With nowhere to turn the dial but up the Reserve Bank has increased interest rates by 0.25 points
Many will blame the US-Israel attack on Iran as the reason for the Reserve Bank, of Australia (RBA) increasing the cash base rate today to 4.1%, up from the 3.85% it set a little more than a month ago on 3 February. And of cause the upheaval in the middle east increasing fuel prices here […]
John Deere content creator winner making most of prize
As John Deere seek the next winner in their content creator award inaugural recipient Phaedra Rodriguez is making the most of her prize John Deere is searching through entries for its Content Creator Competition to award the next winner free use of John Deere equipment for six months. For current winner, flower and vegetable farmer, Phaedra […]
MagrowTec strengthens service coverage in Northern NSW and Queensland
Agronomist Dan Gall joins MagrowTec as territory manager for Northern NSW and Queensland in an expansion of the after-market spray technology system MagrowTec has appointed an experienced agronomist to the role of Northern NSW and Queensland Territory Manager. Dan Gall is based in Goondiwindi and brings 18 years of agronomy experience and a unique technical […]
Trump attack on Iran has some analysts ducking for cover
Several analysts have offered opinions on just how a protracted war in Iran will affect farm income in season 2026-27 following the record result from season 2025-26 History books is where future generationswill read how the USA attack on Iran affected oil prices and trade worldwide in 2026, and whether it was the catalyst to […]
David Littleproud resigns as Nationals leader
The Nationals lose a significant foothold of the valuable work built up over the past four years with the resignation of David Littleproud as leader of the Nationals Party, announced just minutes ago. David Littleproud has appeared as leader of The Nationals for the last time at a media conference, with wife Amelia at his […]
Vytelle appoints Alastair Rayner to fast track genetics for cattle producers
Alastair Rayner joins Vytelle to work with cattle producers seeking to fast-track genetic gain through data-driven reproductive technology Vytelle has moved to reinforce its focus on helping beef producers speed up genetic gain and long-term productivity with the appointed of respected livestock consultant Alastair Rayner as strategic account manager for Southern Australia. Alastair has more […]
John Deere C1100T Air Cart armed with advanced metering
The next John Deere air cart release will give growers the opportunity to make sure maximum seeding efficiency is gained through advanced metering John Deere is releasing a larger capacity addition to the C-Series air cart lineup that will optimise efficiency and reduce time wasted on refills during crucial seeding windows. The C1100T will deliver […]
Farm World sets the scene for major events in 2026
For farmers Farm World is the chance to take a look at all the models coming up for the season and for visitors its where agriculture meets excitement One of the major events to open the 2026 field Days circuit for 2026 is Farm World when it returns to Lardner Park from Thursday to Saturday […]
Hort Connections 2026 is gearing up at Adelaide venue
The southern hemisphere’s biggest horticulture conference will take place in Adelaide SA and most industry participants will be in attendance Australia and New Zealand’s premier horticulture event, Hort Connections will be staged at the Adelaide Convention Centre in 2026, over an expanded four-day program from Monday to Thursday the 1 to 4 June. The conference and […]
Vin Rowe Farm Machinery Kubota franchise sold in family divestment
Well known distributor retailer Vin Rowe Farm machinery has sold their Kubota dealership to Peninsula Kubota Peninsula Kubota owners Joe Otto and Brad Fisher have struck a deal to take over the long-standing Vin Rowe Farm machinery Kubota franchise in what will be a major expansion for the dealership that currently operates from a dealership […]