the international panel of

Drill between maize rows to avoid compaction

Weaving Machinery has developed its Companion Crop drill specifically to boost protection against soil compaction for maize and cover crops. The drill is the next step forward in Weaving’s decades-long commitment to powerful no-till machinery.

Crusher hay conditioning rollers fit all leading brands

B&D Rollers of Minnesota have been producing their Crusher hay conditioning rollers since 2006 and over the years through paddock tests, consulting with farmers, and continuous research and development, they have continuously improved the Crusher

John Deere set to update S700 combines

John Deere has announced a number of combine updates for the 2020 season, with the focus on increased throughput, automation and easier operation. The S-Series combine’s automatic regulation of forward speed, HarvestSmart, has been optimised

Davimac upgrades chaser bins for upcoming harvest

Davimac chaser bins have been upgraded from top to bottom, with stronger, tougher roll tarps and redesigned track undercarriages. The tougher roll tarp now consists of heavy-duty 900gsm European PVC. The material is made from

Digga Magnum Mulcher effectively cuts fire breaks

With much of Australia facing difficult bushfire conditions, land and vegetation clearing is a must to create much-needed firebreaks. While back burning is the preferred method, it’s not always possible, making Digga Australia’s Mulcher an

Kuhn sets a raking world record in Jutland

Kuhn has set a world record for raking with a GA 15131 gyrorake covering 188.9 hectares in only 8 hours. The record just verified by the DLG, was achieved on August 26, 2019 in Braedstrup,

Lallemand stored silage meets long-term feed requirements

Silage allows you to store high quality feed for extended periods until you need it, years or even decades in the future, giving you more options to finish or maintain livestock, no matter what the

Sencrop weather station keeps you connected

French company Sencrop has created an affordable solution for farmers to make the most of applying real-time weather data to enhance growing conditions. The connected weather station collects ultra-local, paddock-specific weather statistics such as air

Coveris Crystal Clear recyclable bale wrap is all clear

A revolutionary clear bale wrap could help cut recycling costs on farms and reduce feed waste by helping farmers monitor silage quality more closely. Manufactured by Austrian company Coveris, Crystal Clear is a clear film

Agronomists ProCam are advocating the planting of no-till potatoes to aid in organic soil improvement

No-till potatoes grown under a straw mulch could help farmers to restore degraded arable soils cost-effectively, according to agronomists ProCam. The company said one of the biggest challenges facing farmers was to make soils more

Velcro releases reusable UV friendly plant tie

Velcro has launched a UV plant tie to help horticulturalists support and secure their plants quickly, easily and effectively. The lightweight tie, that is both reusable and adjustable, is suitable for the most delicate of

Oztec Tubeveyor grain conveyor reaches to the top of a 15m silo

Oztec has launched a 40m Tubeveyor, one of the most efficient locally made grain conveyors with a 600mm-wide belt running inside a 1200mm tube. It is seen as ideal for handling crops like lupins and

John Deere and Mazzotti sprayers release specialist models

Mazzotti sprayers based in Ravenna Italy were taken over by John Deere in 2017, to position the brand for worldwide market release. The business was well known for its continued developments in self-propelled sprayers, but

Gason Rapier vineyard mowers

With good rain across most viticultural districts, rapid growth in inter-row grasses and vegetation is on vineyard management lists for attention. A vineyard mower that has been purpose-designed to mow the full vine inter-row width

Sitrex finger wheel rakes

Sitrex has been selling its finger wheel rakes in Australia for 30 years and distributor Inlon says that for a farmer with a failed grain crop, a finger wheel rake is a cost-effective solution for

Case IH Harvest Command allows for adjustments on-the-go

The AFS Harvest Command automatic combine adjustment system available in the new Case IH 250 series harvesters uses 16 sensors to control seven combine functions, making for easy adjustments on-the-go. AFS Harvest Command is designed

Croplands RoGator RG1300C offers optional 48m Pommier boom

Recent sales of RoGator RG1300C sprayers fitted with a 48m aluminium Pommier boom are having positive impacts on growers spraying programs. Since taking possession of their RoGator, growers on a 2,900ha in Cannie Vic –

Arag ISOBUS Seed Rate Controller

ISOBUS control for agricultural applications is rapidly growing in popularity and Arag is an industry leader in the sector. Arag already has a number of ISOBUS offerings for sprayer control and is now introducing its

Silvan Turbomiser sprayers

With 130 hectares of vines the private family owned Glenlofty Estate is one of the larger vineyards in the Pyrenees Ranges in north western Victoria. Originally owned by Seppelts, the vineyard was planted in 1995

Krone BiG M 450 SP mower debuts in Australia

With the release of the Krone BiG M 450CR, Kubota Australia has brought the biggest self-propelled mower yet to the local market. The BiG M 450CR is part of the fifth generation BiG M 45

SeedMaster DOT autonomous machinery platform

Autonomous farming implements are coming to a paddock near you if the SeedMaster company has its way. SeedMaster started selling its DOT units this year and says it intends changing farming across the globe. While

Massey Ferguson 9130 Plus sprayers offers value package

The Massey Ferguson MF 9130 Plus sprayer is filling an important gap in the mid-capacity self-propelled market as it fills a demand in the Australian and New Zealand markets for a robust, entry level model.

John Shearer AS2400LT electronic drive air drill

Equipped with an electronic drive system, the latest air drill from John Shearer promises greatly reduced maintenance and more accurate seed and fertiliser calibration. Catering primarily to farmers with small to middle size holdings, the

J & M Xtended-Reach grain cart auger that improves delivery

When grain cart manufacturers started designing and building flexible augers, the idea was to get maximum side reach across the ditch to the semi and still have adequate forward reach so the tractor driver could

High-tech sustainable protection for key Australian crops

Researchers at the University of Queensland are spearheading research into alternatives to chemical fungicides to protect Australia’s $5 trillion global food and agribusiness sector. University of Queensland’s Professor Neena Mitter said the team from the

Apache Sprayers use super reliable mechanical drive

In keeping with the company philosophy of continuous design innovation, Apache has introduced a number of improvements for the 2019 model year. A one-piece hood design improves durability in rough working conditions and an added

Lemken releases new coulter bar and front hopper combination

Lemken’s new solo coulter bar OptiDisc 25, used in combination with the company’s Solitair 25 front hopper and power harrow, provides an agile and compact drilling combination for arable farmers. It can also be combined

Research aims to unlock secrets of difficult soils

Expertise from industries outside agriculture, including mining, will be harnessed as part of new research that aims to increase the profitability of grain crops grown on problematic ‘ironstone gravel’ soils. With Grains Research and Development

Breakthrough in disease resistance for brassica crops

A global team led by Punjab Agricultural University, India, with researchers from The University of Western Australia, have made a significant breakthrough in disease resistance in Brassica oilseed crops. Widely grown Brassica crops include broccoli,

Disease on ‘watch list’ for barley growers this season

Despite the dry conditions, growers are being warned to check barley crops for disease following reports of Spot Form Net Blotch (SFNB) in Queensland and northern New South Wales this winter. Prolonged dry weather has

GOLDACRES world class sprayers – how they lead the pack

Proudly Australian owned and operated, sprayer manufacturer Goldacres has signed up to use the Australian made logo on its range of Self-propelled and trailed sprayers, as well as its auxiliary product lines. Goldacres tag line

Phillbourne Retrodrum sparks a revolution

The Retrodrum has made its mark as a replacement feed auger that’s able to process the toughest of crops with ease, and through nearly every header front model. Designed and manufactured by Phillbourne Merredin WA,

Roesner Marshall Multispreaders team up with Eastern Spreaders and Ramsay Bros

Following a long and successful partnership of servicing the east coast markets of Australia, Jeff Roesner is pleased to announce that Roesner will be teaming up with Eastern Spreaders and Ramsay Bros. to service the

Massey Ferguson IDEAL combine harvester will deliver growers real benefits

There are some big buying decisions for growers to make this season and the AGCO seven-year design process that’s produced the Massey Ferguson IDEAL combine for simpler and more productive crop harvesting is at the

Cyclone relaunch elevated silos

Cyclone Silos has been providing grain storage solutions in Australia for over 45 years with products that have a reputation for longevity and reliability, with hundreds of satisfied customers Australia wide. In times of manufacturing

Simplicity Australia 30 Series Air Seeders offer section control

Simplicity’s electronic section control is based on their renowned ground drive system and works by simply engaging and disengaging the drive to each metering spool, with the added benefit the system can also be manually

Cutmans expands well known Ashmore line

Ashmore Engineering was running for over 17 years when Cutmans Engineering took over their product range in 2017 with the objective to reinvigorate some of the popular lines sought out by farmers and contractors. Since

Jadan one person hay handling systems

Jadan Enterprises is located at Cowra NSW, and all its models are designed and manufactured in Australia as a one person and one tractor system for faster hay handling. The locally made bale stacker range

Digging deeper for higher grain yields

Widespread Western Australian field trials are generating information that will help grain growers decide which strategic tillage methods are best suited to different soil types on their farms. The first year of Grains Research and

Record crop to drive local Almond exports

Ideal growing conditions for Almonds will see the total Australian crop reach 100,000 tonnes for the first time. This has coincided with a 50 per cent tariff on hulled and unshelled Californian almonds in China,

drumMUSTER aims to keep farms clean and green

Ever wondered what happens to used AgVet chemicals and their containers. For many years, farmers and other AgVet chemical users had few options for disposing used containers. Consequently, they were dumped, buried or burnt. Times

Case IH Austoft cane harvester power into year 75

It’s an all aussie invention that became a global success within the sugarcane industry, and 2019 year marks 75 years of manufacture. Albeit, at the start in 1944 it was simply an Austoft. The Toft

Chickpeas that offer high-yields and drought-resilient

A global study led by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and involving scientists from The University of Western Australia has identified genes that can be used to develop drought and

Case IH launch 250 Series harvesters

The switch has been flicked on a new era in combine harvesting technology and productivity with the release of the Case IH 250 Series Axial-Flow combines. The local market will welcome the 7250, 8250 and

GrainInnovate fund has $50 million for innovations

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has invested $25 million of its funds into a $50 million venture capital fund to draw start-up ideas from across the globe to focus on innovative solutions for

Rabbit destructive dunes in Coorong make a comeback

When rabbits moved into the vast dune system that flanks South Australia’s Coorong in 1949, their population peaked at 26 rabbits per hectare and they never planned to leave. A long-term study of vegetation cover

John Deere Frontier bolsters tillage and planting line

John Deere has bolstered its lineup of Frontier equipment in some markets with the addition of implements including cultipackers, three-point shank rippers and overseeders. These are implements now being requested by large-scale property owners and

Boss seeders are custom built to suit any crop system

It’s been a tough start for first time dryland cotton grower Tom Greentree of “Quisisana” at Mungindi situated on the NSW/Qld border. After a challenging winter crop in 2018 Tom Greentree decided he would plant

Simplicity Territory maximises trash flow

Simplicity Australia has been manufacturing simple and reliable tillage equipment suited to the rigours of Australian agriculture for almost 40 years. Their very latest addition to the range is the Territory. A ground following parallelogram

Case IH reveals Early Riser 2130 stack-fold planter

It’s the planter that’s already lifted precision and profitability up a notch for growers across the globe, and now local growers can see how the Early Riser 2000 Series from Case IH can add to

Equalizer top fill air cart added to range

Adding to Equalizer’s line of products for this season is the top fill air cart which is a similar system to the conventional air cart. There is an extensive selection of product capacity configurations ranging

Pillar single disc double shoot seeder ideal for heavy stubble

Growers no longer have to choose between a disc or tine seeder as the Pillar offers the advantages of both with a single opener that places both seed and fertiliser in one pass. Many growers

SeedMaster Seed bars and Air Carts boost work rates

SeedMaster models out of Saskatchewan Canada are now readily available here through local distributor Sunrise Ag based in northern Victoria. SeedMaster is a very progressive manufacturer and has developed one of the most advanced tanks

John Shearer double disc maximises germination in pasture

John Shearer is a noted long-standing name in Australian agriculture and has taken pasture drilling to a point that ensures top performance with the design benefit of their double disc seeding system. With the surety

Semeato has a Super sale deal to upgrade your pasture

Don’t miss the Semeato Double Disc Seeder Sale at Serafin Machinery. Long term Serafin Machinery customer Philip Beattie of Victoria has been using Semeato seeders since 2008. He loves how the extra weight on his

AGCO GSI add Cimbria seed and grain handling

AGCO Australia has expanded its expertise in seed and grain handling with the recent global acquisition of Cimbria to its portfolio. The Cimbria brand has an established presence within Australia previously managed by Geoff Nuske

Midwest offer Big deal on big platforms with no deposit

The 2019 Early Order program is now open at Midwest and it comes with a great bonus offer. With over 20 years experience the family owned and operated Midwest Fabrication is able to offer a

Tecfarm CT-Series Chaff carts control weeds and feed stock

The dual benefit of summer stock feed and non-chemical weed control makes running a chaff cart the logical choice for mixed farms. Weed seed banks are kept in check and livestock have an on-farm feed

Equalizer air seeder bar and air cart a proven team

The Equalizer Air Seeder bar and Air Cart are a duo that is delivering results beyond expectations in dry than average conditions. And the improved results in the paddock is the most common motive behind

APRICOTS HAVE POTENTIAL TO LIFT EARNINGS FOR PRODUCERS

Researchers aim to turn around our declining apricot industry, with 17 new varieties just released to growers. These varieties have higher sugar levels and yields to provide more reliable cropping and better returns particularly for

GreenTech Offering

GreenTech has been recognised for over 20 years as the foremost manufacturer of chemical application technology for vineyards and tree crops, and has now applied that expertise to vegetable crops, including nurseries Chances are the

The Davey Group CAPABILITIES

The Davey Group has a local HQ but is an internationally competitive civil, structural and mechanical engineering group of companies offering a comprehensive range of standard engineered products as well as design and construct capacity

Market Check advice – Don’t try to be a giraffe

While our instinct tells us to work hard on our weaknesses, the most successful entrepreneurs and leaders understand that focusing on our strengths and outsourcing our weaknesses is the key to prosperity in business. Belarusian

Hay Caps is a proven cover storage method for hay

With spring shaping up to be a tough season it could be similar to 2007 when hay makers had to take notice of moisture levels at baling if cutting drought affected or frosted cereal crops.

Hardi Hellios is an affordable and agile addition

HARDI has released the HELLIOS lightweight self-propelled sprayer for growers and contractors and it is especially designed for use on soft soils, tight headlands and difficult slopes, the 3,000-litre HELLIOS has already proven popular with

Househam Harrier designed from operator wish lists

British maker Househam has released its most appealing self-propelled sprayer to date, the Harrier, and it comes standard with Househam’s Total Machine Control (TMC) V3 and the FieldMaster GPS advanced on-board operating system and terminal.

Goldacres G4V sprayer adds higher level of efficiency

One of the most recent additions to the Goldacres range is the all-new G4V Horticultural sprayer. And while from a distance this sprayer may look like its dry land broadacre and cotton sprayer cousins, a

Case IH Patriot 2230 is a compact package

Case IH’s Patriot 2230 sprayer has compact dimensions but in fact offers the highest clearance of all the Patriot models with 1.58m (5.2ft) of clearance between the ground and chassis. Its small physical size makes

Fieldquip Slashers work out to 12.2m 40ft

Fieldquip started out as a home-grown farm equipment manufacturer back in 2004, and quickly grew into one of the most prolific suppliers of slashers and rotary mowers. The company was so successful it was incorporated

High speed precision planter also lays film in one pass

The Techni-Plant FL was simply on a wish-list in October 2014 when OneCrop, a start-up film technology company, approached local manufacturer Norseman to develop a precision planter that could also lay film on a commercially

Cyclone Silos are generation backed

Cyclone grain silos are designed in Australia for local growers and have achieved the status of being a well-known and trusted brand. Cyclone Silos has at its very base the fact that all the units

Hardi Hellios is an affordable an agile addition to range

HARDI has released the HELLIOS lightweight self-propelled sprayer for growers and contractors in Australia and New Zealand. Specifically designed for use on soft soils, tight headlands and difficult slopes, the 3,000-litre HELLIOS has already proven

Massey Ferguson MF 3700 Series next generation vineyard and orchard tractor

The Massey Ferguson MF 3700 Series specialist tractor range offers the ideal solution for farmers working vineyards, orchards and now includes a Wide Fruit model for the first time that offers greater stability on hilly

Case IH RB5 Series round balers offer high density in a perfect shape

Precision and consistency are the hallmarks of Case IH’s round baler range, with recent improvements now taking the range up a notch for producers seeking better returns on the product they can offer. The latest

Study tours for growers with funding offered by the GRDC

It’s one of those hard gigs to win, but for some lucky soles the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is offering funding support for groups of growers and their advisers interested in undertaking study

Silvan 300 litre lightfoot vineboom can be towed by small utility vehicles

Silvan Australia has responded to requests from small vineyard owners with the release of the 300 litre motorised Lightfoot Vineboom sprayer. The unit offers a 300 litre capacity Polytuff tank mounted on a mud puppy

Market check is empowering Australian Growers

In the 10 years since Australia’s wheat export market was deregulated there has been immense growth, change and opportunity witnessed by the nation’s grain growers. It’s been a period of remarkable transformation, and one which

Midwest is the out front harvest platform leader

Australia now leads the world in harvester platform design and it’s all due to the hard work and sheer tenacity that the Schutt family with some great grower support has put into making this a

It’s time to rethink your duals and fit LSW tyres to reduce soil compaction

Tractors are heavier and more powerful than ever before, and as a result, issues associated with soil compaction are becoming an increasingly common problem. Despite the obvious issues, many growers continue to run tyres that

Jadan hay handling equipment is world class

Jadan Enterprises is a vibrant local manufacturer based in Cowra NSW that specialises in supplying a vast range of hay handling equipment. Jadan’s bale stacker range is widely accepted by Australian farmers, contractors, produce stores

Gason Air Seeder is a season favourite with a 21300 litre capacity

Making sure they are noticed this season, Gason’s 2210 air seeder is the company’s biggest to date. The 21,300 litre capacity is made up from three bins with a 32/41/27 split. Growers are embracing this

Chickpea production set to soar as growers catch on to new variety

A pioneering, multi-nation research collaboration is expected to unlock valuable new opportunities for chickpea production in Australia. Researchers supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) have collected and multiplied wild chickpea species from

Insect management support available for grain growers

Grain growers and advisers are being provided with insect management support to inform their crop pest control strategies in 2018 with an updated version of I SPY, a comprehensive identification manual on insects of southern

Barley grass confirmed as resistant to glyphosate in South Australia

A population of the widespread winter annual grass weed, northern barley grass (Hordeum glaucum), has been confirmed resistant to the key herbicide glyphosate in South Australia. Dr Chris Preston, Associate Professor of weed management at

Sowing canola early can reap some big rewards

Research has found Canola productivity and profitability can be boosted by using some tried and tested guidelines for early sowing. This follows 34 paddock experiments conducted from 2014 to 2016, looking at the interaction between

Canola growers battling blackleg disease handed a new weapon

The potentially devastating disease blackleg may lose some of its sting, due to a smart phone app just released for canola growers. The BlacklegCM app gives growers a tool to forecast the likelihood and severity

Winter grass resistance to glyphosate makes it a weed to watch

Winter grass (Poa annua), once considered a low-key weed, is coming under increasing scrutiny, with glyphosate-resistant populations being confirmed in Victoria. Dr Peter Boutsalis, from the University of Adelaide says the weed has emerged as

Conservation tillage will be critical for summer crop planting

Conservation tillage will be critical for farmers across the country this summer, with an equal chance of wetter or drier conditions for most of Australia. Jarrod Maskell, a territory manager for Kuhn Farm Machinery, said

Caution urged with pre-harvest herbicide applications

Grain growers are being encouraged to exercise caution when undertaking pre-harvest application of herbicides in this year’s winter crops. Growers applying herbicides late in the season to manage weeds, prevent weeds setting seed or to

How to stay one step ahead of blackleg disease in canola

Canola growers are being encouraged to assess the extent of blackleg disease in crops this spring to reduce the risk of disease next year and beyond. To support growers in determining current disease levels, the

The best way to conserve soil moisture in your next crop cycle

A vertical tillage range released by KUHN Machinery is offering growers an opportunity to harness all the benefits that are derived from increased soil moisture levels. KUHN’s Excelerator 8005 offers a low impact form of

WANTED – Potato crop test sites for soil conditioner

After so many years of using gypsum and lime to modify soil structure, it is time to ask if there is anything new and more efficient. The fact is, that today, a new stream of

The great Mouse plague of Spring 2017

Grain growers in Victoria and South Australia in particular, and other parts for that matter should be prepared for a potential issue with mice in spring this year. The latest reports from the Grains Research

Perfection the starting point for Australian fruit and vegs

Australian fruit and vegetable growers have been warned by a visiting US horticulture expert that while the quality of their produce is better than ever before. The demands of the average consumer now start at

Springsure graziers lead in best management practice

Adele and Dave O’Connor were the first graziers in Queensland to gain Grazing Best Management Practice (BMP) accreditation and are now the first to be renewed. Adele and David first got involved in the BMP

John Deere set to launch S700 combines

John Deere has revealed four new S700 Series combine with the most advanced grain harvesting technology in combines they have ever released. These models designated as the S760, S770, S780 and S790 offer growers the

Dow launches one-pass herbicide rexade for cereal growers

Cereal growers will now be able to combat more than 24 variants of key broadleaf weeds along with their key grass weeds with the launch of Dow AgroSciences’ one-pass grass and broadleaf weed control solution

The ups and downs of winter crops

Coming off the back of a record-breaking 2016-17, winter crop production is forecast to drop by 33% in 2017–18 to 40.1 million tonnes, due largely to an assumed fall in average yields. Source: AFDJ eNews

Nitro boost

Farmers are being urged to check Nitrogen levels in soils ahead of sowing. One accepted strategy to combat a nitrogen deficiency is topdressing with liquid fertilisers soon after sowing, early in the season to maximise

A-maize-ing planting

Case IH has helped smash the world record for the area of maize planted in 24 hours, using a Magnum 380 CVX tractor with a 16-row Väderstad Tempo L planter to cover 502.05 hectares, breaking the

Tips to better haymaking

As the weather starts to cool down across the country, it is a timely reminder for haymakers to consider their haymaking essentials. Source: AFDJ eNews Over the years, haymaking has become a very accurate process combining

Pesticides more harmful than tractors

Airborne substances such as pesticides and exhaust fumes accounted for 97 deaths in the agriculture sector in 2010, WorkSafe New Zealand has found. Source: Radio New Zealand Its review of agricultural sector data also revealed 670 people were hospitalised

On farm storage on the rise

Andrew Venning, of farm machinery manufacturer Vennings, said the shift towards more sophisticated on-farm storage systems meant demand for large-scale grain moving equipment was on the rise. Sources: North Queensland Register, Farmonline Speaking at the Wimmera

Manutec sows the seeds for a wider range

The Manutec range of aftermarket press wheels now has specialised press wheel parts available for a large range of imported and Australian made seeding equipment.  Source: AFDJ eNews One of this season’s additions is a

Golden era for farming in Australia

Australia’s agriculture sector is entering a “golden era” of prosperity and growth, boosting the national economy, farmers’ incomes and the fortunes of sluggish regional towns and struggling country businesses. Source: The Australian National agricultural production will exceed

Winter crop production to hit record high

Total Australian winter crop production is forecast to increase by 32% in 2016–17 to a new record high of 52.4 million tonnes. Source: AFDJ eNews Acting ABARES Executive Director, Peter Gooday, said above average rainfall

Sandy soil suits Quadtrac down to the ground

Too much wheel slip on sand hills results in erosion and uneven crops, and it encouraged Tim and Richie Gleeson to look at track technology. Source: AFDJ eNews The Gleesons grow wheat, barley, lentils, chickpeas,

Putting regional Australia in context

Key information profiling Australia’s agriculture sector on a region-by-region basis is available in ABARES’ latest About my region profiles. Source: AFDJ eNews ABARES Executive Director, Peter Gooday, said the profiles provided a concise overview of

GRDC continues strong offensive against aphid

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) continues to respond to the Russian wheat aphid, Diuraphis noxia, incursion by further investing in a broad range of research, development and extension activities that will help better

Frost puts freeze on effectiveness of ryegrass herbicide

Grain growers in the southern cropping region are being advised to avoid spraying annual ryegrass with clethodim herbicide when frost is forecast. Researchers say poor performance of clethodim on annual ryegrass – a weed becoming

Broadacre broadleaf Dow-ned

Australian broadacre graziers are now able to effectively fight and control broadleaf weeds with the new ForageMax Arylex active 5 litre package. Source: AFDJ eNews Designed specifically for larger intensive grazing operations, ForageMax is registered

JCB grows avocadoes in Queensland

A fire that destroyed the pumping station at an avocado farm outside of Bundaberg, provided the timely reason for a completely new JCB DieselMax powered pump installation. Source: AFDJ eNews Now, two years after commissioning,

Weeding by mechanical hand

Robots have been slowly creeping on to vegetable farms, but as yet most have been small machines not capable of coping with the rigours of working on bigger operations. Source: Farmers Weekly UK French-based firm Naïo Technologies

Positive season opening for winter crops

Above average rainfall has supported a favourable start to the 2016-17 winter crop season, , according to the latest Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) Australian crop report. Source: AFDJ eNews

Intelligent Ploughing Boosts Efficiency

The 2500-series fully-mounted plough range is perhaps one of the biggest innovations in farm machinery since development of the plough itself according to the manufacturer Kverneland. Source: AFDJ eNews It is different to current models

Best farm management delivers results

The owner/managers of two successful farms in the Lockyer Valley in Queensland say best practice is bringing real benefits to their businesses. Source: AFDJ eNews Growcom’s Land & Water staff produced video case studies showing the farm systems

Plug and play with Claas crop sensor

CLAAS ISARIA has become the first ISOBUS-compatible optical crop sensor available on the market. Source: AFDJ eNews Developed by the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF), ISOBUS is the internationally-recognised communication protocol for agricultural technology. The certification means the cutting-edge nitrogen application system can