China trade

What are the reasons for the fractured relationship between China and Australia? Credit: danielo, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Why does China keep pulling the rug from under Australian commodities?

China's use of coercive diplomacy and its impact on Australian agriculture.

04 April 2024

Prior to the bans, 98 per cent of Australian Lobster was destined for China. Credit: Aimee Davies, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

A hard-earned lesson for lobster

The Australian lobster industry wasn't prepared when China pulled the rug from under the sector.

04 April 2024

Tariffs on Australian wine have been lifted by China. Photo: Zihao Wang, Shutterstock.
CROPPING

China removes wine tariffs

The imposition of the duties, put in place in 2020, cost the wine industry hundreds of millions.

02 April 2024

 Seasonal and trade conditions, along with economic headwinds, will determine the outlook for Australia Agriculture over the next six months, says Rural Bank. Picture Mark Saunders.
INSIGHT

What's on the cards for 2024?

Rural Bank narrows down the challenges facing Australian agriculture into three key themes.

13 December 2023

 Murray Watt responds to NFF's Keep Farmers Farming campaign, which opposes "anti-farming" policies. Photo courtesy of NFF.
INSIGHT

Watt pushes back on NFF claims

Watt denies claims ag is not a central priority for the government.

27 October 2023

 Mecardo said barley in WA is now more expensive than in Geelong with prices lifting by over $50/t in August. Image credit: Mecardo.
CROPPING

Barley prices lift with return of China

Australian feed barley up by around $50 per tonne

18 September 2023

China has suspended beef imports from four Australian abattoirs.
CATTLE

China bans beef from four Australian abattoirs

Trade spat hits red meat industry

13 May 2020

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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

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Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

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

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

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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.