Syngenta Group sales hold steady for the first half of 2025
Crop chemicals and seed purchases continue to maintain consistent sales levels for Syngenta across the majority of world markets It was steady as it goes forSyngenta Group with a first half of the year sales of US$14.5 billion to realise the same firm result as last year, but with the added zest of earnings (EBITDA) […]
John Deere takes full ownership of GUSS Automation spraying
John Deere now has the exclusive rights to offer vineyard and orchard growers the most advanced autonomous sprayers with full ownership of GUSS John Deere has taken the steps to secure the full acquisition of GUSS Automation LLC, a globally recognised leader in high-value crop autonomy, headquartered in Kingsburg California USA. The acquisition builds on […]
Fendt 1000 Vario Gen4 tractor and Optimum planter combined launch
Farmers who witnessed the 2025 launch of the Fendt 1000 Vario Gen4 tractor paired with a Fendt Optimum planter were suitably impressed with the sheer power The next generation of Fendt’s high-power tractor line and first-ever Fendt stack-fold planter have been revealed in a series of trade exhibitions headlining the brand across farming regions in […]
ICA warns the home guarantee scheme expansion will increase property prices by up to 10% in the first year
According to new analysis released by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) today, The Federal Government’s plan to dramatically expand the Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS) will increase house prices, make it harder for lower income earners to enter the housing market, and have a negligible impact on home ownership rates, Analysis of the Government’s policy by independent economic consultancy Lateral Economics has estimated that the […]
Mountain Cattlemen celebrate tradition at Annual get together
High country spirit is displayed during a lively three-day festival celebrating heritage and horsemanship from 17 to 19 October 2025 The high country will come alive this spring at Molyullah VIC, situated just 20km outside the regional centre of Benalla VIC, across a spectacular three-day festival in celebration of heritage, horsemanship, and high-country spirit. The […]
John Deere Oil and Lubricants provide peace of mind for potato farmer
John Deere owners are realising the benefits of using exclusive branded transmission hydraulic and engine oils along with John Deere grease to reduce costs As one of the leading suppliers of kumara, sweet potato, in New Zealand, Evan Paxton and his family at Riverview Farms, Dargaville NZ, are no strangers to the pressures of food […]
Fire risk assessments aided by AI expected to improve policy outcomes
A report into fire risks has revealed how artificial intelligence (AI) is being adopted to provide a more resilient insurance system Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO and the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) have released a report outlining how artificial intelligence (AI) can help address some of the most pressing issues facing insurance for farm […]
Scammer fight back skills explained during Scams Awareness Week
An initiative led by Google in partnership with COTA Australia, and with support from experts at the Australian Government’s National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC), is arming Australians with new tips and tools to protect themselves from scams and improve their digital literacy. Close to 1000 people have already participated in a one day session to learn […]
Canola production at risk from increased fungicide application
Researchers are asking growers to reassess just how much fungicide they should be applying to canola due to a building resistance threat Crop pathologists and fungal disease experts are concerned about the increasing use of precautionary fungicide applications in canola that local growers are applying. Repeated applications of a single fungicide as ‘cheap insurance’ against […]
Farmgate income gets uplift forecast with cropping on a positive reset
Livestock producers already in the box seat for a steady rise are now followed by cereal growers as much-needed rain has arrived just in time. Widespread rainfall in late July was all some farm operations needed to mark a turning point for the 2024-25 winter cropping season. The rain has been especially critical for parts […]