Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day opens a valuable experience
There will not be a better event to attend with the opportunity to ask questions about cotton growing and farm management by highly experienced speakers As on-farm field days gather pace, an important event for current cotton growers and those interested in entering the industry is the Australian Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day. […]
Sussan Ley asserts authority over The Nationals only to procure an end to the Coalition
Federal Liberal leader Sussan Ley laid down the law to The Nationals on the late-night bills before the Senate on Tuesday night by issuing her party line voting directive. Only to see three Nationals Senators with shadow cabinet positions cross the floor and vote against Labor’s hate speech reforms. Liberal leader Sussan Ley moved quickly […]
Firearms changes impact farmers as guns have fallen into the wrong hands
Following the Bondi Beach massacre of 15 innocent souls attending a Jewish festival, on 14 December 2025, the Albanese government has thrown a blanket across all firearm holders with strict laws to reduce the number of guns held, and has also placed severe restrictions on the types of firearms that can be purchased moving forward. […]
Funky Food wants farmers surplus fresh fruit and vegetables
Funky Food is working with small to medium farms that are left with produce that is imperfect and difficult to move through traditional retail channels Brisbane-based, national produce rescue business Funky Food is calling on farmers across Queensland and northern NSW to let the Funky team save more fresh fruit and vegetables from going to waste, by […]
AI and digital tools designed to unlock full farm potential
Syngenta is expanding coverage of its Cropwise AI solution and other cutting-edge tools to put more technology in the hands of all farm operations A study into farm technology has clearly shown that an adoption gap exists between small and large farm operations, and this needs to be addressed to reduce the possible farm income […]
Farmers beat down fires and floods as forecast indicates a promising season ahead
The long-term weather forecast for February to April 2026 is revealed in the Bureau’s official video release available to access here Farmers are currently being attacked on all fronts, including both fire and floods, but will face another growing season with vigour as long-term forecasts for February to April 2026 reveal ideal conditions for crop […]
Financial assistance for farmers following devastating Victorian bushfires could unlock grants of up to $75,000
Agriculture Victoria has indicated that their Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements include Primary Producer Recovery Grants worth an initial $40 million, includes grants of up to $75,000 available for eligible primary producers that could be used to help cover the costs of clean-up and reinstating their enterprises. Following the current devastating bushfire Agriculture Victoria has advised […]
Farmgate income climbs to a higher record level in landmark 2025-26 season
Agricultural production alone is expected to total $99.5 billion – the highest on record – and with fisheries and forestry added will reach $106.4 billion Record Farmgate value of $99.5 billion is being driven by a livestock market at very strong price levels and expected to continue in that vein as available stock numbers decline, […]
Minter Magic almond and citrus growers embrace GPS technology
What started with John Deere GPS technology and AutoTrac to mark out asparagus rows has expanded to a StarFire system for operations like planting and harvesting The words, “Dad I want to be a farmer”, were music to Darren Minter’s ears, a fourth-generation Mildura horticulture producer, who had initially pegged his son, Garry, to become […]
Winter crop harvest for 2025-26 tipped at second highest on record
Winter crop production in season 2025-26 increases by a further 10% over the previous forecast to 66.3 million tonnes for near harvest record The winter harvest for season 2025-26 was noticeably later than usual as husks kept on swelling to reveal significantly above average yields on farm operations in northern New South Wales, Queensland and […]