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Reports from the regions positive on crop

Reports from the regions positive on crop

Those with their finger on the pulse in cropping communities share the optimism of national analysts about winter cropping prospects.

Improving the lay of the land

Improving the lay of the land

Endangered brigalow woodland has been protected and erosion-prone country altered at Combo, in the North West.

Record recovery in crop production on the way

Record recovery in crop production on the way

Australia's winter crop is on the brink on one of the biggest Cinderella stories on record, with improvements of up to 70pc expected.

Grain markets continue to fluctuate as growers celebrate rain in many parts

Grain markets continue to fluctuate as growers celebrate rain in many parts

The forecast giveth and taketh away, as much needed rain arrives in many areas but grain prices remain volatile.

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Growing season comes to an abrupt conclusion

Growing season comes to an abrupt conclusion

It's been another difficult year for grain farmers with substantially below-average winter rainfall followed by a hot, dry spring.

US corn update has many observers baffled

US corn update has many observers baffled

The United States Department of Agriculture shocked almost everyone when they barely reduced corn planted hectares despite the slowest planting pace on record.

Canola crops in the spotlight

Canola crops in the spotlight

Growers, agronomists and merchants have been heading out into the field to inspect the conditions of canola crops across NSW.

Crops thirsty for more rain

Crops thirsty for more rain

As the old crop stocks dwindle and the new crop market continually moves with the weather forecast, there has been heightened levels of volatility.

US corn update has many observers baffled

US corn update has many observers baffled

The United States Department of Agriculture shocked almost everyone when they barely reduced corn planted hectares despite the slowest planting pace on record.

Alarm bells ring over corn crop projections

Alarm bells ring over corn crop projections

It has not been a walk in the park for the developing corn crop since planting.

Russian wheat production shy of lofty estimates

Russian wheat production shy of lofty estimates

World Agricultural Supply and Demand report paints an interesting picture for global grain markets.

Grain prices steady as buyers wait for harvest

Grain prices steady as buyers wait for harvest

East coast wheat prices steadied in recent days following the sharp rally in the past month as buyers anxiously wait for new crop supplies.

Sorghum crop looks to turn back the clock

Sorghum crop looks to turn back the clock

Local wheat markets have been flat to firm as September rolls on with little meaningful rainfall to speak of.

Russian wheat production shy of lofty estimates

Russian wheat production shy of lofty estimates

World Agricultural Supply and Demand report paints an interesting picture for global grain markets.

Funds have a cotton field day

Funds have a cotton field day

On an aggregated basis across major agricultural futures markets, non-commercials make up 38-39 per cent of total positions, or open trades, in the market.

Crops thirsty for more rain

Crops thirsty for more rain

As the old crop stocks dwindle and the new crop market continually moves with the weather forecast, there has been heightened levels of volatility.

Grain prices steady as buyers wait for harvest

Grain prices steady as buyers wait for harvest

East coast wheat prices steadied in recent days following the sharp rally in the past month as buyers anxiously wait for new crop supplies.

Canola crops in the spotlight

Canola crops in the spotlight

Growers, agronomists and merchants have been heading out into the field to inspect the conditions of canola crops across NSW.

Sorghum crop looks to turn back the clock

Sorghum crop looks to turn back the clock

Local wheat markets have been flat to firm as September rolls on with little meaningful rainfall to speak of.

Funds have a cotton field day

Funds have a cotton field day

On an aggregated basis across major agricultural futures markets, non-commercials make up 38-39 per cent of total positions, or open trades, in the market.

Who holds the trump card in the ongoing trade war?

Who holds the trump card in the ongoing trade war?

World agricultural commodity markets look set for continued volatility as the trade truce between the US and China appears to be dead in the water.

Who holds the trump card in the ongoing trade war?

Barley exceeds expectations

Will the market go back to a normal season?

Summer cools grain markets

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Cotton growers get on the front foot to prevent spray drift

Cotton growers get on the front foot to prevent spray drift

Cotton growers in the Upper Namoi are banding together to come up with an app-based solution designed to minimise the risk of spray drift.

La Nina good news for cotton

La Nina good news for cotton

After years of dryness, this potential drought-busting event would be hugely welcome for irrigators.

Katherine residents cautious about cotton

Katherine residents cautious about cotton

Farmers would like the support of Katherine residents for plans to base the Territory's cotton industry in the town.

Business case says Territory's agricultural future can be founded on cotton

Business case says Territory's agricultural future can be founded on cotton

A business case has been made for the location of a cotton gin in Katherine.

Australian cotton water use cut by 48 per cent

Australian cotton water use cut by 48 per cent

Cotton is being produced with significantly less water, land and insecticides than it was three decades ago.

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Research aims for pointed pollination profits

Research aims for pointed pollination profits

Growers can access manuals for specific crops to improve pollination rates.

Cherries staring down a hefty season

Cherries staring down a hefty season

This coming cherry crop could be a big one, according to CGA.

Summer crush for air freight space likely to cost ag export sales

Summer crush for air freight space likely to cost ag export sales

Exporters are crunching the numbers to anticipate how to handle a summer jump in demand for limited air cargo space

Biosecurity consistency needed for cut flowers

Biosecurity consistency needed for cut flowers

Cut flower imports need closer monitoring.

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Despite drought new machinery sales hit $2.33 billion in 2019

Despite drought new machinery sales hit $2.33 billion in 2019

Sales of new tractors and farm machinery were relatively strong last year despite challenging drought conditions in many regions.

Recreational use the biggest killer on farm quad bikes says FCAI

Recreational use the biggest killer on farm quad bikes says FCAI

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has continued its rejection of mandatory rollover devices on quad bikes.

Eagle eye to keep linear irrigators on track

Eagle eye to keep linear irrigators on track

A Finley-based machinery company is fitting a new GPS-tracking system to linear irrigators.

Case IH tin front back for the harvest

Case IH tin front back for the harvest

The return of the so-called 'tin fronts' is gaining traction in the Western Australian market, particularly with farmers growing canola and lupins.

Recreational use the biggest killer on farm quad bikes says FCAI

Recreational use the biggest killer on farm quad bikes says FCAI

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has continued its rejection of mandatory rollover devices on quad bikes.

School's in: Machinery companies conduct virtual training sessions

School's in: Machinery companies conduct virtual training sessions

Major machinery companies are finding virtual ways to connect with dealers and customers.

Time running out to replace dangerous Takata airbags

Time running out to replace dangerous Takata airbags

The ACCC has warned motorists time is running out to have potentially dangerous Takata airbags replaced.

Mayday Mayday for aviation in the bush says Queensland senator

Mayday Mayday for aviation in the bush says Queensland senator

A Queensland senator who is heading a parliamentary inquiry into general aviation in Australia said the industry in the bush was being held back by too much regulation.

New tractor sales keeping humming along after record June

New tractor sales keeping humming along after record June

Latest Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia statistics show July was another strong month for national tractor sales.

School's in: Machinery companies conduct virtual training sessions

School's in: Machinery companies conduct virtual training sessions

Major machinery companies are finding virtual ways to connect with dealers and customers.

Case IH tin front back for the harvest

Case IH tin front back for the harvest

The return of the so-called 'tin fronts' is gaining traction in the Western Australian market, particularly with farmers growing canola and lupins.

Mayday Mayday for aviation in the bush says Queensland senator

Mayday Mayday for aviation in the bush says Queensland senator

A Queensland senator who is heading a parliamentary inquiry into general aviation in Australia said the industry in the bush was being held back by too much regulation.

Eagle eye to keep linear irrigators on track

Eagle eye to keep linear irrigators on track

A Finley-based machinery company is fitting a new GPS-tracking system to linear irrigators.

New tractor sales keeping humming along after record June

New tractor sales keeping humming along after record June

Latest Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia statistics show July was another strong month for national tractor sales.

Goldacres cruises to major upgrade of its G6 sprayer

Goldacres cruises to major upgrade of its G6 sprayer

Goldacres has unveiled a major upgrade of its G6 Crop Cruiser sprayer.

Rush to grab quad bikes and side-by-sides lift sales by 50pc

Rush to grab quad bikes and side-by-sides lift sales by 50pc

Quad bike and side-by-side sales climbed 50 per cent in the first half of 2020.

Time running out to replace dangerous Takata airbags

Time running out to replace dangerous Takata airbags

The ACCC has warned motorists time is running out to have potentially dangerous Takata airbags replaced.