Cropping News
Winter crop outlook 2026-27 turns upbeat with timely rainfall
Improved soil moisture levels across several key grain growing regions has lifted production prospects compared with earlier projections An industry expert has been bold enough
Midwest harvest platforms built by hand in Australia to last
Move up to the next generation in harvest platform design with a Durus or Legacy series platform with unbeatable crop-to-ground control Midwest Fabrication is an
Syngenta to cut Paraquat herbicide from its list
The controversy surrounding whether Paraquat is safe to use has ended with Syngenta ANZ planning to remove the herbicide from sale Paraquat herbicide will no
Avocado production rebounds to record breaking levels
With an abundance of produce coming to market growers are positioned to smash supply records and keep up with export demand Avocado growers are in
Cotton growers apply precision planting for optimal emergence
More cotton growers are being drawn to the benefits of using ExactShot to control their precision ag planting applications For row croppers in the warmer
Winter crop plantings state by state 2026-27 season
Early predictions for the 2026-27 winter crop are based around the amount of ground planted estimated at 23.6 million hectares Many things just didn’t add
Manutec zero maintenance AgriHub conversions provide a productivity boost
Zero-maintenance AgriHub conversions developed by Manutec are proving a simply brilliant choice with growers able to reduce planting downtime Manutec has provided local growers with
Growers get first look at a spray that prevents evaporation
A biodegradable spray that prevents evaporation and reduces moisture loss may be the key for marginal regions to grow successful crops A spray compound is
Briefs
Coalition calls on the Federal Labor government to stop selling productive farmland for foreign-backed carbon projects
The Coalition is calling on Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the Foreign Investment Review Board to reject the proposed foreign-backed acquisition of Victoria’s iconic Cobungra Station, warning Labor has already shown
AGCO snares net sales of US$2.61 billion for the second quarter of 2026
AGCO has managed solid second quarter net sales of US$2,609.7 million, representing a modest 1.0% decline when compared to the same time last year. But some analysts have pointed out
National database of mycorrhizal fungi reveals hidden biodiversity contained within our soils
Western Sydney University researchers have led the development of Australia’s first national database of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, mapping the hidden fungal networks beneath our feet that support plant health,
Bruce Billson appointed MTAA Executive Director
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) announced the appointment of the Hon Bruce Billson as its Executive Director, effective today. Bruce Billson brings to the role an exceptional combination
Queensland cane growers state clear expectations as STL takes over terminal operations
Queensland cane growers has outlined it expects Sugar Terminals Limited to put the interests of the sugar industry first as it formally takes over operation of the state’s bulk sugar
Queensland farmers welcome added protection of farms and water assets before development can occur
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) welcomes the Queensland Government’s reintroduced Regional Planning Interests (Condamine Alluvium) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (the Bill), which has adopted the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee
CQU climatologist alerts regional Queensland it is at biggest risk of severe El Niño drought conditions
Following the Bureau of Meteorology declaring an El Niño event for much of the continent, the fear is that Central Queensland could be one of the worst regions affected, according
Post Offices will be subject to mass closures according to the Coalition as they pursue a Senate inquiry
Following today’s revelations about Australia Post’s secret plan to rationalise its metropolitan outlets, Senator Sarah Henderson says the Federal Government must also come clean on Australia Post’s plans to rationalise