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25th April 2026

The Farmer's Digest: ANZAC Weekend, Seeding Season & Super Round

ANZAC Round NRL, AFL Round 7 & the MCG clash, Super Rugby in Christchurch, dry seeding as a business decision, urea and headlines — plus market wrap.

Read: The Farmer's Digest #005
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23rd April 2026

Grain Cartage Rates in Australia: What You Should Budget in April 2026

Indicative farm-to-receival and bulk-freight bands for April 2026 — what drives quotes, how to compare carriers fairly, and where fuel and peak harvest pressure show up on the invoice.

Read: Grain Cartage Rates Australia 2026
Grain trucks carting harvested grain on a rural Australian road

17th April 2026

The Farmer's Digest: Fuel Shock, Budget Autumn & Albo's Big Speech

Fuel excise relief, tighter livestock markets, a drier MDB outlook, and the week in sport — plus contractors, seeding windows, and market wrap.

Read: The Farmer's Digest #004
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9th April 2026

The Farmer's Digest: High Inputs, Strong Fundamentals

Urea is up 60%. Diesel is painful. But the fundamentals for Australian ag this season are stronger than the headlines suggest. Plus sport, punt of the week, and market wrap.

Read: The Farmer's Digest #003
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8th April 2026

Own a Header or Hire a Contractor? The Real Numbers for Australian Farmers

New headers top $1 million in 2026. We run the break-even math so you know exactly when owning beats contracting in Australia.

Read: Own vs Hire — The Real Numbers
Combine harvester working in an Australian wheat paddock

4th April 2026

The Farmer's Digest: The Season Is There to Be Taken

The week's trade headlines look rough. But zoom out and Australian agriculture's fundamentals are genuinely strong. Why Easter is a good time to read past the noise. Plus sport, punt of the week, and market wrap.

Read: The Farmer's Digest #002
Tractor seeding in Australian broadacre paddock

30th March 2026

Hay Contracting Rates in Australia: What Farmers Are Paying in 2026

What are hay contracting rates in Australia in 2026? Cutting, raking, baling — plus how the fuel crisis is changing what contractors charge.

Read: Hay Contracting Rates Australia 2026
Hay baler working in an Australian paddock

25th March 2026

The Farmer's Digest: Reading Past the Headlines

Australia hit $100 billion in ag production. With a dry autumn ahead and China beef tariffs biting mid-year, the real story is what comes next. Plus weekend sport, punt of the week, and market wrap.

Read: The Farmer's Digest #001
Dry paddock in northern NSW

24th March 2026

Contract Spraying Rates in Australia: Boom Spray, Drone and Aircraft Costs for 2026

What does contract spraying cost in Australia in 2026? Compare boom spray, drone and aerial rates per hectare with tips on what affects the price.

Read: Contract Spraying Rates Australia 2026
Boom sprayer working broadacre paddock at sunset

17th March 2026

How to Book a Seeding Contractor in Australia Before It's Too Late

Winter crop seeding starts in late April across NSW and QLD. Here's what to check before you book a contractor and why leaving it too late costs you more than money.

Read: How to Book a Seeding Contractor in Australia
Tractor with air seeder working broadacre paddock

26th November 2025

Market Snapshot: 2025/26 Australian Wheat Harvest – Strong Yields, Tight Margins

Australia's 2025/26 wheat harvest is about 30% off, with solid yields but softer prices and higher costs squeezing margins and shaping marketing decisions.

Read: Market Snapshot: 2025/26 Australian Wheat Harvest – Strong Yields, Tight Margins
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26th July 2025

Ag Contractors Boost Revenue with More Harvest Jobs

Learn how NSW & QLD farm contractors can increase profitability by taking on extra wheat harvest jobs. Boost combine utilisation, earn more income, and optimise your harvest schedule with smart job tracking.

Read: Ag Contractors Boost Revenue with More Harvest Jobs
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13th May 2025

AgPages is Live: A Better Way to Connect Farmers and Contractors

Harvest season is fast-paced, high-stakes, and too often – stressful. AgPages has officially launched to help change that.

Read: AgPages is Live - Connect Farmers and Contractors
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09th Oct 2025

How to Find and Vet the Best Harvest Contractors: 5 Essential Tips for Farmers

Finding a reliable contract harvester is crucial for a smooth wheat harvest season. Learn how to verify credentials, check experience, ensure equipment suitability, and use trusted platforms like AgPages to connect with pre-vetted contractors.

Read: How to Find and Vet the Best Harvest Contractors
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4th November 2025

Digital Platforms in Agriculture: The Missing Link

Agriculture still relies largely on ad hoc hiring rather than a centralized digital marketplace. AgPages fills this gap by combining job posting and real-time work tracking with a contractor marketplace.

Read: Digital Platforms in Agriculture: The Missing Link
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