Ideal conditions signal start of rice growing season
Affordable water and warm days set the stage for a thriving rice season. Farmers are hopeful with expectations for bountiful yields.
Cropping
Christmas joy for harvest finishers
One century of farming and the “easiest harvest we’ve ever had”. Rob Cameron and his family have finished the program in time for Christmas.
‘Reasonably happy’ despite challenges at Little River
Better-than-expected yields have made a tougher than usual harvest rewarding. See how one family’s crops have performed.
‘Yield is king’ at Cunderdin
Yields are the key profit driver for the Whisson family at Cunderdin, WA, and they do everything they can to maximise them. See their story.
Raywood farmer considering summer crops after rain
A dryland farmer has planted sorghum after late-season rain in a bid to have more summer feed.
Third biggest crop harvest on record for Western Australia
Western Australian crops have defied the odds and yielded higher than earlier forecasts tipped.
Pockets of good results for crops in 2024
While northern NSW crops thrived with bumper yields, Victorian and southern NSW farmers faced costly setbacks in 2024.
Falling numbers test on wheat can increase over time
Preliminary research has been done to help grain growers store wheat in the best way to improve its Falling Numbers Test to milling grade.
‘We are very grateful with how things turned out’
Farmers have experienced a stop-start harvest at Raywood due to late season storms. Craig Stone shares his story about farming in the challenging weather.
Spray drift warning for farmers
Farmers have been warned of the potential consequences of crop losses from spray drift, following a deluge of summer rain.
List: Grain and oilseed prices
Slight increases in Victoria have been recorded for both wheat and canola prices. See how values are tracking.
Wheat king cops record fine for illegal land clearing on NSW farm
A renowned NSW wheat farmer has been slapped with a record fine following illegal land clearing on his landmark 12,590ha cropping farm.
Barley prices plunge
In a year when farmers say barley crops have performed better than anticipated the prices have dropped.
25 of Australia’s biggest cropping farmers revealed
Powered by huge portfolios of farmland these are the primary producers cropping thousands and thousands of hectares for food and fibre. See the full list.
Award-winning crop still thrives amid frost
It was a tough season because of “dear old Mr Frost” for this Riverina farmer, but his award-winning wheat crop has still managed to thrive despite the September setback.
Victoria records biggest harvest week of 2024
Harvest in Victoria hit a high of 1,093,000 tonnes in the past seven days, while southern NSW had the largest single day of deliveries with 180,000 tonnes.
Neilborough crops show promise in a tough year
Early harvest results look to have beaten the seasonal odds for Rob Mountjoy at Neilborough. See how his yields are tracking.
Farmers crunch the prices while rain halts harvest
Rain has caused harvest to come to a halt in some locations, following the biggest week for the 2024 harvest in Victoria so far.
Casual pub conversation drives three-fold productivity increase
See how one NSW Riverina cotton-growing family have tripled their production while overcoming agronomic and business obstacles.
Canola yields expected to be halved at Westmere
Western District farmer Graeme McCrow usually cuts about 400 bales of hay. But this year he is cutting 2000.
Storms whip through cropping zones
A series of hit-and-miss storms have whipped through farming districts with some farmers stopping the header. While others have completely missed the rain.
GrainCorp’s $268 million earnings
GrainCorp has delivered earnings of $268 million for the 2024 financial year, down from $565 million, citing lower crop volumes.
GrainCorp vote successful
GrainCorp workers have reached an agreement over a pay dispute with the company and have voted on a new Enterprise Agreement.
Waitchie grower’s vegie patch pays dividends on-farm
For Waitchie farmer Carol Fitzpatrick, an organic vegie garden has created benefits for her broader cropping program. Here’s how.
‘Not witnessed in the Australian bush for generations’
No cabins, no air con, dust and heat – these old headers are set to tackle one more wheat harvest next January.
‘I think people will hedge their bets’
Barley prices have been lacklustre as frost, lack of in-crop rainfall and hail all take a toll on yields.
Victorian harvest gains momentum
Cropping farmers are assessing the early results of harvest. We jumped in the paddock with them to see how the crops are performing so far.
‘I’m reasonably optimistic’
Slugs and disease stood no chance against Tom McDonnell’s preventive measures on his Darraweit Guim farm, as canola and wheat look promising.
How the Talbot family run their thriving cropping enterprise
For Bruce and his wife Heather Talbot clean crops and adaptable rotations are the hallmarks of a successful cropping operation in Western Australia.
‘An impressive number right on the doorstep of harvest’
Frost and hail have knocked canola yield potential around but grain traders say there are some high prices being offered.
Harvest hopes at Wycheproof
Crops at Wycheproof have withstood a dry year better than initially expected. See the early harvest results.
Pulse prices plummet
Prices for pulses have fallen $100 a tonne across the board with growers hoping the market stabilises during harvest. See what it means for growers.
White gold in a field of green
A massive lift in efficiency sits hand-in-hand with better outcomes for the environment at this Queensland irrigated cotton operation.
GrainCorp workers prepared to intensify industrial action
Negotiations between the AWU and GrainCorp have stalled, with union delegates to discuss further industrial action at a meeting on Monday.
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