Elders store opening sets the rural retailing standard for agri products
Elders Toowoomba has become the benchmark of what a current rural retail store can provide farmers with a grand opening showcase of products Every conceivable product for farm operations has been masterfully positioned for the ultimate farm customer experience, as revealed at the grand opening of the Elders Rural Services store in Toowoomba QLD. Elders […]
Excel farms manager awarded Rabobank 2025 trans Tasman business prize
The clever strategy chosen by the regional manager of fast-growing agriculture firm Excel Farms secured the 2025 trans-Tasman business award The Victorian regional manager of fast-growing Australian agriculture company Excel Farms has taken out this year’s Rabobank ‘Dr John Morris’ Business Development Prize from a field of some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading farmers. […]
Institute for Future Farming Systems reaches milestone in farm research
CQUniversity’s Institute for Future Farming Systems (IFFS) looks back over 10 years of research and development CQUniversity’s Institute for Future Farming Systems (IFFS) has marked a decade of delivering practical research that’s helping shape the future both here and around the world. Established in 2015 with a vision to support northern Australia’s agricultural industries, IFFS […]
John Deere 9RX Series tractors open access to high speed and performance
The first John Deere 9RX Series tractors arrived just in time to plant 55,000 hectares of wheat and chickpeas near the New South Wales-Queensland border Cleveland Agriculture is the first farm operation to get delivery and put John Deere 9RX Series tractors to work in Australia. It was a formidable sight when two tractors that […]
Rabobank reduces variable base rate for rural loans by 0.25 per cent
Rabobank Australia will lower the variable base rate on its rural loans by 0.25% per annum, effective 22 August 2025. This follows the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to cut the official cash rate (OCR) by 0.25%, announced yesterday. Rabobank group executive for Country Banking Australia Marcel van Doremaele said the bank was pleased to […]
Not even Genghis Khan could withhold a rate reduction as reserve bank drops base rate to 3.6%
Following the disappointment of 97% of financial commentators at the previous RBA meeting in July when they assured a rate cut was imminent, The Reserve Bank has relented at its August board meeting today and delivered the third interest rate cut of 2025, with a 0.25 percentage point reduction in the base rate. The base […]
Young ag leadership award finalists will set the stage at Royal Adelaide Show
The National Rural Ambassador Award contested by representatives from each state will be announced in September at the Royal Adelaide Show Australia’s brightest emerging agricultural leaders are gearing up for the National Rural Ambassador Award finals in September, where the future of rural leadership will take centre stage at the Royal Adelaide Show. This prestigious competition, […]
AgriTourism Summit explores the power of opening farm gates for paying visitors
The highly anticipated second annual AgriTourism Summit searches for more ways farm operations can increase revenue while welcoming visitors Currently running in the vibrant Orange NSW region from 12 to 13 August 2025 with expert speakers and hands-on learning experiences, the dedicated AgriTourism Summit bringing together farmers, government leaders, and changemakers to explore the power […]
Chicken breeders industry looks to the future with a highly experienced CEO posting
The Australian Chicken Growers’ Council (ACGC) has announced the appointment of Mr David Inall as its Chief Executive Officer, bringing more than three decades of leadership experience across the agricultural and grocery sectors, positioning the ACGC to navigate upcoming industry challenges and opportunities. Owen Shaw, Chairman of ACGC, said the timing of David’s arrival is […]
O’Connors adds its might to the CNH badge consolidation with dealer acquisition
The New Holland badge is being integrated into the Super dealer network of O’Connors through a takeover of the Bellevue Machinery yards For the very first time, O’Connors will be selling New Holland models alongside their famed sister stable Case IH models. O’Connors powers up its dealer footprint with the acquisition of New Holland dealerships […]