Agriculture

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New support for drought affected SA farmers of up to $250,000

Drought affected farming businesses in South Australia’s Murray Mallee, Riverland and Upper North regions will be able to access urgent financial assistance through low interest loans of up to $250,000. Read More

Dae HongFebruary 11, 2026, 9:03 amFebruary 11, 2026

Events, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, Industry Associations, News, Research and Development, Sustainability

WA trials reveal crop rotation opportunities for grain growers

Research into crop rotations aimed at helping grain growers increase profit, manage risk and reduce greenhouse gas emissions will be presented at Western Australia’s annual grains research conference this month. Read More

David HongFebruary 9, 2026, 10:41 amFebruary 9, 2026

Companies, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, Sustainability

Cargill launches large scale renewable energy project in Australia

Cargill has launched a 2.58 megawatt solar array at its Newcastle Crush Plant, marking the company’s first large scale renewable energy project in Australia. Read More

Dae HongFebruary 4, 2026, 9:24 amFebruary 4, 2026

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, Research and Development

CSIRO’s research to tackle $150 million in crop loss

New research has unlocked the genetic code of a crop damaging fungus, opening the way for improved disease control. Read More

Dae HongJanuary 30, 2026, 10:06 amJanuary 30, 2026

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, Research and Development, What's On

Free seed testing offer for pulse growers

Western Australian pulse growers are being encouraged to protect their 2026 crops by taking advantage of a free seed testing offer targeting high risk viruses that can reduce yields, seed quality and profitability. Read More

Dae HongJanuary 9, 2026, 2:39 pmJanuary 9, 2026

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, Research and Development, Sustainability

$25 million RMIT hub to advance sustainable food production

RMIT has launched the ARC Research Hub for Intelligent Energy Efficiency in Future Protected Cropping (E2Crop Hub), which aims to advance sustainable protected cropping through intelligent, renewable and energy efficient greenhouse solutions for future agriculture. Read More

Dae HongNovember 26, 2025, 8:34 amNovember 26, 2025

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, Global Markets, News

Australia gains GM canola market access in Pakistan

The Australian government has announced that Pakistan has approved market access for genetically modified (GM) canola from Australia, creating new export opportunities for Australian farmers and producers. Read More

Dae HongNovember 10, 2025, 9:57 amNovember 10, 2025

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, Research and Development, Sustainability

La Trobe University’s $27 million hub for protected cropping

Smart agricultural systems, precision irrigation and optimised plant breeding are being developed at a new $27 million La Trobe University research centre that aims to make protected cropping across Australia’s food and medicinal industries more competitive, sustainable and adaptable to market needs and environmental pressures. Read More

Dae HongOctober 30, 2025, 9:20 amOctober 30, 2025

Companies, FBIN, News, Research and Development, Soft drinks, Software, Sustainability

PepsiCo and partners launch updated CRP

PepsiCo, in collaboration with the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), has announced an update to the Climate Resilience Platform (CRP), an open-access tool designed to help agricultural stakeholders plan for and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Read More

Dae HongOctober 29, 2025, 8:52 amOctober 29, 2025

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, Research and Development, Sustainability

Boosting plant-based protein manufacturing in NSW

The NSW government is encouraging a new wave of primary production manufacturing across regional NSW, unveiling a prospectus designed to support the growth of the plant-based protein sector. Read More

Dae HongOctober 15, 2025, 8:51 amOctober 15, 2025

Companies, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News

PepsiCo acquires seed potato business Dowling AgriTech

PepsiCo today announced the acquisition of Dowling AgriTech (DAT), a seed potato business based in Australia, in a move to strengthen seed supply security, drive innovation, and deepen partnerships with potato growers. Read More

Dae HongOctober 9, 2025, 8:14 amOctober 9, 2025

News

An air seeder hose built for Australian agriculture

The EXITFLEX® EF653 Aquaseed Suction & Delivery Hose delivers a robust and flexible solution for Australian farmers, addressing key challenges in durability and routing for air seeder machines. In
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Staff WriterAugust 15, 2025, 11:34 amSeptember 12, 2025

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, Grants and Funding, News, Sustainability

$76 million for climate-smart projects for food security

The Australian government has committed more than $76 million to fund 54 projects aimed at strengthening food security through climate-smart and sustainable agricultural practices. Read More

Dae HongJuly 24, 2025, 9:21 amJuly 24, 2025

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, Research and Development, What's On

QLD to boost food technology with new program

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is inviting Queensland-based small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in food, agriculture and related technologies to apply for the next intake of its Innovate to Grow program to boost food technology. Read More

Dae HongJuly 21, 2025, 9:56 amJuly 21, 2025

FBIN, Grants and Funding, Market Insights, News, Wine

Three-year transparency project comes to an end

Led by Wine Australia, a three-year Commonwealth government-funded initiative aimed at improving market transparency in the wine sector concluded in June. Read More

Dae HongJuly 18, 2025, 3:10 pmJuly 18, 2025

Featured, News

International markets to boost agriculture sector

Australia’s network of free trade agreements continues to offer valuable opportunities for sectors such as red meat, grain, seafood, horticulture, and other industries in agriculture. Read More

Mike WheelerApril 10, 2025, 8:01 amApril 10, 2025

Grants and Funding, News

$1.29M to protect SA from H5 Flu

The Albanese government has recently provided South Australia with a $1.29 million funding package to assist in further enhancing the state’s H5 bird flu preparation and response capabilities. Read More

Zahrarose MoussaMarch 13, 2025, 10:20 amMarch 13, 2025

News, Research and Development

Full sugarcane genome sequenced, opening new breeding strategies

A major step forward has been taken in sugarcane research with the mapping of a complex genome.
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Georgia WilleyApril 4, 2024, 11:34 amApril 4, 2024

Featured

CRAM engineers a solution for disc seeder equipment operators

One of the biggest challenges with operating hydraulic air seeding equipment is managing and controlling clumping and blockages that accumulate in the seeding hose from residue in the field. Read More

Staff WriterMay 7, 2023, 8:00 amApril 28, 2023

Featured

Case study: Motion delivers pressing, remote solution for AFF cotton baler

The baling press is the last step in the cotton ginning process and therefore has a significant role. Read More

Staff WriterMay 5, 2023, 8:00 amApril 28, 2023

Agriculture

New support for drought affected SA farmers of up to $250,000

WA trials reveal crop rotation opportunities for grain growers

Cargill launches large scale renewable energy project in Australia

CSIRO’s research to tackle $150 million in crop loss

Free seed testing offer for pulse growers

$25 million RMIT hub to advance sustainable food production

Australia gains GM canola market access in Pakistan

La Trobe University’s $27 million hub for protected cropping

PepsiCo and partners launch updated CRP

Boosting plant-based protein manufacturing in NSW

PepsiCo acquires seed potato business Dowling AgriTech

An air seeder hose built for Australian agriculture

$76 million for climate-smart projects for food security

QLD to boost food technology with new program

Three-year transparency project comes to an end

International markets to boost agriculture sector

$1.29M to protect SA from H5 Flu

Full sugarcane genome sequenced, opening new breeding strategies

CRAM engineers a solution for disc seeder equipment operators

Case study: Motion delivers pressing, remote solution for AFF cotton baler

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