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Technology
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. 
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.
December 12, 2025
Barko Security is bringing drone technology to agriculture while building on a decade of security and a lifetime of agricultural know-how.
October 17, 2025
High-precision GNSS was too costly and complex but RTK GNSS innovations have made centimetre accuracy sustainable in Ag-Tech.
By Published with permission from Charles Darwin University May 27, 2025
Nature is still too complex for artificial intelligence (AI) modelling to be effective, but the tipping point is close, according to a new study that found the technology may still trip at the last real-world hurdle.
By Peter Schmidt May 27, 2025
A  fter nearly 40 years in the ag-tech industry, I’ve witnessed remarkable transformations in how technology shapes modern agriculture and lifts farming productivity and profitability. From the early days of basic record-keeping to today’s AI-driven insights, the evolution has been nothing short of revolutionary. But where will technology take us next?
By Dr Alex Wu May 20, 2025
Computer modelling and simulation of crops can guide decision making by predicting consequences of crop management and genetic trait improvement options.
By Crestmead, Queensland (18 March, 2025) April 11, 2025
John Deere has announced new automation and efficiency updates on 2026 model combine harvesters that provide more capabilities and boost productivity by up to 20%* on Australian farms.
By Brad McCormick February 11, 2025
Shearwell is a leading manufacturer of livestock identification tags and readers and is now bringing to market a premium one-piece steel NLIS tag for cattle.