Artemis II record setting moon flight returns safely to Earth
NASA has successfully navigated four astronauts on longest space journey to date with view clear of dark side of the moon The first astronauts to travel to the Moon in more than half a century are back on Earth after a record-setting mission aboard NASA’s Artemis II test flight. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, […]
AI Awareness certification developed for farm professionals
The first AI obtained certificate called AIAC can now be accessed by farm operations personel and food production professionals worldwide AI is the business buzz word right now for anything no-one understands, but for farm operations in many parts of the world they aren’t waiting for technology to arrive, they’re already using it. AI tools […]
Dowerin Machinery Field Days is the powerhouse event in the west
A two-day program in 2026 cements the Dowerin Machinery Field Days as the leading event for farming and regional communities in Western Australia Dowerin Machinery Field Days will take on an invigorated and updated look when WA’s premier agricultural event hosts displays and activities in Dowerin on the 26 and 27 August 2026 The iconic […]
Flowtron smart spray system is first choice for precision spraying efficiency
Arag has developed Flowtron to become the ultimate spray system comprises advanced solenoid valves for constant pressure The Flowtron Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) system for spraying weeds is now available for integration with the Carbon Bee SmartStriker X advanced camera system. Flowtron has been developed by leading spray accessories specialist Arag to optimise product distribution […]
Midwest Aussie-built harvest platforms are saving time and money
It is estimated local growers are saving thousands of dollars in maintenance and downtime by running Aussie built Midwest platforms at harvest If you’ve spent any time around serious grain operations in the last decade, you’ll have come across a Midwest platform. And if you’ve talked to the growers running them, you’ll have noticed something […]
Fertiliser supply could impact winter crop if invasion of Iran continues
Fertilizer Australia warns of urea supply issues for the winter crop planting if USA-Israel attack on Iran is not resolved in coming days Fertilizer Australia has warned that continued interruption to supply of fertiliser cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz is causing increasing uncertainty for future nitrogen fertiliser availability for farmers. This situation has been […]
Driving Scholarships for women now open for applications but act quickly
Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) is now accepting applications for the next round of Driving the Difference scholarships. These scholarships provide unique opportunities for women in the transport and logistics industry and those wishing to enter the field to advance their careers by undertaking study assisted by this Daimler Truck Australia Pacific backed TWAL program. […]
JCB tools now readily available for all workshops and remote locations
Farmers already familar with the JCB tractor and loader range can now get access to a full range of JCB hand and power tools in Australia and NZ CW Brands has been appointed the exclusive Australian & New Zealand distributor for JCB Tools, marking its expansion into the professional power tools and equipment category. CW […]
Agro Point hubs offer farmers fully integrated bearing solutions
Local distributor AppliedAU is offering the most advanced bearing solution with Agro point hubs for high impact tillage equipment while also reducing maintenance time Within current farm operations, ever increasing equipment expansion must continue to perform reliably under some of the toughest working conditions. From dry, dusty soil to mud, moisture, and continuous heavy workloads, […]
Ag lending on rise as farmers re-invest record seasonal income
Lending to the farm sector increased by 5% in real terms to $142.5 billion from data compiled prior to the US-Israel attack on Iran Farm lending figures compiled at the 30 June 2025, prior to the start of the US-Israel attack on Iran, show the aggregate value of outstanding loans and leases to the farm […]