Sugar Cane Harvesters roar to life as 2025 crush begins
Harvesting is now underway with sugar production forecast to be around 4.2 million tonnes for the 2025-26 sugar crush season The 2025 sugarcane crush in Queensland is officially underway, with harvesters firing up across the Tablelands district this morning. It marks the start of the season that growers are hoping will bring better fortunes after […]
John Deere tests its automation technology against sheer operator experience
A rookie operator armed with John Deere cutting edge automation goes up against an operator with 50 years of harvest experience – see the outcome on video John Deere has loaded its suite of automation functions on a groundbreaking S7 Series combine harvester to see if a next-generation farmer can hold their own when pitted […]
RBA base cash rate cut of 25 basis points in May will see the full cut pass to farm borrowers
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has reduced the base rate for the second time this year, with a reduction of 0.25% from 4.1% to 3.85%. A rate not seen since April 2022. Many farm operations will welcome the rate relief, and it is expected most banks will pass the full discount to borrowers. Rabobank […]
The Nationals forge their own path for Regional Australia
Statement from Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Agriculture Minister David Littleproud After careful consideration, The Nationals have agreed that now is not the right time to enter a federal Coalition Agreement with the Liberal Party. During the last term of Parliament, The Nationals fought hard for a package of sensible and important policies that […]
Critical automotive infrastructure missing from State Budget
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has expressed significant concern over the 2025-26 Victorian State Budget’s failure to deliver essential electric vehicle infrastructure and small business support, despite the Government’s ambitious 2030 EV targets. While the absence of new motor vehicle taxes provides temporary relief, the Budget represents a missed opportunity to future-proof Victoria’s […]
Weld Australia calls for urgent Government action as imports threatens local jobs and safety standards
Weld Australia is calling for urgent government action to safeguard Australia’s manufacturing sector, with a stark warning about the rising use of non-compliant imported products and fabricated steel. Geoff Crittenden, CEO of Weld Australia, said the issue highlights three pressing national priorities: enforcing compliance with international quality standards, implementing mandatory inspections of imports, and introducing […]
Horizon Scholarship celebrates 15 years of investing in future agriculture leaders
As local agriculture navigates a number of opportunities and challenges such as workforce, climate change and rapid digital transformation, AgriFutures Australia’s Horizon Scholarship Program is investing in the next generation of leaders with the skills and passion to tackle such issues head on. Announcing today its 2025 cohort of 21 ambitious students across Australia, the […]
Winter crop plantings expected to reach a record high for 2025-26
In a rush to continue high income levels grain growers expect to plant a record-breaking 24.5 million hectares of winter crop Many industry analysts have been suggesting growers are heading towards a record-high winter crop planting for season 2025-26, and Rabobank backs that scenario in its just-released 2025-26 Australian Winter Crop Outlook. The annual outlook, […]
Coles hands grants to farm operations worth $3.5 million
Coles Nurture Fund gives a cash boost to 11 small and medium-sized farm operations in the latest round of Nurture Fund grants Coles has awarded $3.5 million in grants to 11 small and medium-sized businesses at the forefront of innovation and sustainability, as part of the latest round of the Coles Nurture Fund. Now in […]
Deere stems negative tide with a second quarter sales decrease of 16%
John Deere models may be leading the way out of the tractor sales slump with a 16% drop for Q2 much better than the 30% drop in Q1 The John Deere badge may be leading farm tractor and equipment manufacturers out of the sales-drop doldrums. The three-month second quarter sales results, revealed at a 16% […]