Melody Labinsky

Just over three million litres, or 75 per cent of Australia's regular monthly usage, of AdBlue was produced and distributed by Incitec Pivot Limited last week.

Increased cotton plantings as a result of sustained high prices and water availability will see some farmers pull cotton mulchers out of the shed for the first time in several years.

The eight-day forecast shows rain is expected for most of Australia and it is hoped this will build on good grass growing rain many regions have already received.

The federal government is committing $12.2 million in funding to entrepreneurs around the country, including some in the agtech industry.

Ausveg chief executive officer Michael Coote said the industry needs every available healthy worker to ensure a steady supply of fresh vegetables to consumers around Australia.

The designers and innovators at John Deere have plenty to celebrate, with eight of the machinery giant's products featuring in the 2022 AE50 awards.

The machine combines John Deere's 8R tractor, TruSet-enabled chisel plough, and GPS guidance system.

Transport operators relieved shortage has been addressed

Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia executive director Gary Northover said sales were strong in all states.

Australian farmers continued to take advantage of tax incentives, low interest rates and good seasonal conditions to invest in upgrading their machinery throughout 2021.