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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.
November 6, 2025
Queensland-based Earthlife has spent nearly three decades helping farmers and gardeners unlock healthier soils. Their natural microbial–mineral blends support sustainable practices, improve yields, and build resilience against droughts, pests, and climate extremes.
By October 2025 November 6, 2025
2025 marks 50 years since TR70 model launched in 1975. Since this time, New Holland has led industry innovation in combine technology with: The first self-leveling cleaning system on a rotary combine in 2002 Breaking the 8-hour wheat harvest world record in 2014 The latest CR10 and CR11 twin rotor combines entering production in 2025
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.
September 26, 2025
North Queensland cane grower John Muscat, by minimising manual chores and keeping expensive farm machines working longer, has boosted uptime and cut maintenance using JSG Industrial’s Australian-assembled auto-lube. 
September 18, 2025
Merlo Australia empowers modern agriculture with versatile telehandlers that boost efficiency, cut costs, and deliver long-term value, helping farmers streamline workflows and adapt to industry demands. 
September 10, 2025
Founded in 1924, CEAT has grown into a prominent name in the global tyre industry. Its journey in India began in 1958 through a partnership with the RPG Group, evolving over the decades into a multinational leader. CEAT Specialty, a division focused exclusively on off-highway tyres, serves diverse sectors including agriculture, construction, and mining with a robust and innovative product lineup. 
By Geoff Middleton (with editorial support from Margaret Paton) August 1, 2025
From humble beginnings to high-tech workhorses, the Aussie ute has been central to farm life. Here's how it started – and where it’s headed.
July 24, 2025
Technical improvements have made locally engineered Draper Pickup Front the 'only one to buy'.