GIWA lifts planted area estimate to 9Mha

GIWA has lifted its forecast for WA's planted winter-crop area to 9Mha, up 4pc from its May estimate, but limited subsoil moisture is of concern for ...

Posted 2025-06-13 04:00:05

FarmFest shows how side-by-sides are shifting gear

With a wide range of side-by-sides on show at FarmFest this week, Beef Central hit the stands to do some homework for those keen to strike a deal before June ...

Posted 2025-06-05 00:05:28

Victrato triggers warning on livestock withholding period

Livestock producers are being warned to strictly adhere to buffer periods when feeding material from wheat and barley crops treated with ...

Posted 2025-06-05 01:08:31

Investigations under way into potential paraquat class action

Shine Lawyers has launched an investigation into a potential class action concerning paraquat and its alleged link to Parkinson’s ...

Posted 2025-06-05 01:09:53

Chinese researchers on charges for smuggling fungus into US

US authorities have charged two Chinese nationals with allegedly trying to smuggle in the Fusarium graminearum ...

Posted 2025-06-05 05:25:34

ABARES releases initial forecasts for winter crops

ABARES initial new-crop estimates put wheat at 30.6Mt, barley at 12.8Mt, canola at 5.7Mt, and chickpeas and lentils at 1.9Mt and 1.5Mt ...

Posted 2025-06-02 14:02:28

ABARES lifts summer-crop estimate to 4.8Mt

Australia's summer-crop production is forecast to reach 4.8Mt for 2024-25, according to ABARES data out this ...

Posted 2025-06-04 03:39:11

NHVR fine for carting hay across a road sparks outrage

A Victorian farmer fined $398 for carrying two bales of hay on his tractor forks across a road to feed sheep at the weekend will contest the NHVR ...

Posted 2025-06-10 07:27:06

Despite rain, fodder squeeze tipped to linger into Sep

After widespread rain in Vic and SA, graziers are planning a careful switch from dry to green feed to ensure animal health is ...

Posted 2025-06-10 07:18:30

Man airlifted after entrapment in silo near Roma

A man in his eighties was airlifted to Roma Hospital on Sunday after becoming trapped in a silo containing fertiliser on a farm at Eurombah, ...

Posted 2025-06-09 05:46:49