The Nationals issue a plea to buy Aussie farmer grown
With supermarkets expanding imported food product lines The National are urging shoppers to seek out Aussie grown produce Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud, has observed how imported processed food products are on the rise and is now urging shoppers to buy Australian-grown as the first choice. Especially in the current 2025-26 season, where a […]
Pye Group employs high-tech solutions for low-carb potato success
Potato growing that was once the small income backbone for family farm operations has been turned into a multi-million dollar enterprise by the Pye Group When the Pye family made a leap of faith from New Zealand to set up a farm operation in South Australia’s Mallee region 35 years ago, to grow the humble […]
Bird Flu like symptoms detected on sub-Antarctic Heard Island to be tested for deadly H5 avian influenza
Chicken and egg producers need to stay vigilant following a recent alert from scientists who have observed signs consistent with H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in wildlife during a management voyage to sub-Antarctic Heard Island. Egg producers still have vivid memories of the nightmare from May 2024 when seven farms in Victoria, New South Wales […]
NEXAT power platform comes with or without an onboard operator
The power platform developed to replace a tractor harvester and sprayer reveals an autonomous model while continuing to upgrade its full cab variant Experienced industry observers view the NEXAT power platform as the greatest threat ever to traditional tractors, one that will advance farming into an era equivalent to the time engines took over from […]
Classrooms connect with agriculture careers for a $2500 bonus
The future of agribusiness is getting a classroom-based boost, and Queensland schools can apply now to help inspire a new generation of leaders in the vital industry. CQUniversity’s Agribusiness Gateway to Industry Schools Project connects secondary students with famers, agri-tech and experts, to create real-world learning experiences and showcase pathways into agriculture careers. It’s the […]
Livestock market price fluctuations are keeping farmers awake at night
Producers are confused about the value of their livestock pens for good reason according to a report that reveals just how highly volatile pricing can be Livestock producers have been facing an unprecedented period of market volatility over recent years, with swings in cattle and sheep prices reaching record extremes according to new research. In […]
CropVision predictor sums up risk level 4 months before sowing
CropVision science-based research data claims it can deliver success driven decisions well before sowing of winter or summer crops Some old timers could get it right most of the time, whether to sow or not, and while many of those soothsayers simply aren’t around anymore, some say they have been replaced by a data driven […]
Farmland value takes a breather after 12 years of growth
In both good seasons and bad there has been uninterrupted growth in farmland prices but that is all about to change Anyone looking to buy a farm over the past 12 years is well aware how the value has increased each year, even in some difficult seasons. The price escalated and it has been constant. […]
Future Cotton Leaders Program for 2026 is accepting applications now
Applications have opened for the 2026 intake for the Australia Future Cotton Leaders Program (AFCLP), the cotton industry’s premier leadership development initiative. It is anticipated that the applicants for the 2026 intake of 15 will share a desire to further enhance their careers through their commitment to developing leadership knowledge, skills and experience. Applications will […]
Telco complaints increasing with mobile problems and financial stress rising according to annual report
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) received 57,592 complaints in FY 2024–25, an increase of 1.6 per cent from the previous year. Complaint data highlighted in the Annual Report 2024-25 published today reveals more people are struggling with unreliable mobile services and financial stress. View TIO Annual Report 2024-25 View the interactive complaints data dashboard Mobile […]