Moments before the start of the Melbourne Cup the reserve bank board announced the base cash rate would remain at 3.60%
Enveloped by the highly static atmosphere just minutes prior to the jump of the Melbourne Cup, it was a unanimous decision by the Reserve Bank Board to keep the base cash rate at 3.60%, the same as it has been since August 2025, when the base rate was reduced from 3.85% by 0.25%, the third […]
Sphere Drones gains Broad Area approval from CASA
Beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) approval allows Sphere Drones to conduct faster and more flexible scalable drone operations Sphere Drones has been approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under the Broad Area BVLOS Self-Assessment framework, marking a major milestone for Australia’s drone industry and reinforcing Sphere’s position as a leader in scalable, real-world BVLOS operations. The […]
Hi-tech drones have sensors built to deliver better crop data
GRDC invests a further $4.5 million to prove how a drone loaded with phenotyping technology can aid in crop growth and establish Not every grower dreams of introducing drones into their cropping system, but a recent $4.5 million investment in high-tech crop measuring equipment and infrastructure is expected to show how researchers can improve crops […]
Beef Australia welcomes a cohort of Next Gen leaders
The Next Gen Committee adds another dimension to the upcoming Beef 2027 event managed by Beef Australia Beef Australia has announced Bethany Rands as the newly appointed Chair of the Next Gen Committee. Bethany, a Business Analyst (Operations) with the Northern Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo), recently completed the Marcus Oldham Leadership Program and will now […]
Chemical toxicity levels can now be checked for accuracy
An updated table is the ideal tool to help growers protect pollinators and beneficial insects from overuse of chemicals Grain growers and agronomists have an improved resource to help safeguard beneficial insects while managing pests with the launch of version 4.0 of the Beneficials Chemical Toxicity Table. The table provides easy-to-use information on how different […]
Nissan Dune Patrol is an adrenaline rush for off-roaders
Unveiled at northern hemisphere trade events the Nissan Dune Patrol has buyers lined up to place an order for possibly the toughest 4WD wagon to date Nissan is enticing a whole new group of showroom floor buyers with model ranges based more around what you would expect in special builds, as evident in the rugged […]
Romafa quality stainless steel Air Seeder parts soon readily available
Canadian manufacturer Romafa is offering dealers and ag repairers the opportunity to join its growing global network of premium stainless steel air seeder components Romafa will soon become the first call for OEMs, dealers and equipment repairers to supply premium stainless steel air seeder components designed to last, as the company does across North America […]
AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Winner is Carol Mudford
Carol proved hard to match coming into the 2025 award as the NSW state winner as she is a shearer registered nurse and mental health advocate Carol Mudford has been named the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Winner for her leadership in creating safe spaces and practical support across shearing sheds nationwide. Carol’s work was […]
Farmer confidence increases on the back of strong livestock prices
Improved conditions later in the 2025-26 season have seen farmer confidence grow across all farm commodities with sheep and beef producers on top Walk down the street of a country town, and most likely the faces with the biggest smiles belong to a farmer, and for good reason, according to a just-released survey on farmer […]
National Thoroughbred Week is gateway to stables of famous horse trainers
See horse racing first-hand during National Thoroughbred Week when stables open to Australia and New Zealand’s rural horse industry From the thundering hooves of The Everest to the tradition of the Melbourne Cup, Thoroughbreds dominate headlines every spring. But beyond the racetrack lies a vast rural industry built on land, livestock, and the dedicated care […]