‘It was one of the only commodities we made money on in a dry year’
Barley is tipped to take back some market share in 2025, with farmers labelling it as a safe option in a tough year.
Cropping
Rain delays cotton picking in northern NSW
Rain in northern cotton growing regions has resulted in picking delays. See what it means for yields.
Growers weighing up canola risk in a dry year
With persistent dry conditions growers are carefully assessing their winter crop rotations. See what it means for canola.
Cotton prices hit $627 a bale
Cotton crops are yielding a whopping 14-plus bales a hectare as harvest gets underway in southern NSW.
Precision data could be the key to cutting costs in a dry year
Learning about data advances promises to help farmers reduce costs and manage inputs. See how it could help during a dry year.
Why urea prices could hit $800 a tonne
Cropping farmers could be forced to pay $800 a tonne for urea, right on the cusp of winter sowing.
Wimmera farmers embrace dry sowing
Wimmera farmers face dry conditions as they head into winter sowing but many are hoping to make the most of stored soil moisture.
Tariff on Desi chickpeas set at 10 per cent
India has reinstated a 10 per cent tariff on lentils, with a decision on chickpeas still pending. See the latest.
Rice growers report bumper harvest
Bumper rice yields of more than 14 tonnes a hectare have been recorded in NSW as crops benefit from warm conditions.
Farmers start early sowing
Farmers are taking advantage of recent rainfall to start sowing grazing crops, while others will wait for the autumn break.
Weather: ‘There is no great panic at this stage’
Warragul and other parts of Gippsland have received their biggest rainfall totals for 2025 while western, central and northern Victoria largely missed weekend falls.
Wimmera farmer’s strategy for winter cropping
A Wimmera farmer took advantage of recent rainfall to prepare his paddocks for winter cropping, working up the ground to manage summer weeds.
How Ukraine-Russia tensions are hitting Aussie grain and canola prices
As global tensions rise, the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks have added another level of uncertainty to Australia’s markets. Here’s the latest.
New treatment for crown rot
A new seed treatment has been approved by the APVMA to tackle crown rot in cereal crops. Here’s how it will work.
Canola prices rise, boosting winter crop confidence
Canola prices are trending at higher levels. We chat to farmers about what it means for their winter sowing programs.
Demand drives straw prices higher
Demand from livestock producers is driving up straw prices across southern Australia. We break down the latest figures.
Graziers experiment with no-till soil pits
Grazier Callum Lawson hopes opening up his soil means he will be able to find new ways to maximise his productivity on-farm.
Grain and oilseed prices hold firm despite global tariff pressure
Canola prices are at $830 in Victoria this week to maintain an upward trajectory. See how prices for crop commodities are tracking.
New crop varieties and robotics give glimpse of the future
Farmers gathered at in Birchip to explore new crop varieties, robotics and innovative cropping technologies.
Uncertainty lingers over Aussie lentil and chickpea tariffs
Australian chickpea and lentil growers are waiting to hear whether or not a tariff will be reinstated by India. See what it would mean for prices.
Spray drift causes ‘tens of millions’ in damage to Riverina farms
Summer crops have had a perfect season with heat, but spray drift from one chemical has caused hefty damage to cotton, tomatoes and grape crops.
High yield potential for Kyabram corn
A thriving corn crop in northern Victoria, nearing 8-feet tall, has benefited from fertile soil. See the potential yield estimates.
‘We don’t have subsoil moisture up our sleeve’
Soil moisture levels across Victoria are highly variable, with some regions facing record lows while others have enough to make early planting decisions.
Delivering strong yields despite less in-crop rainfall than usual
Input management and zero-till farming have helped produce an impressive harvest with minimum rainfall for a Riverina family. See their results.
Precision soil mapping helps optimise inputs
Farmers in central Victoria are using a soil mapping machine to optimise lime use and boost yields. Get an insight on how it works.
New technology shows promise for cotton efficiency
Researchers are developing groundbreaking nanotechnology that could lead to drought resistant cotton.
Global uncertainty lifts wheat price
A difficult season in the northern hemisphere has Aussie growers eyeing the wheat market in hopes of higher prices for 2025. See the latest prices.
‘The crop is loving the conditions this week’
Ian Hamono from Kyabram South is welcoming the heat, saying his corn crops love it.
Push for port code to tackle costs and bottlenecks
Farmers and industry leaders are pushing for reforms to the Wheat Port Code, saying sweeping changes are needed and the code should be mandatory.
Canola growers weigh high prices against dry conditions
Canola prices are at the best levels in five years, but dry conditions are making farmers cautious about planting. Many are waiting for rain before making sowing decisions.
Warm weather boosts crops, but water prices climb
Warm weather is benefiting rice and cotton crops in NSW and northern Victoria, but rising water prices also loom.
Tassie poppies on the cusp of harvest
Poppy growers on the Apple Isle are about to start harvesting. See how the state’s 6000ha crop is holding up.
Best yields in a decade for parts of NSW
Bulk handlers and farmers have tallied the final results of the harvest, and despite the frost, hail, and dry seasonal conditions, yields exceeded expectations.
Western District harvest better than ‘budgeted for’
Nick Schulz’s canola crop yielded above average at his family farm east of Hamilton.
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