NHVR calls for feedback on draft Wine Industry Code of Practice
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released the draft Wine Industry Code of Practice, to allow any stakeholder with an interest in the wine industry to review and comment on the Code before it is assessed for registration. The NHVR has developed the Wine Code in partnership with the South Australian Wine Industry Association […]
Prospr multi-use platform adopted by eager orchardists and vignerons in the US
US growers have been captivated by Prospr with its advanced AI capabilities that drive efficiency and precision from an autonomous platform Robotics Plus showcased Prospr, its autonomous multi-use hybrid vehicle for agriculture in the US, to a wide-eyed group of orchard and grape growers that could easily be swayed to place orders. Prospr is the […]
Sorghum breeding research by UQ is expected to boost crop yields
The University of Queensland is on track to solve a major problem for growers by introducing targeted breeding to reduce lodging and improve yields for sorghum crops A research team led by The University of Queensland is on track to solve a major problem of lodging for local growers by using targeted breeding that will […]
Food price inflation is still the same stubborn annual level as the previous year
Take away all the rebate goodies and special offers from the government and the underlying inflation rate for food in 2024 is the same as in 2023 at 3.3% While overall headline inflation eased in the latest quarter, the annual rate of food price inflation held fast at 3.3% according to the latest quarterly Consumer […]
Macadamia crops are reaping the benefits of continued research
It appears Macadamia is facing another disease threat after reaching a milestone $280 million harvest Macadamia is part of the booming horticultural industry with an expected combined farmgate value $5.8 billion for the 2024-25 season. The expected return from macadamia harvests each season is $280 million and increasing, and after solving significant disease management issues […]
John Deere is seeking the next great farm content creator
If you have the talent to make fun videos about farm life enter the John Deere competition with the first prize of a free machinery package for 6 months John Deere is looking for someone with a talent for making fun videos to become an overnight star. If you live on an acreage, lifestyle block […]
Narva unveils automotive lights and lamps in bumper catalogue
Upgrade your automotive lights and lamps from the Narva catalogue with over 790 new products in a revised layout Narva’s product catalogue for 2024 has just been released, and it’s larger than ever showcasing 790 lights and lamps with 470 never-before-released products along with all necessary automotive wiring requirements. Designed for the trade, this hotly […]
Caterpillar® release next generation 255 and 265 track loaders
From shed foundations to road and yard forming and repetitive loading and jobbing these compacts are an ideal addition to any farm operation Plenty of farmers took up a model from the Caterpillar® D3 series compact track loader range when they were first released with 8 models in 2020, along with 8 wheel models. See […]
Bourgault is talking with growers now about orders for the 2025 season
The biggest question facing many growers following an intense winter planting season is whether they can cope without buying new seeding equipment With seeding issues raised during the past winter crop planting, now is the time to consider placing an equipment order for next season. Purchasing new equipment can take a lot of thought, time, […]
Chemical use in agriculture could increasingly turn biologically friendly
An alliance of universities is well down the research track to offer renewable biological source-based products in insecticides, pesticides and fungicides The sustainable manufacture of bio-based herbicides is the target of a $1.3 million international collaboration initiated by the Global Bioeconomy Alliance (GBA). The University of Queensland is one of the founding members of […]