Yield prediction map: September 2020
New South Wales appears on track to be the only state to fully deliver on a promising season start.
Weather
Alert issued for fungicide resistance in WA
Agronomy
18 SEP 2020
Soil research backed by peak grain body
The GRDC is backing new research on calcareous soils.
Soils
Aussie-first plant protein process opens for business
A new plant protein processing business in Horsham, Victoria, has started large-scale production.
Agronomy
Control serrated tussock before seed set
Agriculture Victoria is urging farmers to take action on serrated tussock control now.
Weeds
Alert issued for fungicide resistance in WA
SDHI resistance has been detected for the first time in barley in WA.
Agronomy
September national pasture insights map
Green biomass maps are a key part of a new approach to evaluating pasture growth around Australia.
Pastures
Robot doing the rounds in a feed lot
A new autonomous monitoring system is being trialled in a Queensland feedlot.
Beef
Revamped national online toolkit for pest animals
PestSmart has upgraded its website.
Beef
Pasture insights provided from grazing-specific green biomass maps
Green biomass maps are a key part of a new approach to evaluating pasture growth around Australia.
Pastures
Muresk's 40-year-old shearing shed set for a makeover
Muresk Institute in WA is set to build a new shearing shed.
Farm office
Rural Australians urged to check for faulty airbags
Farmers are being urged to check their vehicles for faulty Takata airbags.
Farm equipment
New Axion range from CLAAS includes technology upgrades
The latest CLAAS Axions cover a power range of 242-331kW.
Tractors
Disco range swivels to a new Max Cut side beat
CLAAS has beefed up its mower range.
Farm equipment
Harvest weed seed control proves effective in reducing brome grass
Harvest weed seed control can make a difference to reducing the impact of species like brome grass.
Harvesting
AGCO has acquired technology company 151 Research.
Farm equipment
Raven Industries releases Hawkeye 2 nozzle controller
Raven's latest Hawkeye 2 spray control valve can handle up to 192 nozzles.
Spraying
John Deere updates its Operations Center and MyOperations App
John Deere has upgraded some of its precision agriculture platform.
Precision Farming
Digital pathway has potential to power agricultural sector
A new report from Rabobank highlights the potential of digital technology in farming.
Software and Apps
CSIRO maps nearly two million paddocks from space
The CSIRO's new ePaddocks technology has mapped every grain growing paddock in Australia.
Drones and Sensors
FieldMicro launches farming automation system
John Deere and FieldMicro have a joint venture which uses hi-tech sensors and software.
Autonomous machinery
Last minute EOFY UAV buyers guide
Last minute tax-deductible purchases are often not thought out as well as they could be.
Drones and Sensors
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Cabinet commits to farm worker movement code
Markets
24 AUG 2020
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Helen Woodhams elected to CBH Board
Farm office
10 AUG 2020
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Victoria declared 'state of disaster'
Farm office
03 AUG 2020
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Cabinet commits to farm worker movement code
Markets
24 AUG 2020
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Helen Woodhams elected to CBH Board
Farm office
10 AUG 2020
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Victoria declared 'state of disaster'
Farm office
03 AUG 2020
ACCC inquiry to look at retailer treatment of farmers
An ACCC inquiry will look into farmer treatment from the food supply chain.
Farm office
Cabinet commits to farm worker movement code
Border restrictions may soon ease for those employed in agriculture.
Markets
Muresk's 40-year-old shearing shed set for a makeover
Muresk Institute in WA is set to build a new shearing shed.
Farm office
Agricultural worker border permit breakthrough
Some commonsense has prevailed for the NSW/Victorian border lockdown when it comes to farming.
Farm office
Check your dog for ticks regularly to avoid deadly disease
Dog owners in WA are being urged to look out for Ehrlichiosis disease.
Farm office
Yield prediction map: September 2020
New South Wales appears on track to be the only state to fully deliver on a promising season start.
Weather
Yield prediction map: August 2020
As winter crops power on, central NSW is looking good but there are mixed fortunes north and south.
Weather
Yield prediction map: July 2020
Average or better yields are predicted based on current soil moisture, but it is early days yet.
Weather
First future fund cheque to further subsidise failing farmers
Farm subsidies are a tricky topic at the moment.
Farm business
Ultra cleaning with ultrasonics
Ultrasonic cleaners scour the surface of an item with tiny bubbles caused by cavitation.
From the workshop
Water-resistant upper leather safety boots from Blundstone include a penetration-resistant insole.
On-farm
Silicone-bronze MIG welding workshop coming up
Ever tried to make a neat join between two pieces of 1mm galvanised steel with a MIG welder?
From the workshop
