John Deere Technician of the Year Award winners named for 2025
An outstanding group of John Deere equipment technicians entered the 2025 competition with five ultimate group winners named Five outstanding farm equipment technicians have taken home trophies at the fifth annual John Deere Technician of the Year Awards, announced at a gala dinner in Brisbane QLD. From a technician who started their career in Romania, […]
Wave of insurer acquisitions threatens competition and consumer choice according to MTAA
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) has applauded the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for recognising the risks of consolidation in the motor insurance market but warned that allowing IAG’s proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance (RACI) in Western Australia would entrench a damaging trend, leaving motorists worse off. Already this year, the ACCC […]
Winning Rural Aid photos capture the heart and soul of the bush
Rural Aid has announced the winners of its sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photography Competition in a visual celebration of rural life This year’s Rural Aid Spirit of the Bush Photography Competition saw a record-breaking number of 201 entrants who submitted 429 photos, nearly double the number received in 2024. Each image offers a […]
Vegetable industry compliance burden tops $200 million as growers consider quitting
While fruit growers are the leading lights for increased production and export growth their vegetable growing cousins are finding it much tougher going Research released by AUSVEG has, for the first time, quantified the significant cost and scope of the $213 million annual compliance, regulatory, and red tape burden that hampers vegetable growers. The overwhelming […]
Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia according to AIHW
Farming families that want to stay on the land for as long as possible should take notice of a report released at the start of Dementia Action Week, 15 to 21 September, that has confirmed Dementia is now the leading cause of death for Australians. Once, affected patients were simply seen affectionately as “silly old […]
Applications open for the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
Women with bold ideas and a drive to create positive change in rural and regional Australia are invited to apply for the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. Applications close on Friday 7 November 2025 for all states, with Northern Territory applicants closing on Friday 30 January 2026. Apply here. Now in its 25th year, the […]
Boolah Farm Field Day hosts successful farm trial results
With results of 19 current farm trials backed up with the chance to engage with farm experts the Boolah Field Day is the network format farmers are seeking Around 400 farmers, agronomists, agtech leaders and data specialists took part in the largest commercial-scale regenerative trial farm event open to the public, Boolah Farms in Pallamallawa […]
Spicy cash crop options open up for first time following successful trials
Farmers seeking cash crop alternatives may well find what they need from the results of trials currently underway with sesame kalonji and fennel Efforts to spice up crop growing options are gathering pace with this season’s trials of kalonji and fennel proving to be some of the best performing to date. Researchers from CQUniversity’s Institute […]
Business Connect is being axed by the NSW Government and several digital service suppliers are up in arms
The NSW Government plans to axe Business Connect on 30 September 2025, and if it goes ahead, will be the end of the $10 million program that according to UR Digital, delivers up to a 3:1 return on investment for the small business sector, which contributes $535 billion a year to the NSW economy. “The […]
Norweld are offering the ideal 79 series tray for the long haul
A Deluxe Plus Tray from Norweld is proving to be the perfect choice for preserving the legacy of the V8 79 Series LandCruiser With Toyota pulling the plug on the V8 79 series LandCruiser, any farmer who has one parked in the shed knows it isn’t going anywhere. If you’re keeping yours for the long […]