Beef Pro upgrades virtual fencing with live performance data
Halter’s Beef Pro is offering producers insights into pasture grazing and herd performance for more overall management support Halter who first introduced their solar-powered GPS-enabled collars for virtual fencing to Aussie producers for testing in 2022, before their launch in 2024, has further upgraded its tech to include a more interactive farm management system with […]
Bruce Billson appointed MTAA Executive Director
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) announced the appointment of the Hon Bruce Billson as its Executive Director, effective today. Bruce Billson brings to the role an exceptional combination of senior government experience, deep understanding of the automotive sector, and a proven track record of championing the interests of small and family businesses across […]
Queensland cane growers state clear expectations as STL takes over terminal operations
Queensland cane growers has outlined it expects Sugar Terminals Limited to put the interests of the sugar industry first as it formally takes over operation of the state’s bulk sugar terminals today, 1 July 2026. CANEGROWERS CEO Dan Galligan said growers had not forgotten the concerns raised when STL announced its decision to bring terminal […]
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 […]