Canola processing plant seeks seed funding from WA growers
An ambitious project in WA to build and operate a Canola plant has launched an initial $10 million capital raising aimed at local growers Growers in Western Australia’s Great Southern are waking up to the news that a high-capacity canola processing plant is proposed for their region, and that a $10 million seed-raising round is […]
Farmgate value tipped at record high for season 2025-26
Rural sector farm operations combined with fish and forestry sectors expected to break through the $100 billion income barrier The combined income from agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is expected to hit a record value of $101.6 billion in season 2025-26 according to industry forecasts released today. And while all rural sectors are playing their […]
Canola production at risk from increased fungicide application
Researchers are asking growers to reassess just how much fungicide they should be applying to canola due to a building resistance threat Crop pathologists and fungal disease experts are concerned about the increasing use of precautionary fungicide applications in canola that local growers are applying. Repeated applications of a single fungicide as ‘cheap insurance’ against […]
Farmgate income gets uplift forecast with cropping on a positive reset
Livestock producers already in the box seat for a steady rise are now followed by cereal growers as much-needed rain has arrived just in time. Widespread rainfall in late July was all some farm operations needed to mark a turning point for the 2024-25 winter cropping season. The rain has been especially critical for parts […]
Glyphosate tolerant canola DG Buller G released for the 2025 season
Local seed crop grower expertise has been vital for the final production of a glyphosate-tolerant canola hybrid seed New South Wales farmers Wayne and Brodie Williams’ local expertise in intensive canola hybrid seed production has been critical to maximising the availability of DG Buller G for the 2025 season. Australian knowledge and farming know-how have […]
Winter crop 2024-25 harvest expectations from state growing regions
With expectations of at least the third best harvest of all time we take a closer look at what each region can expect to harvest With national winter crop production expected to top 51.3 million tonnes, we take a closer look at what each state is predicted to add to the harvest. Improved production outcomes […]
Winter plantings point to a solid farmgate income for grain growers
It’s a strong start to the 2024-25 season with at least 23.6 million hectares planted and a long-range forecast for average to above-average rainfall in most regions Growers in the eastern states in particular started the season with plenty of moisture in the ground, while Western and South Australian growers had to contemplate a riskier […]
Winter crop farmgate income rebound tipped for coming season
Crop income experts have joined with rebound predictions for livestock producers to form a surge in farm income for season 2024-25 Farmgate income is predicted to rebound in the 2024-25 season with experts from different segments suggesting Crops and Livestock will increase to $48.7 and $36.2 billion respectively. A total of $84.9 billion for the […]
Winter crop harvest expected near five year average with price benefits
While the forecast for overall production is down due to crop failure in several marginal regions the price outlook is on the up After three consecutive record and near record breaking harvests, grain and oilseed production is set to return to more modest totals for the current season as drier growing conditions ‘hit home’ according […]
Canola growers get star of approval from the European Commission
It’s an important milestone that the European Commission has recognised our local canola industry as low emissions grown Latest analysis from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has led to the European Commission’s recognition of the Australian canola industry’s low-emissions credentials for the second time, enabling local canola growers continued access to lucrative international markets. Australia […]