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Farmsafe highlights the importance of learning from near misses, as new data reveals another 72 people didn't return home to their families in 2024, after losing their lives on Australian farms.
AGRIBUSINESS

"Second Chances" campaign kicks off for National Farm Safety Week

Farmsafe Australia launches 2025 National Farm Safety Week and Safer Farms Report.

21 July 2025

The costs of natural disasters are driving up insurance premiums, and farmers have been hit particularly hard.
AGRIBUSINESS

What's driving rising farm insurance costs?

The impact of natural disasters and other factors on farm insurance premiums.

18 July 2025

Federal Government announces 54 projects that have received funding to help farmers adopt climate-smart sustainable ag practices.
AGRIBUSINESS

Climate-smart projects receive $76m in funding

The Federal Government has announced projects funded under its Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

18 July 2025

A new database provides timely insights about farm fatalities and injuries.
AGRIBUSINESS

New dashboard provides timely on-farm fatality and injury data

The Rural Media Farm Injury Dashboard is now available for use.

18 July 2025

The NFF wants to see more funding provided to the APVMA so chemical regulation and approval can be more timely.
AGRIBUSINESS

Peak body calls for APVMA improvements

The NFF is calling for more support so the APVMA can react more quickly to industry adaption.

18 July 2025

The Federal Government has provided further details about available funding to support the transition away from live sheep exports.
SHEEP

Live sheep export ban: further funding details announced

Producers are eligible for grants of up to $75k to transition away from live sheep exports.

16 July 2025

GRDC said uncontrolled infections of net form net blotch can dramatically reduce barley yields and grain quality.
CROPPING

Highly fungicide-resistant net form net blotch detected in WA

WA barley growers advised to prioritise agronomic disease management.

16 July 2025

A new DPIRD led collaboration with grower groups will work with landholders to reduce the risk of wind erosion on properties with sandy soils.
PASTURES & SOILS

New soils project aims to address wind erosion risk in WA

A new research project has commenced to support WA farmers with properties at risk of wind erosion.

16 July 2025

John Deere has announced a new lineup of self-propelled forage harvesters which peak at 750kW (1000hp).
MACHINERY

John Deere's F8 and F9 forage harvesters deliver peak power of 750kW

New self-propelled forage harvesters from John Deere feature plenty of horsepower and technology.

15 July 2025

US president, Donald Trump, is at it again - issuing new tariffs on numerous nations.
AGRIBUSINESS

Grain markets sink as Trump announces new tariffs

Trump is back on his tariff crusade - and markets have reacted.

14 July 2025

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Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

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Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

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Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

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: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

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Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

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Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

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Research Report: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.