Adelaide prepares for southern hemisphere’s biggest horticulture conference

March 26, 2026 | 2 min read
Australia and New Zealand’s premier horticulture event, Hort Connections 2026 will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre this year – over an expanded four-day program from June 1-4.

Innovators crowned at Farmers2Founders Challenge

March 24, 2026 | 1 min read
Crop cooling spray and a saliva test to breed worm-resistant sheep were the agri-tech solutions claiming top honours at the Farmers2Founders International Agrifood-Tech Pitch Challenge.

Registrations open for 2026 Australian Cotton Conference

March 19, 2026 | 2 min read
Australia’s cotton industry will come together on the Gold Coast this year for its flagship event, with registrations opened on March 1 for the 2026 Australian Cotton Conference.

Driving change in northern grains: pilot explores extension capacity

March 9, 2026 | 2 min read
A pilot project led by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is helping strengthen collaboration across the Darling Downs, thanks to a Grains Research and Development Corporation investment aimed at increasing extension capacity in the northern grains industry.

Sugarcane hits the sweet spot for sustainable carbon

March 5, 2026 | 3 min read
When anyone talks about the future of sustainable aviation fuel, one question dominates: how do we replace fossil carbon without compromising food security or biodiversity?

Satellites and AI could tackle invasive species

March 4, 2026 | 2 min read
Satellite imagery and artificial intelligence can detect with high accuracy two invasive weed species in Australia, posing a new opportunity for defense against these pervasive plants.

WFI Insurance forges partnership with Rural Aid

March 4, 2026 | 2 min read
WFI Insurance has forged a partnership with Rural Aid, one of Australia’s leading independent rural charities committed to safeguarding farming and rural communities before, during and after disasters.

$1 billion in Australian beef exports at risk under unwarranted trade restrictions

March 2, 2026 | 2 min read
The Australian beef industry is still facing a $1 billion hit in exports following the Chinese Ministry of Commerce’s (MOFCOM) December announcement it will implement global safeguard measures.

Bayer Crop Science gets HIP with next-gen weed researchers

Feb. 23, 2026 | 3 min read
An international collaboration with Bayer Crop Science to develop innovative weed control solutions for Australian grain growers has expanded the scientific expertise and global knowledge of more than 50 young researchers.

Climate-smart agriculture

Feb. 19, 2026 | 3 min read
A world‑first independent review has confirmed Australian farmers are achieving large‑scale sustainability outcomes under some of the toughest climatic conditions on earth.

RIC loans cut debt

Jan. 5, 2026 | 2 min read
Reducing farm business debt and better drought preparation are the top ways Australian farmers are using their RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) loan according to new independent research.

Discovery could lead to more reliable mungbean yields

Jan. 2, 2026 | 3 min read
New breeding opportunities for an important cash crop have been unlocked by University of Queensland and Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)-supported research.

Hot Potato hits the Big Apple as Australia showcases health campaign

Dec. 30, 2025 | 4 min read
The Australian fresh produce industry’s groundbreaking collaboration with The Wiggles was showcased at The New York Produce Show and Conference earlier this month.

Cotton trash to grow new industry

Dec. 26, 2025 | 2 min read
Supermarket shelves could be stocked with mushrooms grown from the Northern Territory’s cotton waste, with a Charles Darwin University (CDU) research project exploring the possibility of broadening the region’s agricultural industry.

It’s the simple things that count

Dec. 22, 2025 | 3 min read
After a career in agriculture spanning nearly four decades, Stephen York believes it’s the simple things that count when it comes to building strong and successful relationships with customers.