WA farmers and other industry representatives convoyed through Perth CBD today in protest of the live sheep trade shutdown. Credit: Rueben Hale.

Farmers fightback against live sheep trade shutdown

WA farmers and other sector supporters rally to save live sheep exports.

31 May 2024

Chinese beef ban pain eases

China has lifted a ban on beef exports from five Australian businesses.

31 May 2024

Agriculture Victoria has a new on-line resource to help with subsoil amelioration decisions. Photo: Mark Saunders.

Subsoil help available for dryland grain growers

New website provides resources for those considering soil amelioration

31 May 2024

GRDC updates hazardous inversion resource

The GRDC has made several updates to its hazardous inversions fact sheet

31 May 2024

Stayability refers to the likelihood of a cow still being a productive part of a breeding herd at six years of age. Credit: Pamela Lawson.

In for the long haul – stayability versus longevity

How stayability compares to the productive working life of an animal.

29 May 2024

Chinese beef ban pain eases

China has lifted a ban on beef exports from five Australian businesses.

31 May 2024

Subsoil help available for dryland grain growers

New website provides resources for those considering soil amelioration

31 May 2024

GRDC updates hazardous inversion resource

31 May 2024

In for the long haul – stayability versus longevity

29 May 2024

AGRIBUSINESS

A new across-commodity carbon accounting platform has been launched by AIA. Photo: Mark Saunders.

Cross-sectoral carbon accounting engine now available

AIA has launched Australia's first across-commodity carbon accounting platform.

29 May 2024

Zetifi launches location-aware smart antennas

New smart antennas from Zetifi have self-active capability

20 May 2024

Federal Budget fails rural health

The NRHA said the Federal Budget failed to address a $6.55 billion shortfall in rural healthcare.

17 May 2024

WA Firearms Bill amended following public pressure

The Nationals WA claims the State Government has made some last-minute changes to the Firearms Bill.

17 May 2024

Biosecurity levy blocked as The Greens declare official opposition

The Greens officially joined the Coalition, One Nation and independent MPs in opposing the BPL.

17 May 2024

MACHINERY

The new 10 Series air carts from Morris include a stainless steel liquid tank and capacities up to 34,700L. Photo courtesy McIntosh Distribution.

Morris 10 Series air carts released

Morris has announced the launch of its 10 Series air carts with capacities up to 34,700L.

27 May 2024

Mazda's BT-50 ute range gets roughed up

Mazda is adding Rough Terrain Mode to all of its 4x4 model utes this year.

22 May 2024

Bridgestone Australia re-commits to agricultural sector

Bridgestone and Firestone Ag tyres will be sold through a growing network of regional stores.

13 May 2024

ISUZU launches new D-MAX ute range

ISUZU announces key upgrades for 2024 model D-MAX utes

03 May 2024

Intersales buys Cadmac Machinery dealerships

Case IH dealership Intersales has bought New Holland business, Cadmac Machinery.

29 April 2024

CROPPING

GRDC updates hazardous inversion resource

The GRDC has made several updates to its hazardous inversions fact sheet

31 May 2024

Study uncovers insight into managing dual-resistant ryegrass

Work is underway to delay herbicide resistance

24 May 2024

Wild cousins help accelerate chickpea breeding

Wild chickpea genetics could help production of the nutritious grain in Australia.

24 May 2024

GrainGrowers watching Incitec sale

GrainGrowers is keeping a close eye on the sale of fertiliser manufacturer and supplier Incitec.

22 May 2024

Variable rainfall delivers mixed start to the season

Some Australian cropping regions have been receiving good rainfall while others miss out.

20 May 2024

LIVESTOCK

Chinese beef ban pain eases

China has lifted a ban on beef exports from five Australian businesses.

31 May 2024

Farmers fightback against live sheep trade shutdown

WA farmers and other sector supporters rally to save live sheep exports.

31 May 2024

Subsoil help available for dryland grain growers

New website provides resources for those considering soil amelioration

31 May 2024

In for the long haul – stayability versus longevity

How stayability compares to the productive working life of an animal.

29 May 2024

The ins and outs of prolapses in breeding cattle

Understanding and minimising prolapses in beef and dairy breeding cattle.

29 May 2024

RESEARCH

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

Research Report: High Horsepower Tractors

Kondinin Group has rounded up some real broadacre muscle in this Research Report - looking at 447kW (600hp)-plus tractors.

30 April 2024

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.

08 April 2024

Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

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

12 January 2024

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.

11 December 2023