Sugar Cube conference discussed planting seeds for the future
Sugarcane growers, researchers, and industry leaders from across Queensland and beyond met in Brisbane this week for Sugar Cubed 2025 – a dynamic, future-focused event hosted by Canegrowers at the Royal International Convention Centre, RNA Showgrounds. Held from 27 to 29 April, the event centred on the theme Growth for Generations, exploring the innovations and […]
PTx Trimble reveals NAV-960 next generation guidance controller
This game changer GNSS receiver offers the most current precision auto guidance for much improved accuracy and faster processing power AGCO is making the most of its joint venture with Trimble® by developing the most advanced GNSS receiver for precision auto guidance released to date. See the origins of the joint venture here. The NAV-960™ […]
Wise Farm Equipment takes over Hage Tractors and Implements
With the addition of two more retail yards we also witness how loyal staff can become shareholders of a thriving dealership in expansion Wise Farm Equipment joins the trend of several well established New Holland badges giving surety to their brand portfolios by taking over a Case IH product flow. At the beginning of the […]
Varroa mite impacts pollinators vying to increase production
The demand is high for more horticultural crop production but varroa mite infestations are causing grief for many growers Potential declines in bee populations due to varroa mite infestation could jeopardise horticultural production, according to a newly-released report. The agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank is behind the report, explains how the parasitic varroa mite, that attacks […]
Massey Ferguson 8S Dyna tractor competes in Morocco Desert Challenge
Massey Ferguson 8S Dyna E-Power becomes the first tractor to complete the Morocco Desert Challenge and beats almost half the field A modified Massey Ferguson 8S Dyna E-Power tractor completed the Morocco Desert Challenge course in 75th place out of 144 competitors in all categories and registered fourth from eight entrants in the truck category. The […]
How increasing urban vegetation could have saved over 1.1 million lives across two decades
Increasing urban vegetation by 30% could have saved over one-third of all heat-related deaths globally between 2000 to 2019, representing a saving up to 1.16 million lives according to a 20-year modelling study of the impact of increasing greenness in more than 11,000 urban areas. The study, led by Monash University Professor Yuming Guo and […]
Loam Bio opens up a soil frontier CarbonBuilder to lock in valuable nutrients
Any grower looking for a simple solution to lock carbon into a cropping program now has instant access through the Loam Bio CarbonBuilder Farmers have tackled visible threats like pests, disease, and nutrient deficiencies for decades with the benefit of targeted solutions. If a fungal disease is detected, just spray it with a fungicide, if […]
Case IH tractor purchase comes with a $150,000 RAM Ute
The luckiest farmer in Australia buying a new Case IH tractor will be in the running to win a new RAM Ute for free A special promotion launched by Case IH is giving a new tractor buyer a chance to win a 2025 RAM 1500 Laramie® Sport pickup truck, worth more than $150,000 driveaway*. Anyone who purchases a new Case […]
Farm safety plan from Coalition will make agriculture a safer industry
The Coalition supports the lives and livelihood of farmers and is offering a way to ensure our growing industry becomes safer Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud has outlined how a future Coalition Government will provide $2.5 million over three years for farm safety, by supporting Farmsafe Australia and the delivery of the National Farm […]
Midwest Fabrication urges growers to lock in draper front orders now
Midwest Fabrication set the standard for harvest efficiency last season with their award winning 18.2m LEGACY front Every harvest season presents new challenges for grain growers, there is unpredictable weather to contend with, fluctuating commodity prices, and the ongoing demand to ensure the harvest operation is running efficiency. To get the most from each pass […]