Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo will keep you fully informed
Join main industry participants who will be in attendance at the 2026 Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo to see the latest releases and active demos of models Everyone who uses earthmoving equipment and services knows how its important it is to stay up to date with the latest release models, attachments and technology. And while […]
Grain growers in WA set a record harvest for 2025-26
With a haul of 27.35 million tonnes the 2025-26 grain harvest in WA broke the state’s seasonal production record by over 1 million tonnes The 2025-26 grain growing season in Western Australia ended on a record harvest, something growers in the state are used to as this is the fourth record result from the past […]
AGT Clearfield seed varieties can be traded between growers
Growers are now able to legally trade several AGT Clearfield wheat and barley varieties as a cost-effective way to get into new varieties Growers can access the AGT Grower Portal to get their hands on seed such as Clearfield wheat varieties to mitigate the impact of herbicide residues Sourcing the right quantities of the AGT […]
Cotton harvest begins in a mixed but steady 2025-26 season
The nod for the first cotton harvest in season 2025-26 went to Emerald growers Denis and Aaron Kiely when they fired up their picker across a 71-hectare crop Cotton harvest is underway in earnest, with the first crops producing average results in what is shaping up to be a steady season despite mixed conditions across […]
Nissan Navara Ute upgrades set the stage for increased sales
Full specifications of the 2026 Nissan Navara Ute have been announced ahead of its March release in a four-grade Dual Cab lineup Nissan Australia has revealed pricing and full specifications for the 2026 fifth generation Navara D27 Ute, ahead of its showroom arrival in four highly equipped grades in March, at a keen rrp of […]
Rabobank opens applications for prominent farm management programs
Rabobank has opened applications for farmers in Australia and New Zealand to join their Executive Development and Farm Managers Programs Applications for the 2026 intake of Rabobank’s Business Management Programs – the Executive Development Program and the Farm Managers Program – are now open. Designed for progressive farmers at a range of career stages, the two programs being offered […]
RBA left with no option other than a base rate rise to 3.85%
It didn’t take an expert economist to predict a likely rate increase when the Reserve Bank Board (RBA) met for the first time this year, delivered its decision on Tuesday, 3 February at 2.30pm. But the skill in predicting whether it would be a 0.25% or 0.50% interest rate hike was for the more qualified. […]
Soilborne disease solutions for growers driven by GRDC findings
GRDC is intending to arm grain growers with resources to overcome soil-borne diseases responsible for crop yield losses valued at $1.71 billion annually The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has launched an ambitious national initiative designed to arm grain growers with the knowledge, tools and strategies needed to combat the nation’s most damaging crop […]
Rabo Community Fund opens applications for 2026 rural community grants
Applications for funding from the Rabo Community Fund for 2026 are now open to rural and regional community organisations and initiatives that are making a significant contribution to supporting country communities. Launched by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank in 2021, the fund has to date invested more than $4 million into initiatives designed to support the […]
National Health reform deal finalised but it’s a watch and act for the NRHA as they ensure the needs of rural Australians are prioritised
The National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) welcomes the long-awaited agreement between the Commonwealth and States, and Territories, for the next five-year National Health ReformAgreement Addendum. The Agreement determines how public hospitals and key health services are funded across Australia. The announcement includes an additional $25 billion nationally from the Commonwealth for public hospitals, including one‑off […]