LATEST HEADLINES : 137 of 1820

 Cattle Australia is concerned about proposed new dietary guidelines and their impact on consumers. Picture Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Peak cattle body concerned with proposed new dietary guidelines

Cattle Australia urges caution on proposed new dietary advice to include environmental messaging.

22 February 2024

 Sheep and mutton production records have been broken. Picture Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Red meat production records broken

Last year was a record for sheep and lamb production and slaughter levels.

20 February 2024

 The GRDC is hosting a webinar this Friday on fall armyworm. Image: Megan Pope.
CROPPING

Unprecedented fall armyworm activity prompts webinar

A webinar will be held this Friday focusing on fall armyworm control measures.

20 February 2024

 WA gun licence holders are being encouraged to hand in their firearms, as the Government's buyback scheme gets underway. Photo credit: DG FotoStock, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

WA's firearm buyback scheme kicks off

Licence holders in WA are encouraged to hand in guns under the state's $64.3m buyback scheme.

19 February 2024

 Restocker heifer prices have maintained a premium over heavy steers for 12 weeks straight. Picture Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Heifers hold 12-week price premium

Restocker heifers maintain a premium price over heavy steers, driven by supply and demand.

19 February 2024

 The EU has tightened its residue limits for the chemical haloxyfop in canola. Picture Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Haloxyfop reminder issued for canola growers

Canola growers need to be aware of a tightening of MRLs for haloxyfop.

19 February 2024

 GIWA estimates WA crop production was down almost 50 per cent last year, compared to 2022. Picture Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

WA crop production drops almost 50 per cent

GIWA estimates WA's 2023 crop production total at 14.53Mt, compared to 26.06Mt in 2022.

16 February 2024

 Agridry has been purchased by Morrison Industries. Photo courtesy Agridry.
CROPPING

Agridry changes hands

Morrison Industries has acquired grain aeration and drying business, Agridry.

16 February 2024

 Tecfarm has announced a new compact weed seed mill made for smaller capacity harvesters. Image courtesy WeedHOG.
MACHINERY

Tecfarm announces new compact weed seed mill

The new WeedHOG Smallbore mill is well suited to smaller capacity harvesters.

16 February 2024

 Grain Producers Australia is working with the APVMA to extend a permit to use ZP50 mouse bait. Picture Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

Peak body pushing for mouse bait permit extension

Permit extension sought to allow the use of double strength mouse bait.

16 February 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.

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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.