Can Smart Ear Tags Prevent Stock Theft?
A world-first trial will be conducted by criminologists at the University of Novel England to see if a new smart solar-powered ear tag might...
Remote Monitoring Systems now Available at Cattle Stations
In a time of severe labour constraints, remote monitoring equipment is gaining popularity in beef farms as farmers look for the best investment options...
Vertical Veggie Production Towers to be Built in Perth
The first commercial-scale solar-powered and carbon-neutral farm in Australia could be on the horizon. However, instead of large farm fields, it'll be placed within city...
What are the Emissions Advantages for Australian Grain Producers?
According to a leading researcher, who was part of the team that developed a report on the carbon emissions of the Australian grains industry, the findings...
Orchard Pickers Awarded with GPS Picking App
With the development of an innovative automated GPS-based picking software in collaboration with a Riverland citrus grower, an Australian fresh produce labour management tool...
Forrest’s Plan to ‘Light Up’ with Farm Renewables
Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest has revealed grand plans for a large renewable power station to be built over two of his cattle ranches in Western...
AWI Shares Shearing Technology to Senate
For the first time, Australian Wool Innovation has stated that it is considering establishing a shearing technology centre to help address the industry's labour...
New Insecticide Formula Tackles Malicious Pests
In Australia, a new Bayer insecticide has been developed to tackle sucking pests, like the fruit spotted bug and silverleaf whitefly. Sivanto prime provides a new...
Orchard Mapping Technology Used for Commercial Purposes
A project will assess the performance of orchard mapping and analysing technologies in Western Australian orchards to see if it has commercial feasibility. The Western...
Heated Debate Rages on about Solar Panel Farms
As the number of solar farms in Australia grows, so does the controversy over heavy metals in solar panels and the difficulty of recycling...