Fuel supply dips into critical emergency reserve level
The release of 100 million barrels of crude oil and refined fuels from strategic reserves highlights a point of no return A plan to release approximately 100 million barrels of crude oil and refined fuels from strategic reserves over coming months is the result of the continuing strain to keep up with global liquid-fuels requirements. […]
Cotton growers show true grit as planting nears completion
Growers face one of the driest seasons in recent years but at least 265,000 hectares is expected to be bedded down Most cotton growers will finalise their planting for the 2026-27 cotton crop following the October long weekend in New South Wales and Queensland. This will wrap up the remaining quota following an early start […]
Reserve Bank replaces puppy love with harsh reality of a world heading into high interest rates over the next 2 years
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) gave borrowers a break from increased rates at the past two meetings this year, but forces of persistent inflation and high government debt have resulted in a 0.25% increase to take the base rate to 4.60%, at the September meeting today, the highest level in the past 15 years. […]
Midwest harvest platforms built to match your crop are coming season first pick
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 all-Australian manufacturer that is changing the harvest industry one platform at a time. The first harvesting platform Midwest ever built was put together with the help of a young Amy […]
Grizzly Wheel Track Renovator restores tracks for smooth operation
There is no need to work with rutted or uneven wheel tracks as Grizzly will get your tracks back to perfect conditions Every time you drive into a paddock – to plant, fertilise, spray, or harvest you leave a deeper wheel track mark. And while wheel tracks seem harmless at first, season after season the […]
Summer crop forecast still to be bedded down
Early estimate of likely summer crop prospects is very subdued at this stage of pre-season planting While it’s early days to start looking at summer crop production prospects, there are some fundamental decisions growers will have to make on how they intend to tackle the season. Industry analysts are taking a very conservative approach, with […]
Working holiday visa reductions will lift fruit and vegetable prices
Reaction to immigration numbers spawned from far-right extremist politicians has heighten labour shortage concerns for growers While a Labor federal government is never expected to come up with policies that make farmers rich, they should never-the-less not let their fear of losing votes on an immigration issue cost growers their livelihoods. The current immigration debate […]
The Bureau delivers important rain radar updates
The Bureau of Meteorology has addressed complaints following previous updates to its long-running website format The Bureau’s latest round of website updates is now live; it addresses complaints made when the site was overhauled and relaunched in October 2025 and comes with weather map improvements that make it easier to find rainfall information. This update […]
Fertiliser affordability remains under pressure for growers
Higher fertiliser costs are pushing growers to reduce application rates and shift towards less nitrogen-intensive plantings Growers have moved beyond acute fertiliser supply concerns that emerged for the winter plantings earlier this year, and many are working out crop rotations that can avoid high-price inputs. Any crop planning should consider that high input costs are […]
Livestock and food production renderers set their first sustainability agenda
The rendering and used cooking oil recycling sector has launched the first industry-wide ARA Sustainability Framework, establishing a common plan to measure and strengthen performance across some of the most significant environmental and commercial issues facing the industry. Developed by the Australian Renderers Association (ARA) with KPMG, the Sustainability Framework (the Framework) responds to a […]