Paraquat and Diquat herbicide use keeps green light for now
The APVMA has chosen to allow farmers to apply Paraquat and Diquat herbicide but with added precautions The continued use of herbicides paraquat and diquat come with very clear user beware warnings by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) and firm convictions from Parkinson’s disease neurologists that paraquat should be banned. And while […]
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 its rural and regional Licensed Post Office (LPO) network. According to Senator Sarah Henderson, the end result is that many LPOs in rural and regional […]
Kylie Porter steps up to the CEO role with the Queensland Farmers Federation
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has announced the appointment of Kylie Porter as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). QFF President Aaron Kiely said that Kylie’s deep experience in regional economic development, industry advocacy and stakeholder engagement would be invaluable to QFF’s future success. “Kylie is a fantastic appointment for QFF, bringing with her a deep […]
Deadly H5 bird flu virus detected here for the first time
The discovery of the H5 bird flu virus in a dead migratory bird on a remote Western Australian beach east of Esperance at Cape Le Grand has sounded alarm bells in biosecurity and agriculture. Until now, Australia had been the only continent where the virus was undetected. That all changed on 20 June 2026 when […]
Over the Farm Gate grants get another $400,000 for drought and bushfire support
An additional $400,000 is now available through the Look Over the Farm Gate program to support farmers in drought and bushfire recovery. Delivered by the National Centre for Farmer Health, the program funds community-led events with grants of up to $5,000 each, bringing people together to support farmers and their families. Director Climate, Resilience and […]
Case IH updates Axial-Flow 160 Series with operator advantages
Factory fit Improvements include Dual Pro 1200 displays with improve control and visibility and upgraded grain handling and feeder options Case IH has introduced significant updates for its Axial-Flow® 160 Series combines to be released as Model Year 2027 units and deliver improved factory-fit technology, including enhanced automation, connectivity and operator comfort for Class 6 and […]
Midwest EOFY offer on leading draper fronts is worth catching
Locally made harvest fronts are at a reduced price for a short time in an end-of-financial-year sale at Midwest Fabrication The EOFY sale at Midwest Fabrication is currently open for growers to lock in special pricing on Australia’s leading locally designed and manufactured draper delivered in time for harvest. But please act now as this offer will […]
Norweld Ute trays are first choice to support daily farm operations
Norweld Ute trays have become the most practical solution for farmers looking to stay organised and work more efficiently On farms and all types of rural jobbing, Utes are no longer a simple vehicle to get from A to B, now backed by equipment storage that offers everything an operator needs, their build and design […]
El Niño officially declared by The Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau has declared an El Niño event will be active during winter season 2026-27 with outcome still under a close watch Usually very conservative, when it comes to declaring an El Niño event, The Bureau of Meteorology (The Bureau ) has declared an El Niño is now active in Australia and warns about the […]
Fertiliser price points are dropping in some world markets
It’s difficult for industry watchers to predict but fertiliser prices have dropped in Brazil US/NOLA and the Baltic region where demand is subdued For our local market it appears most growers will have to rely on supply from the Federal Government partnership with Incitec Pivot, CSBP and Summit Fertilizer with total volumes secured under the […]