Nissan Dune Patrol is an adrenaline rush for off-roaders
Unveiled at northern hemisphere trade events the Nissan Dune Patrol has buyers lined up to place an order for possibly the toughest 4WD wagon to date Nissan is enticing a whole new group of showroom floor buyers with model ranges based more around what you would expect in special builds, as evident in the rugged […]
Romafa quality stainless steel Air Seeder parts soon readily available
Canadian manufacturer Romafa is offering dealers and ag repairers the opportunity to join its growing global network of premium stainless steel air seeder components Romafa will soon become the first call for OEMs, dealers and equipment repairers to supply premium stainless steel air seeder components designed to last, as the company does across North America […]
AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Winner is Carol Mudford
Carol proved hard to match coming into the 2025 award as the NSW state winner as she is a shearer registered nurse and mental health advocate Carol Mudford has been named the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Winner for her leadership in creating safe spaces and practical support across shearing sheds nationwide. Carol’s work was […]
Farmer confidence increases on the back of strong livestock prices
Improved conditions later in the 2025-26 season have seen farmer confidence grow across all farm commodities with sheep and beef producers on top Walk down the street of a country town, and most likely the faces with the biggest smiles belong to a farmer, and for good reason, according to a just-released survey on farmer […]
National Thoroughbred Week is gateway to stables of famous horse trainers
See horse racing first-hand during National Thoroughbred Week when stables open to Australia and New Zealand’s rural horse industry From the thundering hooves of The Everest to the tradition of the Melbourne Cup, Thoroughbreds dominate headlines every spring. But beyond the racetrack lies a vast rural industry built on land, livestock, and the dedicated care […]
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 […]