LATEST HEADLINES : 118 of 1819

Growers are being advised to monitor for green peach aphid following outbreaks in canola crops in the Riverina, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and the Central West Slopes regions of New South Wales. Photo: Lilia Jenkins, Cesar Australia.
CROPPING

Green peach aphid alert issued for parts of New South Wales

Canola crops are under fire from green peach aphids in some areas of New South Wales.

18 June 2024

Farmers should be putting measures in place to protect older workers, including themselves. Credit: Jenna Santos
AGRIBUSINESS

Importance of protecting agriculture's aging workforce

Farmers should be putting safety measures in place to protect older workers.

17 June 2024

Wool prices have lifted in recent weeks, following a positive change in sentiment at wool auctions. Photo Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Wool prices lift as sentiment improves

A positive atmosphere at wool auctions has supported stronger prices over the past few weeks.

17 June 2024

Thousands gather in WA as the fight against the live sheep export ban continues. Credit: Annie Anderson, Shutterstock.
SHEEP

"Overwhelming" crowd shows up to support live sheep export

Sheep Producers Australia says the turnout to Friday's rally was overwhelming.

17 June 2024

CropScanAg's on-board grain analyser is now available for Fendt IDEAL harvesters. Image courtesy CropScan Ag.
MACHINERY

CropScanAg analyser added to Fendt IDEAL harvester range

An Aussie-made grain analysing device now available for Fendt IDEAL harvesters.

17 June 2024

WA farmers rally against the live sheep trade shutdown for the second time, following the protest in Perth two weeks ago. Credit: Ian Geraint Jones, Shutterstock.
SHEEP

WA farmers rally again to oppose live export ban

Another major protest of the live sheep trade ban is being held in WA today.

14 June 2024

Cattle Australia is seeking feedback on a paper outlining the proposed application of its Land Management Commitment. Credit: Pamela Lawson.
CATTLE

Calls for farmer feedback on proposed environmental policy

Cattle Australia is urging producers to provide feedback on its Land Management Commitment proposal.

14 June 2024

New Holland has released its CR10 harvester which has a 16,000L grain tank. Image courtesy New Holland.
MACHINERY

New Holland adds to flagship harvester range

New Holland has unveiled its CR10 combine harvester in Belgium.

14 June 2024

Rabobank group executive for Country Banking Australia, Marcel van Doremaele said this quarter’s survey results reflected the “patchy” seasonal conditions that had been seen across different parts of Australia during autumn. Credit: Rabobank.
AGRIBUSINESS

Mixed conditions dampen farmer confidence

Rabobank's latest Rural Confidence Survey found farmers are feeling less optimistic.

12 June 2024

Agricultural production contributed 74 per cent of anthropogenic N₂O emissions in the last decade. Credit: CSIRO.
AGRIBUSINESS

New report reveals global N₂O emissions have risen 40 per cent in 40 years

Global nitrous oxide emissions are up, with agriculture the largest human-induced contributor.

12 June 2024

PARTNER CONTENT

Seed Terminator: weeds meet their final harvest

By driving weed populations down, many farms are now achieving outcomes that challenge traditional assumptions about water use efficiency

PARTNER CONTENT

Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

PARTNER CONTENT

Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem for all Australians

Telstra is committed to creating a resilient digital ecosystem that benefits all Australians, with a particular focus on enhancing regional connectivity and leveraging advanced technologies.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

editions

Research Report: Drones (July 2026)

With drones becoming more prevalent in Australian agricultural operations, this month’s Research Report looks at the latest drone technology and applications for both broadacre farming and livestock enterprises.

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Research Report: Auto Drafters (June 2026)

This month's Research Report includes an in-depth look at five popular sheep auto drafters complemented by several Case Studies of producers using the drafters to improve their livestock management.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tracked Tractors (May 2026)

Kondinin Group researchers Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have inspected some of the latest high-horsepower, articulated, fixed-frame and twin-tracked tractors for this month's Research Report. It's all about getting power to the ground.

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Research Report: Mother Bins (April 2026)

Mother bins are an important part of on-farm grain logistics. This Research Report details 10 brands including locally-made and imported models with capacities up to 300 tonnes.