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 […]
Milk production in Australia set for continued decline while global supply surges according to Rabobank
In newly-released research, Rabobank says local milk production is set to fall again in the current season, as ongoing feed shortages and a smaller milking herd in drought-affected areas continue to impact. This comes as global milk supply surges, with production increasing across other key dairy-exporting regions across the world. In its Quarter 3 Global Dairy […]
Farm operations led an export surge of $77.2 billion for season 2024-25
We take a look at what types of farm operations benefited from high-value export income from the 2024-25 season for pointers to current 2025-26 season prospects The value of agricultural exports continued to surge as the 2024-25 season progressed to reach $77.2 billion, with growth driven by a boom in the value of red meat […]
MagrowTec easy to fit system boosts spray productivity
How a potato farmer improved efficiency by one-third with MagrowTec magnetic-assist spraying technology A family-run farm, growing a wide range of crops including potatoes, onions, carrots, brassicas, lettuce, pumpkins, and watermelon is the latest to test MagrowTec’s magnetic-assist spray technology. Always on the lookout for technologies that can support more efficient farming practices, the farm […]
Beef exports are at record-breaking levels and rising
Beef producers are flat out keeping up with the high demand for Aussie beef with many world markets clambering for our product A combination of stronger global beef markets, favourable seasonal conditions in key beef-producing regions and higher local cattle inventory is supporting record-breaking production volumes, according to a research report by agribusiness banking specialist […]
Agbot digital monitor helps you stay in control of tank levels
Agbot eliminates checking remote locations as it sends alerts when there is a low level in tanks and eliminates the need for manual checks The launch of Agbot 3.0 is expected to introduce an era of affordable on-farm connectivity from where farmers can check on all types of water and fluid levels on any type […]