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
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
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 Nationals issue a plea to buy Aussie farmer grown
With supermarkets expanding imported food product lines The National are urging shoppers to seek out Aussie grown produce Leader of
Pye Group employs high-tech solutions for low-carb potato success
Potato growing that was once the small income backbone for family farm operations has been turned into a multi-million dollar
NEXAT power platform comes with or without an onboard operator
The power platform developed to replace a tractor harvester and sprayer reveals an autonomous model while continuing to upgrade its
Livestock market price fluctuations are keeping farmers awake at night
Producers are confused about the value of their livestock pens for good reason according to a report that reveals just
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
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
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
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
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
The lack of adequate rainfall in some regions has been long forgotten in season 2025-26 as latest estimates add another lazy 4 billion to ensure the third-highest farm income on record at $94.7 billion
The ironic twist that accompanies boosted bank accounts is the scrutiny farmers are applying to every purchase. No longer prepared to be the victims of inflated price big ticket products. Instead,
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
Bird Flu like symptoms detected on sub-Antarctic Heard Island to be tested for deadly H5 avian influenza
Chicken and egg producers need to stay vigilant following a recent alert from scientists who have observed signs consistent with
Classrooms connect with agriculture careers for a $2500 bonus
The future of agribusiness is getting a classroom-based boost, and Queensland schools can apply now to help inspire a new
Future Cotton Leaders Program for 2026 is accepting applications now
Applications have opened for the 2026 intake for the Australia Future Cotton Leaders Program (AFCLP), the cotton industry’s premier leadership
Telco complaints increasing with mobile problems and financial stress rising according to annual report
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) received 57,592 complaints in FY 2024–25, an increase of 1.6 per cent from the previous
Labor backflip on SMSF farm tax grab is a win for farmers according to The Nationals
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said farmers have had an enormous win, after Labor retreated on its poorly conceived,
Rabo Community Hub Program announced 12 rural community hubs to receive $10k to improve facilities
Twelve rural community hubs across Australia have been selected to receive $10,000 each to upgrade their facilities, as the recipients
Andrew MacPherson to be appointed CEO of Teys beef processing business
Cargill has announced that it will appoint Andrew MacPherson as the future Chief Executive Officer of Teys, an entity that
Federal officials face hostile Senate estimates grilling over the funniest of fruit import plan
Bananas have long been the butt of many jokes, but the Shadow Minister for Northern Australia and Resources, Senator Susan
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
The Nationals issue a plea to buy Aussie farmer grown
With supermarkets expanding imported food product lines The National are urging shoppers to seek out Aussie grown produce Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud, has
Pye Group employs high-tech solutions for low-carb potato success
Potato growing that was once the small income backbone for family farm operations has been turned into a multi-million dollar enterprise by the Pye Group
NEXAT power platform comes with or without an onboard operator
The power platform developed to replace a tractor harvester and sprayer reveals an autonomous model while continuing to upgrade its full cab variant Experienced industry
CropVision predictor sums up risk level 4 months before sowing
CropVision science-based research data claims it can deliver success driven decisions well before sowing of winter or summer crops Some old timers could get it
Winter crop harvest expectations state by state for season 2025-26 season
Across all states growers are expected to harvest 62 million tonnes of grain in the winter season 2025-26 to bank the third-highest harvest on record
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
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
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
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
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
Farmland value takes a breather after 12 years of growth
In both good seasons and bad there has been uninterrupted growth in farmland prices but that is all about to change Anyone looking to buy
Kubota unmanned hydrogen fuelled tractor incorporates many firsts
The tractor is designed to operate without an onboard operator replaced instead with remote control and autonomous driving The autonomous tractor Kubota is expecting to
Nokian smart tyre technology is the ideal load sensing assistant
Nokian Tyres wins prestigious Innovation Award for next-generation smart tyre technology Intuitu 2.0 Smart Pressure Assistant Nokian Tyres Intuitu 2.0 Smart Pressure Assistant developed for
John Deere Grease Oil and Lubricants add to contractors success
After 250,000 hours this farmer contractor proved the value for money savings in running costs using John Deere lubricants and oil Farmer and contractor, Richard
New Holland adds Electro Command transmission to PowerStar Series
The PowerStar tractor Series from New Holland grows with the addition of two electro command models that offer high utility power levels In a year
Case IH Optum tractors take the lead with a 3 metre width option
Case IH Optum tractors now have added appeal to Controlled Traffic Farming with the factory build option of a 3 metre centre This factory-supported set-up
Steiger 785 Quadtrac special edition tractor evokes blast from past
Case IH has been quick to unveil a special edition Steiger 785 Quadtrac that was only launched worldwide in the US last month in a
Livestock market price fluctuations are keeping farmers awake at night
Producers are confused about the value of their livestock pens for good reason according to a report that reveals just how highly volatile pricing can
Beef exports are at record-breaking levels and rising
Beef producers are flat out keeping up with the high demand for Aussie beef with many world markets clambering for our product A combination of
Agbot digital monitor helps you stay in control of tank levels
Agbot eliminates checking remote locations as it sends alerts when there is a low level in tanks and eliminates the need for manual checks The
Murdoch University veterinary school to undergo a $100 million rebuild
A $100 million gift from Ted Powell will fund a transformational and expanded veterinary training and research facility at Murdoch Murdoch University’s iconic veterinary school
Beef ban on US imports into Australia is lifted
The ban on US beef coming into Australia set in 2019 due to mad cow disease concerns has been overturned with shipments able to resume
Livestock producers in positive position as prices tipped to rise
Income from livestock produce holds steady at $40 billion for season 2025-26 as world demand gets a taste for Aussie beef Local producers are coming
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
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
On-Farm Field Days launched by the Regional Impact Groups
To move to more on-farm Field Days hastens as the Holistic Management Co-op is hosting eight events during October and November A trend to host
TropAg conference offers a Pacific region perspective on food security
The TropAg 2025 Conference will be held from 11 to 13 November 2025 at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane The Pacific region can
Boolah Farm Field Day hosts successful farm trial results
With results of 19 current farm trials backed up with the chance to engage with farm experts the Boolah Field Day is the network format
Cattle Australia Young Beef Judges national title won by Tasmania
Candina Crowden 21 from Burnie wins Young Beef Judges national title ahead of Matilda Sullivan 16 from Barnawatha Victoria The best young beef cattle judges,
Cry of the Koala bush ballad is about saving a species
Singer songwriter Andy Penkow has turned his attention to saving more Koalas and stabilising their existence in conjunction with the Australian Koala Foundation Four-time CMAA
Tasmanian Tiger supporters make resurrection bid
It was a genius move to call the dog-like animal Thylacine a Tasmanian Tiger as it captured imaginations worldwide when learnt a Tiger was about
Brush footed trapdoor spider fossil a major find in central NSW
This is the first fossil from the brush footed trapdoor spider family ever found and it five times bigger than any living relative Be still,
Monash University to design a mobile CT scanner for rural patients
A joint venture between local tech and Johns Hopkins University in the US will bring vital resources to rural patients Monash University will lead the design of a first-of-its-kind mobile
Plastic waste reduction becomes a global challenge
CSIRO and DFAT are hosting global Demo Days where entrepreneurs will tackle plastic waste problems head-on and present solutions to lessen damage to our ecosystem Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO,
Plastic pollution along our coastlines drops by more than a third
With a decrease of 39% in waste along our coastline waste watchers can openly declare they are winning the plastic pollution battle Plastic pollution littering Australian coastlines has dropped by
National study suggests new vaccine is needed to prevent childhood pneumonia
Vaccine-resistant pneumonia has increased since a vaccine targeting 13 serotypes of the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria was introduced into the Australian routine childhood immunisation program. The current vaccine against bacterial pneumonia
Marine experts welcome global resolution to save whales from plastic peril
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has welcomed news that a resolution calling for greater collaboration to save whales from plastic pollution was adopted by consensus at the 68th meeting
Food prices to climb under cost of living crisis according to The Nationals
The Nationals leader David Littleproud says not all of Australia’s high food prices are caused by natural disasters – they’re also man-made by Labor scrapping the Ag Visa, which has fuelled
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
Bird Flu like symptoms detected on sub-Antarctic Heard Island to be tested for deadly H5 avian influenza
Chicken and egg producers need to stay vigilant following a recent alert from scientists who have observed signs consistent with
Classrooms connect with agriculture careers for a $2500 bonus
The future of agribusiness is getting a classroom-based boost, and Queensland schools can apply now to help inspire a new
Future Cotton Leaders Program for 2026 is accepting applications now
Applications have opened for the 2026 intake for the Australia Future Cotton Leaders Program (AFCLP), the cotton industry’s premier leadership
Telco complaints increasing with mobile problems and financial stress rising according to annual report
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) received 57,592 complaints in FY 2024–25, an increase of 1.6 per cent from the previous
Labor backflip on SMSF farm tax grab is a win for farmers according to The Nationals
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said farmers have had an enormous win, after Labor retreated on its poorly conceived,
Rabo Community Hub Program announced 12 rural community hubs to receive $10k to improve facilities
Twelve rural community hubs across Australia have been selected to receive $10,000 each to upgrade their facilities, as the recipients