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 northern regions, getting crops out of the ground quickly with uniform and healthy seedling emergence has become key to achieving more reliable high yields at harvest. The quest for optimal […]
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 up for cautious growers leading into the 2026-27 winter crop planting season. They had just come off a record farmgate income of $101.4 billion from combined crop and livestock earning […]
English Leicester sheep book records history of the breed
How English Leicester sheep shaped our local wool industry is covered in a book titled The History of English Leicester Sheep in Australia A book about the two centuries of the quiet influence English Leicester sheep had on developing our sheep herds from the very beginning, is a library essential as the breed is now […]
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 access to the most innovative ways of planting for over 30 years, and it’s been a successful run mainly because everything is engineered to work in our local conditions. And […]
GRDC makes an Open Call for grower-driven solutions
This follows the NGN Open Call made in 2025 when over 30 projects were awarded contracts by GRDC valued at more than $8.6 million Grain growers and industry partners will have a chance to address local production challenges, with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) opening a national call for projects it will fund […]
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, soil processes and ecosystem resilience. The AusAMF database brings together data from mainland Australia and Tasmania, mapping the distribution and diversity of AM fungi – microscopic soil organisms […]
Beef pilot traces produce from paddock to plate
At the end of a 12-month pilot program the Aussie beef industry looks at how provenance credentials could add value Following the results of 12-month pilot investigation into the Beef industry it appears that the origin of the area the beef is grown may well affect the price producers can expect to receive moving forward. […]
Beef Pro upgrades virtual fencing with live performance data
Halter’s Beef Pro is offering producers insights into pasture grazing and herd performance for more overall management support Halter who first introduced their solar-powered GPS-enabled collars for virtual fencing to Aussie producers for testing in 2022, before their launch in 2024, has further upgraded its tech to include a more interactive farm management system with […]
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 of senior government experience, deep understanding of the automotive sector, and a proven track record of championing the interests of small and family businesses across […]
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 terminals today, 1 July 2026. CANEGROWERS CEO Dan Galligan said growers had not forgotten the concerns raised when STL announced its decision to bring terminal […]