Farmgate value tipped at record high for season 2025-26
Rural sector farm operations combined with fish and forestry sectors expected to break through the $100 billion income barrier The combined income from agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is expected to hit a record value of $101.6 billion in season 2025-26 according to industry forecasts released today. And while all rural sectors are playing their […]
Beef Australia has a winning team in place for Beef2027
Beef Australia is planning well in advance for their premier event Beef2027 with the highly experienced team now calling for tenders Beef Australia is planning well in advance for their premier event Beef2027 in Rockhampton QLD where new Chair Adelaide McDonald has been selected by directors to lead the team. More new faces will include […]
John Deere S7 and X9 combine harvesters in pre-season showcase
John Deere staff led a showcase of S7 and X9 combine models in a Harvest Customer Experience that delivered technology and tips for a top harvest John Deere’s harvester division converged on Griffith in Southern NSW for a ‘Harvest Customer Experience’ prior to the 2025-26 harvest, that is expected to be a bumper following adequate […]
GRDC begins spring tours through key wheatbelt locations
Watch out for a GRDC spring tour in your region to establish if growers are satisfied with current research or need some further assistance Spring has sprung, and that means the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) will embark on its annual spring tours. These tours through busy growing regions provide an opportunity for GRDC […]
Weather Stations purpose built and ideal for farmers are the best choice
Farm operations now have access to the most extensive range of digital weather stations that will warn of any impending weather changes As weather plays a critical role in many agricultural and horticultural operations, having access to accurate and timely weather information is becoming essential for farmers. A weather station is an indispensable tool that […]
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 […]