Cow prices heading north amid shortage
Excellent demand and a supply shortage have seen cow prices skyrocket in recent weeks.
Beef
Fendt launches 502kW tracked tractor
Tractors
Grain loss measuring leads to savings in the Wimmera
HWSC and measuring grain loss at harvest are improving crop growing for a Wimmera farmer.
Agronomy
High fibre Aussie wheat finds favour in Japan
High fibre wheat produced in Australia will soon be milled into flour in Japan.
Agronomy
Grain growers encouraged to apply for group positions
The GrainGrowers' National Policy Group is seeking supprt for policy advocacy.
Agronomy
NFF endorses GM resource for farmers
A new guide on biotech and GM crops should prove a valuable source of information.
Agronomy
John Taylor to head up northern beef research
Dr John Taylor is the new boss at the North Australia Beef Research Council.
Beef
Adding lucerne to the diet can boost sheep performance
New research has highlighted the value of lucerne as a supplementary feed for sheep.
Sheep
Cow prices heading north amid shortage
Excellent demand and a supply shortage have seen cow prices skyrocket in recent weeks.
Beef
More certainty in sheep and lamb markets
Sheep
Silage inoculants require care
Silage inoculants need special attention when conserving fodder.
Beef
Cattle Council applauds Budget
The Cattle Council of Australia is pleased with Federal Budget funding to help boost exports.
Beef
Lemken celebrates 240th anniversary
Lemken has been making tillage gear for more than 200 years.
Seeding
Hardi adds H-SELECT option to trailed Commanders
Hardi Commander trailed sprayers can now be fitted with H-SELECT nozzle technology.
Spraying
Machinery sales best in decades
Australia is on course to sell 13,000 tractors this year.
Tractors
Fendt launches 502kW tracked tractor
Fendt's newest high horsepower tractor peaks at 502kW (673hp).
Tractors
RDO Australia Group buys Chesterfield business
Chesterfield Australia has been purchased by RDO Australia Group (parent company of Vanderfield).
Farm equipment
Goldacres cements presence in WA
Goldacres has purchased a machinery dealership in WA.
Spraying
Digital hub launched by John Deere
John Deere has launched a new digital platform called the Digital Agricultural Hub.
Software and Apps
SwarmFarm Robotics receives $4.5m funding boost
SwarmFarm Robotics has received $4.5 million in funding.
Autonomous machinery
John Deere updates its Operations Center and MyOperations App
John Deere has upgraded some of its precision agriculture platform.
Precision Farming
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
Muresk Institute receives $7.5million boost
Muresk Institute has received a major funding boost for a new technology Centre.
Autonomous machinery
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Cabinet commits to farm worker movement code
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AgriFutures Australia announces new directors
Five new board members have been announced for AgriFutures Australia.
Farm office
Tax cuts and infrastructure spending feature in Federal Budget
The Federal Budget includes asset write off extensions.
Farm office
Free on-line learning offered to small and medium agribusinesses
Small and medium-sized agribusinesses can apply for free on-line R&D support from the CSIRO.
Farm office
Industry funding announced to monitor effectiveness of dog fence
New funding for wild dog control has been announced in WA.
Farm office
ACCC inquiry to look at retailer treatment of farmers
An ACCC inquiry will look into farmer treatment from the food supply chain.
Farm office
Cool heads needed to assess frosted crops
Looking back on a tough time can reveal insights to guide future situations.
On-farm
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
