Cropping News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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The Nationals prompts farmers to have a say on the future of Regional Investment Corporation
Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is urging farmers and agribusiness owners to have their say on the success of the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC). From
RBA Governor shows true grit to raise rates by a further 0.25% to hit 4.35%
With the distraction of the general public, taking time out to watch the running of the 163rd Melbourne Cup the Reserve Bank of Australia Board (RBA) has taken a swipe
RIC Act offering $4.075 billion loans to farm and farm-related small businesses under review
Farmers and agribusinesses will have the chance to provide feedback on the products and service delivery of the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) and the effectiveness of concessional loans through an
Getting the Murray–Darling Basin Plan back on track according to the Productivity Commission
Improved accountability would boost progress on the Murray–Darling Basin Plan, according to the Productivity Commission. The interim report of the 2023 Murray–Darling Basin Plan implementation review finds the Australian Government’s
Victoria is now the best performing economy in the CommSec State of the States report
It will surprise many Victorians to learn they live in the best performing economy, but that’s the word according to figures released in the theCommSec State of the States report
Inflation rate gives the RBA a slam dunk to increase rates on Melbourne Cup Day 2023
According to Moody’s Analytics report on Australia Consumer Price Index the uptick in quarterly price growth will put pressure on the Reserve Bank Australia (RBA) to hike rates further when they
Grants of $50,000 are up for grabs to help build resilient regional communities
Applications are now open for grants from $20,000 or up to $50,000 for events and initiatives to strengthen communities and capability for drought preparedness. But get in now as the
Fire ants in the spotlight with Federal Senate inquiry viewing funding failures
The Invasive Species Council welcomes a Senate inquiry into fire ants. The inquiry will assess the cost of a fire ant invasion of Australia and the impact of delays to federal