Grundfos introduce a groundwater pump controller to advance smart agriculture
A pump industry-first, the controller offers full control over submersible borehole pumps for irrigation and agricultural water transfer Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technology has now released the LC232 Controllerinto
Satellite images reveal a cost effective and quick way to find groundwater
In the driest state in the driest continent a way has been found to find scarce water resources that are sitting in previous unknown crevices across South Australia Now, thanks to UniSA researcher Dr Alaa
WiSA offers automated flood irrigation at its best
WiSA customers have the added advantage of dealing with one of the longest running farm automation companies in irrigation WiSA has developed specific solutions for flood irrigators with proven success. The solutions available now allows
Groundwater is set to play a bigger part in irrigation
But first we have to address a growing shortage of qualified groundwater scientists and engineers Our future growth is closely aligned to good resources management, and water is top of the list. The demand is
Horticulture leads smart water consumption race
Smart usage of water from current irrigation practises has elevated the Horticulture industry toward a farmgate value of a record $12.4 billion in 2021–22 Irrigation for horticulture to grow fruit and vegetables (excluding grapes) has
BKT develop the perfect irrigation pivot tyre
Correct soil moisture and having the right tyres on your pivot is more important than you may think With the arrival of the hottest months of the year, checking crops along with soil and paddock
Grundfos SQFlex submersible pumps adds solar energy for more sustainable power
The extended range of Grundfos solar submersible pumps provides a reliable water supply for stock and irrigation Grundfos has added the SQFlex Large as an extension of its long-standing SQFlex Solar Powered Submersible Pump Range.
Woodchip bioreactors will help farmers reduce fertiliser pollution in waterways
Prototype woodchip bioreactors may reduce nitrogen pollution entering nearby waterways by as much as 85% in the right conditions, according to recent studies Woodchip bioreactors are used around the world, primarily to treat subsurface water
Nationals’ leader says the Agricultural Visa would help us feed the world
The Leader of the Nationals, David Littleproud said the Agricultural Visa would go a long way to help Australia feed
Super payments turn 30 with a boost from employer contributions to 10.5%
About 7 million workers will benefit from a boost to their super nest egg as employers stack up another 0.5%
Farmfest holds a rural auction fundraiser to support flood victims
Following widespread flooding in Southeast Queensland and Northern NSW, Lloyds Auctions has joined forces with ACM Rural Events to host
Incoming Albanese Cabinet has a mandate for major public health improvements says PHAA
The PHAA welcomes the appointments of Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged
Barnaby must save Tamworth Climate Change Crop scientists says PSA Secretary
Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce must step in to save a $130 million ground-breaking research project developing climate change resistant crops
AWU condemns the wool industry push for cheap overseas labour
The Australian Workers’ Union says this week’s wool industry appeal for Pacific Island workers to be used to fill a
CBA first to respond to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate increase
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has advised in light of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) cash rate decision
CPI in March 2022 quarter shows highest year-on-year food price inflation in more than 10 years
The quarterly Consumer Price Index data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, released today, shows food price inflation accelerated in