What to expect for the 2023 dairy season

What to expect for the 2023 dairy season

Research has revealed the changes that Australian dairy farmers can expect for the upcoming season. According to a report from Rabobank, recently published in the Australian Dairy Seasonal Outlook, 2023 will be the fourth consecutive profitable year for...
The FastStart Cotton Award is bigger than ever

The FastStart Cotton Award is bigger than ever

The 2022/2023 Faststart Cotton Establishment Award winners have been announced, and it’s an exciting time to be a cotton grower in Australia. The FastStart Cotton Awards celebrate the excellent work of growers in the early stages of cotton production across the...
Three farming apps you need to try

Three farming apps you need to try

All around us, technology is helping Aussie industries to simplify their processes, including in the farming and agricultural sectors.  For these businesses, embracing this digital age is leading to greater connection and expansion, resulting in amazing opportunities....
Breeding strawberries for the future

Breeding strawberries for the future

A new initiative hopes to breed strawberries for automated picking. Run by Hort Innovation, the program aims to develop strawberry varieties that can be harvested by robots, and integrate them into the national market. If successful, these plants could improve the...
The possible power of Aussie pine nuts

The possible power of Aussie pine nuts

Pine nuts could be Australia’s next big industry, but there are a few challenges to overcome first. Recently, AgriFutures Australia released the Australian Pine Nut Strategic RD&E Plan (2022-2023). This ten-year scheme highlights the benefits of developing a...
How red seaweed is saving the environment

How red seaweed is saving the environment

Red seaweed could help limit the environmental impact of cows. A recent study has found that feeding cattle red seaweed could reduce their methane emissions. Published in the international journal Animal Feed Science and Technology, it suggested dairy farmers could...