Milk is in strong demand at home and across export regions
Dairy producers remain positive with support from a stable domestic market and strong international demand for protein-rich products The outlook for dairy producers remained broadly positive, supported by stable domestic market conditions and resilient international demand, particularly for protein-rich dairy products. And with expected continued growth in 2026-27, it offers the opportunity for corporate farm […]
The Nationals identify Visa slowdowns as putting regional job vacancies at risk of not being filled
Farmers and regional employers are warning they could be left without the workers they need for the peak summer harvest and tourism season unless the Federal Government urgently fixes delays in skilled worker and working holiday visa processing. According to Darren Chester of The Nationals. Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Darren Chester has […]
Winter crop embellished by favourable growing conditions
Growers in proven cropping ground have taken full advantage of timely rainfall to improve the harvest forecast for the 2026-27 season The advanced-season forecast of the winter crop progression for 2026-27 comes as positive news for growers in most regions, with some of the timeliest rainfall in recent memory that particularly favoured farm operations in […]
Angus bull clinches record sale price
Wyatt W50 was the most impressive bull at a NSW Central West sale and went on to sell for a record $420,000 The price paid for super elite Angus bull Wyatt W50 at 19 months of age beats the previous highest bull price paid for an Angus in 2023, and also beats the highest-priced beef […]
Farmgate produce value holds the line against fierce headwinds
Mid-season industry estimates point to a farmgate value of $99.4 billion for the current 2026-27 season Despite predictions of one of the harshest El Niño events still in progress and the ongoing disruption of fertiliser and oil shipments, industry observers are confident of agricultural production reaching a $99.4 billion farmgate value in the current 2026-27 […]
Bourgault and CNH join forces in aggressive expansion plan
CNH has signed an agreement to offer Bourgault branded seeding systems with a focus on its main markets in North America and Australia CNH Industries is looking to accelerate its market share in precision seeding and air drill systems by forming a strategic alliance with Bourgault Industries, intended to open more sales prospects for its […]
Beef market gets a reset as China quota reached
Cattle prices at near record prices right up until late July may see further short-term easing before China comes back on track The triggering of a range of trade restrictions – primarily from China – is beginning to reshape beef flows around the world, according to a just-released report. The specialist agribusiness bank, Rabobank, outlines […]
Sheep bred for low rainfall farms are close to selection
A national research project is dedicated to improving the resilience of sheep in low-rainfall farming systems A project is underway to develop practical solutions and improve the long-term resilience and sustainability of sheep and their pasture systems under drought conditions. Led by Adelaide University and Murdoch University, together with researchers, farmers and industry partners from across […]
Avocado processing boosted dramatically with robotic automation
It has gobbled up a $17 million investment but enabled a packing increase from 30,000 to 100,000 trays of avocado a day The largest avocado packing, marketing and export business has unveiled a $17 million expansion of its Manjimup WA facility. The upgrade and added production have been made possible by the introduction of robotics, […]
Barden Farms uses automation to maintain production levels
How a major vegetable grower is moving ahead with automation because it’s difficult to find people to do the work For Barden Farms, growing vegetables 363 days a year on multiple farms across four states is a complex business and often a race with delivery time. A cauliflower that is perfect in size today could […]