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February 16, 2026
Kelly Freeman, Managing Director of Nutrien Ag Solutions – Australia, since October 2022, shares some insights around his passion for ag, the importance of managing risk, and priorities for the future of Australian ag.
By David Davies February 6, 2026
Australia produces enough food for millions, yet many households face food insecurity. Achieving true food security requires equitable access, innovative technology, and a national framework for resilience.
By Prof. Johannes le Coutre January 6, 2026
Australia produces enough food for millions, yet many households face food insecurity. Achieving true food security requires equitable access, innovative technology, and a national framework for resilience.Australia produces enough food for millions, yet many households face food insecurity. Achieving true food security requires equitable access, innovative technology, and a national framework for resilience.
By Tom Rooney December 17, 2025
Foreign ownership climbs while irrigation costs soar, but Australian farmers have tools to thrive. Technology and adaptive management offer a path through mounting pressure.
By Professor Matthew Tucker December 16, 2025
Australian agriculture must rethink crop choices and innovation strategies to ensure sustainability, climate resilience, and profitability amid market shifts, regulatory changes, and research system pressures.
By Bernie Free December 16, 2025
Australia’s dairy heartland is under pressure. Rising costs, shrinking milk pools, and ageing farmers test resilience, but new technology and fair policy could revive the industry.
By Zenon Kynigos December 16, 2025
Australia’s agricultural future will be shaped by more than just better genetics, bigger tractors, and more efficient inputs: our ability to help plants stay functional under stress. And right now, we have a knowledge gap that needs closing.
By Brandon Stannett December 12, 2025
The article explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionising agriculture, driving automation, improving efficiency and sustainability, enhancing machinery and creating new high-tech career opportunities across agriculture.
By By Dana Kelly and Cindy Eiritz November 6, 2025
The 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) is an opportunity for Australia’s pastoralists to share how innovation is reshaping the bush.
By Associate Professor Jayantha Katupitiya November 6, 2025
In the world of autonomy, we always refer to the last mile. This article proposes ways to confront the challenges of the last mile.
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News & Articles

March 5, 2026
Adding hectares isn’t the only business growth strategy for farmers. Smarter landforming can recover margin, improve efficiency, and deliver quicker returns — whether automation is on your agenda or not. 
March 5, 2026
When heat, rising input costs, and water scarcity collide, protecting yield becomes even more critical for growers. In that context, growers are prioritising proven products and technologies that reduce risk and perform under Australian conditions. 
March 4, 2026
The next generation 8 Series Tractors deliver more power, improved manoeuvrability, and advanced technology to help farmers cover more hectares.
March 4, 2026
In a drying climate, many farmers are swapping the old-school water-finding methods for data, deep rigs, and specialists who understand groundwater from rig to rock.
December 18, 2025
Prodoz, a Proudly Australian and family-owned agribusiness, based in Melbourne, is strengthening its positions as national/international leader in advanced crop – science solutions through a growing portfolio of global innovation partners and a distribution footprint supported by all major distributors - includes Nutrien Ag, Elders, Lindsay Rural and Independent Rural stores.
December 18, 2025
Australia’s climate is tougher than ever. Heat spikes, dry periods, salinity, waterlogging and sudden frost events are becoming an everyday part of farmers lives.
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