BKT tyres drive telehandler performance across farms
The MULTIMAX MP 522 range of telehandler and compact loader tyres from BKT represents the stability and traction operators are seeking BKT has advanced its MULTIMAX MP 522 multi-purpose tyre range as the most suitable for all lifting and loading operations on farm telehandlers and compact loaders. Versatility is everything connected with current farming operations […]
John Deere content creator competition named for 2026
Following a nationwide search and a flood of creative entries John Deere has awarded their content creator prize for 2026 John Deere has named New South Wales couple and volunteer firefighters Chris Costaganna and Alli Chandler as its 2026 Content Creators. Their witty video showcasing a weedy lawn, ageing equipment and a desperate plea for […]
Queensland farmers welcome added protection of farms and water assets before development can occur
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) welcomes the Queensland Government’s reintroduced Regional Planning Interests (Condamine Alluvium) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (the Bill), which has adopted the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee in full. QFF, Cotton Australia and Central Downs Irrigators Limited (CDIL) were involvement in the Parliamentary Committee process, and advocated strongly for the retention of […]
Elon Musk trillionaire appellation falters as shares tumble
Elon Musk crowned the first trillionaire following the SpaceX launch – on paper at least –has been reduced back to a multi-billionaire Elon Musk will always be the name that carries into history as the first trillionaire, even though he only enjoyed that wealth status for 12 days before the SpaceX stock price that catapulted […]
Growers get first look at a spray that prevents evaporation
A biodegradable spray that prevents evaporation and reduces moisture loss may be the key for marginal regions to grow successful crops A spray compound is being tested to first capture and then stop rainfall from turning into immediate evaporation, then instead, guide it straight to where the seed needs it for early establishment. Already under […]
CQU climatologist alerts regional Queensland it is at biggest risk of severe El Niño drought conditions
Following the Bureau of Meteorology declaring an El Niño event for much of the continent, the fear is that Central Queensland could be one of the worst regions affected, according to CQUniversity Adjunct Professor of Environmental Geography (Climatology) Professor Steve Turton. He is urging communities and industries not to be complacent as there is a […]
Paraquat and Diquat herbicide use keeps green light for now
The APVMA has chosen to allow farmers to apply Paraquat and Diquat herbicide but with added precautions The continued use of herbicides paraquat and diquat come with very clear user beware warnings by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) and firm convictions from Parkinson’s disease neurologists that paraquat should be banned. And while […]
Post Offices will be subject to mass closures according to the Coalition as they pursue a Senate inquiry
Following today’s revelations about Australia Post’s secret plan to rationalise its metropolitan outlets, Senator Sarah Henderson says the Federal Government must also come clean on Australia Post’s plans to rationalise its rural and regional Licensed Post Office (LPO) network. According to Senator Sarah Henderson, the end result is that many LPOs in rural and regional […]
Kylie Porter steps up to the CEO role with the Queensland Farmers Federation
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has announced the appointment of Kylie Porter as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). QFF President Aaron Kiely said that Kylie’s deep experience in regional economic development, industry advocacy and stakeholder engagement would be invaluable to QFF’s future success. “Kylie is a fantastic appointment for QFF, bringing with her a deep […]
Deadly H5 bird flu virus detected here for the first time
The discovery of the H5 bird flu virus in a dead migratory bird on a remote Western Australian beach east of Esperance at Cape Le Grand has sounded alarm bells in biosecurity and agriculture. Until now, Australia had been the only continent where the virus was undetected. That all changed on 20 June 2026 when […]