Cattle Australia Young Beef Judges national title won by Tasmania
Candina Crowden 21 from Burnie wins Young Beef Judges national title ahead of Matilda Sullivan 16 from Barnawatha Victoria The best young beef cattle judges, selected from competitive regional and state competitions, were confident pitting their skills at the 2025 National Championships hosted by South Australian Country Shows at the Royal Adelaide Show. Jacqueline Wilson-Smith, […]
CPA Australia calls for clearer product naming and marketing rules and suggests you check if your current investments are safe
Following the ASIC investigation into the management and operation of the First Guardian Master Fund, a managed investment scheme where it is understood around 6,000 investors have been exposed to heavy losses collectively worth more than $1 billion. Our largest accounting body, CPA Australia, is calling for stricter rules to govern the naming and marketing […]
Organic growers are making big advancements in buyer sentiment
The organic farming sector was in the spotlight at the Organic Industry Awards 2025 with pioneering growers and red meat leaders taking out top honours Hosted by Australian Organic Limited (AOL), the awards recognised the individuals and businesses driving innovation, integrity and growth in certified organic farming, now claimed as a $2.6 billion industry. From pioneering […]
Farmer and rural business input is being called for into ways of creating growth in rural and regional Australia
The House of Representatives Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth has commenced a new inquiry into creating sustainable economic growth in rural and regional Australia. The Committee seeks to identify opportunities to promote and support sustainable markets for rural and regional small and medium businesses in all sectors, through enhanced branding, and certification of Australian […]
Apple growers have been thrown an open invitation to supply the Canadian market under a new deal
Apple growers will soon be able to export our world-class produce to Canada, thanks to improved market access conditions negotiated by the Albanese Labor Government. Canada has approved a request by the Government to enable a trade pathway for fresh apples without requiring fumigation or cold treatment. These new conditions follow several years of […]
Farmgate value tipped at record high for season 2025-26
Rural sector farm operations combined with fish and forestry sectors expected to break through the $100 billion income barrier The combined income from agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is expected to hit a record value of $101.6 billion in season 2025-26 according to industry forecasts released today. And while all rural sectors are playing their […]
Beef Australia has a winning team in place for Beef2027
Beef Australia is planning well in advance for their premier event Beef2027 with the highly experienced team now calling for tenders Beef Australia is planning well in advance for their premier event Beef2027 in Rockhampton QLD where new Chair Adelaide McDonald has been selected by directors to lead the team. More new faces will include […]
John Deere S7 and X9 combine harvesters in pre-season showcase
John Deere staff led a showcase of S7 and X9 combine models in a Harvest Customer Experience that delivered technology and tips for a top harvest John Deere’s harvester division converged on Griffith in Southern NSW for a ‘Harvest Customer Experience’ prior to the 2025-26 harvest, that is expected to be a bumper following adequate […]
GRDC begins spring tours through key wheatbelt locations
Watch out for a GRDC spring tour in your region to establish if growers are satisfied with current research or need some further assistance Spring has sprung, and that means the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) will embark on its annual spring tours. These tours through busy growing regions provide an opportunity for GRDC […]
Weather Stations purpose built and ideal for farmers are the best choice
Farm operations now have access to the most extensive range of digital weather stations that will warn of any impending weather changes As weather plays a critical role in many agricultural and horticultural operations, having access to accurate and timely weather information is becoming essential for farmers. A weather station is an indispensable tool that […]