News: 4 of 2067

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

WorkSafe is urging farmers to be aware of fatigue. Image courtesy WorkSafe.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farmers urged to stay alert to risks of fatigue in danger period

WorkSafe is reminding farmers of the risks of fatigue in busy times.

03 April 2024

The cause of cattle deaths onboard the Braham Express are still being investigated, but clinical signs are consistent with botulism. Credit: Sherjaca_Shutterstock.
CATTLE

Indonesia suspends live cattle exports from an NT establishment

Recent cattle deaths on the Brahman Express prompts temporary suspension.

02 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

The Federal Government announced amendments to the NVES legislation this week. Credit: Quality Stock Arts, Shutterstock.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Government alters vehicle efficiency standards

Government changes efficiency standards for four-wheel-drives and sports utility vehicles.

27 March 2024

New methane-reducing feed options may soon be available to producers. Credit: Pamela Lawson.
CATTLE

New research investigates methane-reducing lick blocks

Research looks at the potential of lick blocks for reducing methane while boosting production.

27 March 2024

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed cattle have died on a live export ship destined for Indonesia. Credit: crbellette, Shutterstock.
CATTLE

Cattle die on live export vessel destined for Indonesia

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed cattle deaths on the Brahman Express.

27 March 2024

The GRDC is holding pre-planting workshops in April. Photo: Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

Winter crop planting workshops scheduled for April

The GRDC is running planting preparation workshops in New South Wales and Queensland in April.

27 March 2024

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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.