Minter Magic almond and citrus growers embrace GPS technology
What started with John Deere GPS technology and AutoTrac to mark out asparagus rows has expanded to a StarFire system for operations like planting and harvesting The words, “Dad I want to be a farmer”, were music to Darren Minter’s ears, a fourth-generation Mildura horticulture producer, who had initially pegged his son, Garry, to become […]
Corteva Young Grower of the Year innovations boost yields
Introducing robots and smart tech earned an inspiring Queensland grower the 2025 Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year award Vegetable grower Craig Dingle has been named the 2025 Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year, with judges impressed with his commitment to innovation and global best practice. Changes made to his Queensland-based farm operation […]
John Deere brings its biggest range ever to Hort Connections
Visitors to Hort Connections held at Brisbane’s Convention Centre from 4 to 6 June 2025 will be wowed by a specialist range from John Deere John Deere is bringing its largest ever display of machinery to Hort Connections with two all new lines along with specialty tractors designed for the horticulture sector, underscoring its commitment […]
Hort Connections sets a strong program of speakers for 2025
Secure your tickets now to the main fruit and vegetable conference and trade show opening opens its door to over 4000 delegates for the 2025 event The flagship horticulture event, Hort Connections 2025, is being held in Queensland this year at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 June. The conference […]
Hort Connections 2024 is the meeting place for the fruit and vegetable industry
Tickets are selling fast for Hort Connections 2024 the event now firmly placed as the largest horticulture conference and trade show Conference tickets for Hort Connections 2024 are selling fast as the event’s program fills with expert speakers from across the Australian and international horticulture industry to celebrate $5.8 billion of farmgate value. Hort Connections […]
Fruit and vegetable prices are expected to rise further over the short term
Above average rainfall will drive increased production across most states but produce quality may be impacted as a result The Rural Bank’s Australian agriculture mid-year outlook outlines how a wetter than average winter and low water prices will continue to support above average horticultural output over the coming six months. The Rural Bank’s report says […]
Agriculture Minister slams Food Ministers Forum for abandoning Aussie fruit growers
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is hopping mad as the majority of State and Territory Food Ministers rejected the Commonwealth and farm industry proposal to lock in a minimum 4-star rating for pure fruit and veggie juices. Minister Littleproud said that pure Australian fruit juices with no added sugar will now be classified as less healthy […]